Question about Blizzaks
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Should they be on all 4 wheels or just the drive wheels? I have Flik Apex 16"...should I get steelies? Or should I just put them on the stock 17" wheels and put those back on the car. In really bad weather, the car stays in the garage, but MY S is my daily driver, so I need to know...Thanks in advance for any responses/info :smile:
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>>Should they be on all 4 wheels or just the drive wheels?
ALL 4 Wheels - This is required for safe performance.
Today's winter tires are better at providing ice and snow traction than ever before. The technology used to develop the tread designs and tread compounds has evolved beyond what you may have used previously. Every one of our tire manufacturers and 7 out of 10 vehicle manufacturers recommend four winter tires be used on rear wheel, front wheel or four wheel drive vehicles. This is because if you use two dissimilar types of tires on your vehicle, you'll have a vehicle that has a "split" personality. One end of the vehicle won't react and perform the same as the other in the dry, wet, slush and snow conditions you'll encounter before the end of winter. Especially in emergency situations, you'll find that your vehicle will probably understeer in one condition and oversteer in another. It is preferable to keep your vehicles handling as consistently as possible by "matching" all four tires. Our customers who have matched their tires tell us they're glad they made the extra investment in four winter tires (and wheels) so they can accelerate, brake, handle and better control their vehicle through winter's challenges.
Alex
ALL 4 Wheels - This is required for safe performance.
Today's winter tires are better at providing ice and snow traction than ever before. The technology used to develop the tread designs and tread compounds has evolved beyond what you may have used previously. Every one of our tire manufacturers and 7 out of 10 vehicle manufacturers recommend four winter tires be used on rear wheel, front wheel or four wheel drive vehicles. This is because if you use two dissimilar types of tires on your vehicle, you'll have a vehicle that has a "split" personality. One end of the vehicle won't react and perform the same as the other in the dry, wet, slush and snow conditions you'll encounter before the end of winter. Especially in emergency situations, you'll find that your vehicle will probably understeer in one condition and oversteer in another. It is preferable to keep your vehicles handling as consistently as possible by "matching" all four tires. Our customers who have matched their tires tell us they're glad they made the extra investment in four winter tires (and wheels) so they can accelerate, brake, handle and better control their vehicle through winter's challenges.
Alex
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ALL 4 with Blizzaks are a MUST!
I had a '91 MR2. The tire shop said I should have no problem with just two on the rear...this was when Blizzaks first came out.
In less than 20 miles of driving, I had to change my pants 3 times! On a 35 mph turn, the rear end slid out like it was on ball bearings. I went around in a 180.
When I put two more on (front), it was completely balanced. :smile:
I had a '91 MR2. The tire shop said I should have no problem with just two on the rear...this was when Blizzaks first came out.
In less than 20 miles of driving, I had to change my pants 3 times! On a 35 mph turn, the rear end slid out like it was on ball bearings. I went around in a 180.
When I put two more on (front), it was completely balanced. :smile:
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Thanks for the answers, I guess I asked a stupidly obvious question. I was afraid that was the case....lordy, it's gonna be pricey. Now, should I put them on the stock 17"s? I don't want to subject my matte black 16"s Flik Apexes to road salt, winter wear and tear etc...Or should I get some cheap steelies? Criminey, we already have 4 sets of wheels in the house between 2 MINIs...
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