BLIZZAK's

[ONLYTONY]

Drove the wife to work this morning, and left the 4X4 at home. Yesterday we got about 1 ft of snow, and I wanted to test the new tires that I put on the 95. I was amazed. It handled almost as well as my 4X4. These tires did everything they claimed. If you drive in the snow, I would recommend these tires. Their quiet on dry pavement also.

 

[SCTBIRD1173]

My wife's old '96 Mustang 5 speed on Michelin Alpin performance snow tires was nothing short of amazing! The Blizzaks will be even better since non studable snows will have the edge on performance snows. I prefer the performance snows since they don't wear as fast and have better performance on dry pavement but you'll pay a premium for them.

 

[tixer]

I used to run a set of General Altimax Arctic snows on my old Town Car.. That thing was unstoppable configured as such. I'm definitely a believe in dedicated snows..

Also - Thanks for buying Andersen windows. Those guys are just down the road from me..

 

[ONLYTONY]

I did a lot of research on snow tires. They are made a lot differently than they use to. The rubber has silica (sand) in it, and molecules. 2 different wear bars. one for when there are no more molecules, and one for the tread wear. Of course they suggest you put on 4, which I did. The front heavy MK VIII goes around corners much better, without sliding out. Only $111 each. Best investment I've made in upgrades, for my cars.

 

[driller]

I want a set of Blizzaks for the Navigator. But I'm not sure how to deal with the TPMS and winter wheels. I just had new tires put on it last spring and decided to wait this winter through.

I had Blizzaks on the old Navi' and it was a veritable tank in the snow and on the ice.

 

[tixer]

I was wondering the same thing. I think my solution would be to simply ignore the warning light..

I've heard about tossing four sensors into a sealed PVC tube, pumping it up to 32psi and throwing it in the back, too.. I've always wanted to try that.

Strangely, this has never been a problem I've had to deal with myself.....

 

[driller]

I was wondering the same thing. I think my solution would be to simply ignore the warning light..

Oddly enough, I've grown accustomed to the relying upon the TPMS as you may remember from our Atlanta outing.

I'll simply have to research if there is a work-around for next winter. I would prefer to have a spare set of aftermarket wheels versus swapping tires twice a year. But Tire Rack was pretty adamant you had to have OEM sensors installed with any new tire/wheel package you would purchase from them. The sensors, bands and cradles for all 4 wheels up the ante for new wheels by $328! Then you have the trigger tool which is required for the vehicle to "recognize" the new sensors which adds another $45. Suddenly those winter wheels start to get pretty pricey.

 

[chris2523]

can you program 8 wheels?
for some reason, i believe the Taurus will hold 8 wheels in memory for this exact purpose.