Snow Tires

[JonJon68]

I purchased a set of snow tires last week and since Saturday, we've been getting a ton of lake effect snow here in good old Southwest, MI. I should have bought a set many Winters ago. These tires are biting excellent through this snow and ice, not even spinning my tires nor activating my Trac Light.
The all season tires were just not getting the job done. Even when new, my all seasons would slip and slide. Just wanted to share my cold, snowy experience. Bob, again, I'll send some of this junk down to you... LOL.......

[grandprixgtx00]

you could at least tell us which tires you went with

[JonJon68]

LoL..A local Tire Store was running a special so I went with four Yokohama IG20's. $450.00 out the door. I did lot's of research before making a decision and the only concern I have for this particular tire is the tread life. So far, the performance definitely outweighs my tread life concern. If we have a early Spring, I'll have my all seasons remounted by March.

[tblake]

You could buy a set of cheapo junk rims from any GM FWD and throw your snow tires on them and keep you all seasons on your good rims. Then switching them out is as easy asa tire rotation.

And I agree Bob should get some snow! We got about 6 inches in MN on friday. I just love i..... NOT

[JonJon68]

I thought about that Tim but just storing my all seasons in plastic until I remount. The shop will do that for me in Spring.

[BNaylor]

Bring it on.

Yesterday I was in a short sleeve shirt. We're in the low 70's during the day. Warm December even for down here.

BTW - All season tires work fine here. Anyone still using snow chains up North?

[JonJon68]

LoL...Glad you're enjoying the weather Bob. As far as I know chains are only allowed even required when traveling through the Rockies. Not sure about parts of the Appalachians.

[tblake]

Bob you dirty son of a gun!!!

I havn't had a weekend off in a month. Seems like the past few friday/saturday's its been snowing. And I dont mean like an inch. Its usually half a foot at a time. Shoveling that crap and driving in it just sucks. I'd be fine if it were just me on the road, but the other people (especially 4x4 owners) are so inconsiderate. They insist on riding your butt because they think they are invincible. Well I got news, 4wd doesn't help you stop. Funny on my way home today I counted 4 vehicles in the ditch. All were 4x4. The GTP made it no problems. Slow and steady wins the race.

Otherwise, we just got probably 8 inches where I live with snow drifts as high as my waist. Coupled with 30-40mph wind and a temp of 0 degrees or less with the "wind chill".

Have any nice homes for sale in your area Bob? I'm seriously considering it. If only I had a job lined up I'd be there.

[danielsatur]

You could save 50% more by just putting on the front, because of FWD.

[grandprixgtx00]

Originally Posted by tblake

Otherwise, we just got probably 8 inches where I live with snow drifts as high as my waist. Coupled with 30-40mph wind and a temp of 0 degrees or less with the "wind chill".

not to mention, the metrodome collapsed last night!

We got a total of 21" over this weekend in my area. Just crazy!

[tblake]

HAHA, yeah. I saw that! One thing is for sure, the Vikings do not deserve a new stadium. Heck, the repairs on the dome should be fixed by them, out of their pockets. Why should the tax payers have to pay a new stadium. Even the Twins didn't deserve Target Field. Heck, they can't even beat the Yankees once.

[grandprixgtx00]

Originally Posted by tblake

One thing is for sure, the Vikings do not deserve a new stadium. Heck, the repairs on the dome should be fixed by them, out of their pockets. Why should the tax payers have to pay a new stadium.

That's what I've been saying all along! THANK YOU!

[doctorhrdware]

Originally Posted by tblake

Bob you dirty son of a gun!!!

I haven't had a weekend off in a month. Seems like the past few Friday/Saturday's its been snowing. And I don't mean like an inch. Its usually half a foot at a time. Shoveling that crap and driving in it just sucks. I'd be fine if it were just me on the road, but the other people (especially 4x4 owners) are so inconsiderate. They insist on riding your butt because they think they are invincible. Well I got news, 4wd doesn't help you stop. Funny on my way home today I counted 4 vehicles in the ditch. All were 4x4. The GTP made it no problems. Slow and steady wins the race.

Otherwise, we just got probably 8 inches where I live with snow drifts as high as my waist. Coupled with 30-40mph wind and a temp of 0 degrees or less with the "wind chill".

Have any nice homes for sale in your area Bob? I'm seriously considering it. If only I had a job lined up I'd be there.

I agree and he is a wiener too.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by tblake

Bob you dirty son of a gun!!!

Hey man I'm still waiting for the snow. Send me some via UPS. I'll pay for the S/H charges.

Tim, we have a few homes for sale in my area but they don't last. What price range?

[tblake]

160k ish. Give or take. We went and looked at one a few days ago. It was nice but small, and the garage was just not the size i'd like. You wouldn't want me in your neighborhood..... I don't think anybody does.