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01-12-2009, 12:09 PM
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Snow Tires or Studs in Denver
I am from Texas working here for 2 months. I drive a 2004 mustang and would like to know if I should buy Studded tires or good Snow Tires.
I don't want to spin out on 270 doing 20 miles an hour anymore.
Thoughts and Suggestions
Thanks
Burnie
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01-12-2009, 12:20 PM
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I've never owned snow tires before and had no problems getting around in the snow in Denver, but I've always had front wheel drive. And my Prius also has traction control, which really helps.
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01-12-2009, 02:03 PM
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If you're only here for two months, maybe you should try adding some weight to your vehicle (sandbags in the trunk?) before buying snow tires if you don't plan on needing them again after this two-month stint. If you work in Denver regularly enough to warrant the purchase, then maybe try the snow tires.
Just my $0.02.
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01-12-2009, 03:29 PM
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How about for the mountains as you head off to ski?
I am planning on getting a 4WD or AWD vehicle. What will I need to go west to ski?
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01-12-2009, 03:53 PM
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For some reason Ford Mustangs seem to be one of the cars I see spun out in the median on snowy days the most. I guess they just have so much power in those rear wheels. Ordinarily, I wouldn't say you would need snow tires if you stay in Denver, but the Mustang seems to be one of the exceptions. If you're gonna be here a while, get some snow tires and drive carefully.
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01-12-2009, 04:08 PM
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I don't like studded tires so much. They may be ok on ice, but not such a good idea the rest of the time. I like just good old M/S's. Mud and Snow, but good for year around.
There's a snow tires in Colorado thread here too.
I like the idea of sand bags in the trunk... but just don't like your choice in vehicle. Front wheel drive and good driving skills (not being forced to go too fast just because some idiot is tailgating you, ability get to the right and let the yahoos pass you on the left, don't tailgate!, and ummm... no sudden moves, like braking hard or over steering, or over gassing) is a good idea.
It's great to have 4WD or AWD for taking off from a dead stop, but once you get going, you still got to watch it.
Whenever we watch the news, the newscasters have the perfect knack for showing some idiot spinning their tires in the snow. Why do people do this? Spinning your tires in the snow makes ice. Crackheads.  |
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01-12-2009, 04:43 PM
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Whenever we watch the news, the newscasters have the perfect knack for showing some idiot spinning their tires in the snow. Why do people do this? Spinning your tires in the snow makes ice. Crackheads. |
You should have seen what I saw at the Keystone ski area parking lot a few weeks ago. I should have recorded this on camera and put it on Youtube. This guy was driving a huge truck with Texas license plates, while wearing his ski goggles on his face, was trying to pull into a parking space and kept stepping on the gas and spinning his rear tires, and just plain couldn't figure out why he wasn't moving. Eventually after about 5 tries he just gave up, backed up and moved on.  |
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01-12-2009, 05:30 PM
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I would recommend adding 7 - 70 lb sandbags to the trunk, and having your tires "siped" which means they cut little lines in them to provide more surface traction on uneven roads (such as when snow/ice/sand is down).
Siping costs about $11 a tire, and you'll notice the snow tires already have the lines in them, so you get a similar effect without having to buy new tires.
If you do get snow tires, mustangs love the Blizzaks, I'd recommend those.
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01-12-2009, 05:31 PM
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Sounds like good advice. You could probably "sipe" your tires driving down your typical Colorado dirt road.
Oh, and running the air in your tires a tad bit on the low side rather than the high side; but to what extent? 28 psi? IDK. |
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01-12-2009, 07:40 PM
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