MrMeanGreen Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Derek doesn't have the capabilities to do it at NTB, but I'd like to get studs installed in the snow tires for the Firebird. Anyone have an idea of where I can get these ordered and installed at? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wnaplay1647545503 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I use to work at etpaul tire company back in the day. The rumor was they might have been the worlds first tire shop(maybe just u.s.). Check with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Good luck with that. Studs suck. We don't live in Colorado, you can definitely live without the studs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Be careful with Studs in tires around here. I've had them and unless there's a lot of snow, your ass end will be more squirrelly than without them. Best bet is a good set of performance snow tires. I ran a nice set on my BMW's in the past and it handled like Velcro on carpet. If it wasn't for my GXP being a lease and the wheel sizes being so odd, I'd get a set for it. Summer tires suck for sure, but I'm too cheap to change them out. Stabilitrak and FWD help, but in more than 6" of snow, I'm benched. Looks like Chris and I were on the same thought when posting our responses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin R. Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Good luck with that. Studs suck. We don't live in Colorado, you can definitely live without the studs. Agreed. I drive a Mustang all winter on street tires. Pussy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hal Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Call Nick. I know we can't do it, but, he probably knows someone who can. 614-846-1299 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Ohio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I have a set of hankooks on firebird rims that worked flawless on my trans am in the snow. 400 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 The GTP is currently down, so she's with the Firebird which is RWD and a manual during the shitty weather when I have to drive the company car. I'd like to give her every advantage possible, thus the need for studs. The tires are Blizzaks, so they're quite nice for the snow. But again, every little bit helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
excell Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Off-snow and ice, the studs will make traction worse. Don't make a mistake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boost-n-Juice Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Off-snow and ice, the studs will make traction worse. Don't make a mistake... studs are for ice. would make for some cool burnouts at night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I can testify to that first hand. My 83 Hurst Olds was horrible in the winter but with Studs, traveling on the highway, it was down right dangerous to go above 50mph. Yeah....83 Hurst Olds.....I'm old, but it was a cool ass car in it's day Off-snow and ice, the studs will make traction worse. Don't make a mistake... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 +10, Anthony. Stick with the non-studded Blizzaks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted December 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 OK, no studs. Next question. Lower tire pressure for a bigger footprint, or regular tire pressure like in everyday radials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Skinny is better. I don't know your car, but on mine with 245/18" up front, I'd switch to 225 17" winter tires. Wider footprints will cause the weight to be spread too far and the car will float on the snow vs cutting through it more. OK, no studs. Next question. Lower tire pressure for a bigger footprint, or regular tire pressure like in everyday radials? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Skinny is better. I don't know your car, but on mine with 245/18" up front, I'd switch to 225 17" winter tires. Wider footprints will cause the weight to be spread too far and the car will float on the snow vs cutting through it more. +1 on skinny for winter/snow I go from 235/40/18 to 215/55/16 Blizzaks for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboRust Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 35psi and pm why the gtp's down, lemme know if i can help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 use the manufacturer suggested air pressure.... and I'm pretty sure studs are restricted to certain counties and franklin isn't one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/5589.081 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 35psi and pm why the gtp's down, lemme know if i can help its already handled, you know how i roll. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Your second question has been answered, and I agree as well... spreading the weight out over a wider area is bad on snow and/or ice. I drove an 87 GTA in just a couple inches of snow, and I knew that would be the last time I would drive a RWD 'sports' car in the winter. Good luck, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 OK, no studs. Next question. Lower tire pressure for a bigger footprint, or regular tire pressure like in everyday radials? Ever see the snow tires rally cars use? Makes the tires an econo box comes with look like F1 racing slicks. Go skinnier and run regular pressure. Blizzaks are good, LM25s are a great choice. I just put on a set of Dunlop WinterSport 3Ds. I drove through PA yesterday and the highway was sometimes covered in snow. I'm very impressed with these tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Ant, go LM-25V's Been running them for 2 years now and its been one of the best purchases. 35PSI, and you'll never know your running a winter tire (for the most part). I went from 235/45 to 205/50 (XL Load). Truly fantastic tires, so long as you don't get your belly stuck you'll get through just about anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 I haven't seen a snow covered road here that needed "snow" tires in years. A good All season tire will work, you may only drive with snow on the road 5 times a year, tell her to keep her foot out of it..... Good grief, even then the traffic is so bad going 5mph that you could run drag radials and be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fattyona12 Posted December 5, 2007 Report Share Posted December 5, 2007 Put some chains on that beeotch....hehehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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