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  1. 09/08/2009, 04:44 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by leanit View Post
    All,
    I have a 2001 VX and I'm getting her ready for winter by replacing the tires for snow tires. Remember, I admitted to being crazy ( )...Ha! Last year, I was driving to work with about 6 inches of snow on the ground and at 25 mph, she broke traction and nearly clipped a concrete divider. I am running Kumho road tires but want a more aggressive tire. I would even consider dropping down a wheel size or two to get the right tire. I need suggestions, please. To make matters worse, my wife works for Goodyear so Dunlop or Goodyears are perferred but not mandatory. Thanks for you help, JD

    There's a thread named "Please post all rims & tires......" which can lead you to choose the right rubbers

    Also we got a very wise member named RIFF RAFF from WA who works in the tire field so go & send him a PM (personal message) He'll more than happy to assist you.

    Good luck !
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  2. 09/08/2009, 04:51 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by Gussie2000 View Post
    There's a thread named "Please post all rims & tires......" which can lead you to choose the right rubbers

    Also we got a very wise member named RIFF RAFF from WA who works in the tire field so go & send him a PM (personal message) He'll more than happy to assist you.

    Good luck !
    Gussie, he doesn't work in the tire field, he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express...
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    I personally find the VX somewhat iffy in the snow. I have had at least 4 instances out here while braking in the snow on the road where my VX completely lost traction and I was sliding. Since I lifted and put on the BFG M/Ts, it has been a lot better, but I also drive in 4x4 and I go slow when driving on the snow pack.

    I had 245 BFG A/Ts prior to the 265 BFG M/Ts and I can honestly say the A/Ts were terrible (scary) in the snow. The M/Ts are MUCH better.

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  4. 09/08/2009, 08:07 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by nfpgasmask View Post
    I personally find the VX somewhat iffy in the snow. Bart
    Wait, gas man, did you not move from chi town, the windy city to the high desert. Are you trying to say you don't know how to drive in the slippy stuff no matter what the vehicle? Come on, your s@#tting me RIGHT!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by rowhard View Post
    Wait, gas man, did you not move from chi town, the windy city to the high desert. Are you trying to say you don't know how to drive in the slippy stuff no matter what the vehicle? Come on, your s@#tting me RIGHT!!
    You GO Row!!!...
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  6. 09/08/2009, 05:01 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Gussie, he doesn't work in the tire field, he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express...

    Holyday inn express ?

    I wonder where he got the VIP membership card signed by Paris hilton
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    From a quick search here are a couple relevant threads to read through...
    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...snow+ice+tires

    http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...snow+ice+tires
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ldub View Post
    Gussie, he doesn't work in the tire field, he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express...
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  9. 09/08/2009, 06:21 PM #9
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    welcome to the forum bro

    they all have better suggestions than me, im a brand whore..
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