Snow tires and other nonsense...?

ecsevo705 · Post by **ecsevo705** » 22 Aug 2006, 22:04

My 95 850 turbo wagon blows in the snow. I dont really mind, I just dont drive when its crappy out. But I have to get to class, so my Mom is freaking out about new snow/all terrain tires. Apparently the stock 16" wheels cannot accept a snow tire? Is this a lie? If its not, what snow tires are people running? Also, If Im going to be getting new wheels, what do you recommend? I might as well get something that looks sweet too. Any suggestions?
THanks alot,
Erik

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 22 Aug 2006, 22:21

Snow wheels/tires aren't supposed to look good. Most people just get some cheap 15" steelies and throw on some 195 width snow tires on there. Contrary to what some people think, a narrower tire gives more control in the snow. Nokian is a very good brand for snow tires.

This way, it's much easier and cheaper than having to go get tires dismounted/mounted every Spring and Fall season.

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 23 Aug 2006, 05:57

I don't even bother with snow tires. The 850's handle great in the snow. As long as you have some good tread on some all season tires you will be fine.

l33tDad · Post by **l33tDad** » 23 Aug 2006, 07:38

White850Turbo wrote:Nokian is a very good brand for snow tires.

I bought a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta 2's last season and am VERY pleased with them. They look pretty good and are incredible in the snow and on ice. As long as it's not snowing so hard I can't see, I have no concerns at all driving anywhere in the winter.

http://www.nokiantyres.com/passengercar ... PELIITTA+2

White850Turbo · Post by **White850Turbo** » 23 Aug 2006, 10:43

turbotim2 wrote:I don't even bother with snow tires. The 850's handle great in the snow. As long as you have some good tread on some all season tires you will be fine.

Yeah, all seasons should be alright if you only see snow a few times a year. Just don't try and run anything crazy like Goodyear Eagle F1's like I did last winter. I more or less had to slide to work on a couple occasions. I wouldn't dare try it if you had a commute in high traffic and snowy conditions.

turbotim2 · Post by **turbotim2** » 23 Aug 2006, 11:48

I live in Maine where it snows more then a few times a year. But then again we learn how to drive in the snow.