Winter Wheels

[jjcool00]

Since the forum has been riddled with repeat posts about technical issues and fixes that members are becoming tired of seeing I figured I'd start this thread to see what you guys have planned for the winter - wheel wise. Any of you guys already switch to your winter set? Any of you eying a particular wheel? Let's discuss and see some pics of the wheels you have planned for the winter. This will also give some ideas to members who don't have winter wheels yet and are considering options.

I personally will be switching before the first snow storm to Jaguar Cygnus 18's which have Conti pro contact all season tires on them. Going to keep my Volvo's on as long as I possibly can.

 

[mlara1129]

19" Barcelonas with high performance summer tires. Fatties (275s) in the rear :shifty:

I should be fine in the snow right guys?

 

[purevilpleasure]

Ummm...I think I'll switch to my 4X4 Expy when I need some snow power...haha

But actually I have been keeping an eye open local but the 5x108 pattern is almost unheard of around my neck of the woods.

 

[jjcool00]

19" Barcelonas with high performance summer tires. Fatties (275s) in the rear :shifty:
I should be fine in the snow right guys?

I'm not sure about using summer tires in the winter, I believe the tread for summer tires are designed specifically to maximize grip in "dry" conditions. However, I assume since you have a wider tire which would put more tire surface on the ground that you would be OK in the snow... I can't be sure though as I have never used a summer tire in the snow.

 

[hite337]

Factory 5 stars with Firestone Winterforce tires. No probs last year and we had more snow than normal

 

[pektel]

Same as hite.

 

[LS4me]

Hmmmmm......

Why the need to switch wheels? Is there a special wheel I need for "colder" temperatures? I use the same year 'round...... :lol::lol:

 

[G-RELL]

I'll be on the look for a set as well (just sold my old winter set)... Looks like I'll be in the 4x4 exby with the wife as well

 

[LS4me]

I'm not sure about using summer tires in the winter, I believe the tread for summer tires are designed specifically to maximize grip in "dry" conditions. However, I assume since you have a wider tire which would put more tire surface on the ground that you would be OK in the snow... I can't be sure though as I have never used a summer tire in the snow.

Actually..... The rubber in summer tires turns to plastic (they get very hard) when the temp dips below ~42º. They get very, very slippery and lose almost all grip at those low temps. Don't ask how I know..... :slam

 

[pektel]

I'm sure your all seasons will be just fine through this:

When it gets real bad, I switch to these wheels:

 

[LS4me]

I'm sure your all seasons will be just fine through this:

All that cotton just HAD to be expensive!!!!!!!

 

[pektel]

Or the plane from Colombia en route to Canada had a problem with it's cargo door...

 

[mlara1129]

Lol i was trying to be sarcastic. Dont know what i'm doing for winter yet.

 

[pektel]

I'm not sure about using summer tires in the winter, I believe the tread for summer tires are designed specifically to maximize grip in "dry" conditions. However, I assume since you have a wider tire which would put more tire surface on the ground that you would be OK in the snow... I can't be sure though as I have never used a summer tire in the snow.

The rubber compounds are different between summer/all season/winter tires, as LS4me mentioned. One thing to note as well is snow tires (well, almost all of them) are siped. This helps provide extra traction on snow. Once those sipes wear off though, there's really not much difference than an all season tire.

 

[hite337]

When it gets real bad, I switch to these wheels:

Dude...those wheels would look sweet on your LS. Almost the same as Bullschmidts wheels, gold with the chrome rim. What offset are those? Pics!

 

[purevilpleasure]

When it gets real bad, I switch to these wheels:

I'm with ya on the big tires for some fun in the snow!

 

[jjcool00]

You guys and your 4x4's... jealous... I'm in the market for a beater truck 4x4, but they are tough to find in DECENT condition around me...

The stock wheels do make for good winter sets - unless of course you have chrome stockers.

G-rell whatcha thinking of getting? Anything in mind? Wheel-wise.

 

[Ghost_Ls8]

I would go with blizzaks for the winter , snow and ice wont be an issue with those tires

 

[Bullschmidt]

Winterforces.

Winter 2013 by Schmidt Photography, on Flickr

Lincoln LS - Waiting for Spring by Schmidt Photography, on Flickr

 

[Ghost_Ls8]

Bullschmidt love them pics

 

[T-Money]

I had these. http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/fo...02-17-quot-sport-wheels-(Winter-wheels)-CHEAP Which I recently re painted, and they turned out pretty nice. And now this is how they look. http://bit.ly/15XVCaU but I'm in need of a set of 18" or 19" wheels so they will clear the brakes when I do a big brake upgrade. My set will be chosen based on price lol. And they are just wheels to store it on.

 

[1LoudLS]

my winter wheels is a 02 cavalier with no clear coat (well i guess there is a little left in some spots...), on 16" steelies with sweet hub caps!

 

[LS4me]

my winter wheels is a 02 cavalier with no clear coat (well i guess there is a little left in some spots...), on 16" steelies with sweet hub caps!

Pics or it ain't so!!

 

[jmtiseo]

Raise your hand if you can't simply swap stockers on for the winter anymore.

 

[1LoudLS]

raise your hand if you don't take your stockers off in the spring!







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