Snow Tires for a GT

[Kachina]

OK, I know its the dead of summer, but was thinking about the winter ahead. Anyone put snows on their GT last winter? Was thinking of the Dunlop Winter Sport M3's - any experience with these?

Given a good pair of snows and the traction control, (even w/the 300hp), what would keep this from being an acceptable driver in the winter? I've heard of people driving theirs and getting good snow results, but before ditching the old beater Volvo, I'd like to hear some tech stuff on results. I've used good snows like Blizzaks in the past on RWD cars with incredible results.


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Torch Red GT, 5sp

 

[bigcat]

we got better wight distribution this year, so (heaven forbid) if you should have to drive in the winter, i think it will be good for a RWD vehicle. with some good snows, like you said, and worst case a few sandbags, you should be good to go.

 

[Mr_K_Code65]

park it in the winter. a beater is better.

 

[thedogrunner]

Unfortunately (or fortunately, depending how you look at it) my GT is my only car, so winter driving is a necessity. I live in Kansas and we do get snow storms now and then. I drove to work in a six inch snowfall and an eight inch snowfall with the stock tires. No problem at all as long as you don't get on it too hard starting out. My drive is about 25 miles to work and I made it in on those days when people living within 5 miles did not. Now to be fair, I did grow up in Minnesota so driving in the snow doesn't scare me.

 

[doublestang]

Ditto on fellow Kansan. I run 20's and last december I put the stocks back on for the winter. Prior I had a Durango the only noticable difference is that I worried about all the salt I was carrying underneath in my stanag, and the wheels were a ***** to clean to put away for spring.. I have two stangs now but bought an 04 close out F150 fx4 for winter drives and visits to the home improvement center. If you must drive in the snow make use of the stock tires and spend your money on toys, you'll do fine. The traction control works very well.

 

[eedwards]

I used Blizzaks all winter with a sandbag over each rear wheel in the trunk, upstate NY and, yes, we get some snow here, too. No driveablility problems whatsoever, altho I saw boatloads of SUV's in the medians. It's not what you drive, it's how you drive it. IMO

 

[BlackGT05]

In the winter when they start laying road salt and the snow and ice comes, my stang will be sitting for a fairly long time. Is it good for the car to start it every so often and let it run for 15 20 min?

 

[Big-Foot]

Another Blizzak user here with no complaints - However - I think my Stang is gonna be kept in the garage and I'll drive my beater instead...

 

[05SatinSilver]

I used Blizzaks all winter with a sandbag over each rear wheel in the trunk, upstate NY and, yes, we get some snow here, too. No driveablility problems whatsoever, altho I saw boatloads of SUV's in the medians. It's not what you drive, it's how you drive it. IMO

How do the Blizzaks hold-up? I've read they don't last too long? Anyone ever used the Michelin X-Ice before?
I found a Serious winter tire, but they are too costly!
http://www.tirefactory.net/wintracxtreme.htm
Another really good (high price) choice is:
http://www.tirefactory.net/RSI.htm
Thanks,
Dave...

 

[coladin]

How do the Blizzaks hold-up? I've read they don't last too long? Anyone ever used the Michelin X-Ice before?
I found a Serious winter tire, but they are too costly!
http://www.tirefactory.net/wintracxtreme.htm
Another really good (high price) choice is:
http://www.tirefactory.net/RSI.htm
Thanks,
Dave...

I bought Michelin X-Ice for my Mustang and will put them on in a month and see how they will be. Considering that they are a descendant of the Michelin Arctic Alpin, only better, I am expecting a top notch winter tire. I have had two cars with the MichelinArctic Alpin and they are outstanding tires in terms of traction and little noise.

On my 99 GT I had Goodyear M+S winter tires which did the job, but were very noisy.

I am not a fan of the Blizzaks only because the extra grippy substance wears off half way through the tire and then you are left with a very average winter tire.