17" winter tire recomendations

[playtoyregal]

The winter beater just died :shake:

I got a set of the 17" steel police wheels to use on my Marauder
Ol Red wasnt happy when I woke her from her winter nap..
What size and brand should I go with.
thanx

[mossiehorn]

I went with
Michelin X-Ice
Rear 235/65/17 - 29in
Front 215/60/17 – 27.2in
Had them on since Dec and no issues, we are getting another 8 inches of snow right now.

[SC Cheesehead]

The winter beater just died :shake:

I got a set of the 17" steel police wheels to use on my Marauder
Ol Red wasnt happy when I woke her from her winter nap..
What size and brand should I go with.
thanx

This thread may be of some help:

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/search.php?searchid=2206453

[Jake Steel]

i've got 16"steelies and mounted COOPER CS4'S 215 65(front)&235 65 in the rear i was told to drive with the traction control off in snowy conditions and in the city(low speeds)take the overdrive off as well i haven't had ANY issues here in ILLINOIS....John,............. .. good luck oh btw i hear BLIZZAK tires are awesome not sure who makes em tho...happy motoring..............peace

[tjg442]

i've got 16"steelies and mounted COOPER CS4'S 215 65(front)&235 65 in the rear i was told to drive with the traction control off in snowy conditions and in the city(low speeds)take the overdrive off as well i haven't had ANY issues here in ILLINOIS....John,............. .. good luck oh btw i hear BLIZZAK tires are awesome not sure who makes em tho...happy motoring..............peaceBli zzak.s have a much softer rubber compound for packed snow and for ice.(ICELAND). (SWEDEN) etc.etc. They also will not wear as good as your "Coopers" I never heard of a 17" steel rim ? Am I missing something here ? Once I get too the main roads, no snow and no ice ? I may be wrong, think their made by BFG ?

[rayjay]

Just my .02, but I would not spend big bucks on snow tires. Especially the rears as the MM tends to overpower them very easily. Thus they wear out quite quickly. I only got two seasons on my 1st pair that were not studded. The studded ones I bought to replace them would have lasted three easily. Keep in mind that so called ice tires only have that compound in the 1st 50% of their tread.

[mossiehorn]

Blizzak are Bridgestone/Firestone and they are a great winter tire.
It is easy to break the rear end loose but Canadian winters teach you a light touch on the throttle. The Michelins are worth it and save a bunch of wear on the BFGs. They stop, turn and start far better than all season tires.
I have Coopers on the Town Car and have had no problems with them either.

[tjg442]

Blizzak are Bridgestone/Firestone and they are a great winter tire.
It is easy to break the rear end loose but Canadian winters teach you a light touch on the throttle. The Michelins are worth it and save a bunch of wear on the BFGs. They stop, turn and start far better than all season tires.
I have Coopers on the Town Car and have had no problems with them either.

Have been using "Coopers" for over ten years now, my Dad always had them on his cars, guess thats where the "OLD SPICE" comes in ?? Live and learn....:)

[mossiehorn]

Dad was usually right!

[rayjay]

Have been using "Coopers" for over ten years now, my Dad always had them on his cars, guess thats where the "OLD SPICE" comes in ?? Live and learn....:)

+1, I have Coopers on my DD Aveo5 and its a beast in snow.