Ecsta SPT in Snow? - Page 2

12-19-2007, 07:11 PM

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psonoda

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Originally Posted by psonoda

I have the Kuhmos on right now. It sucks. In 1" of snow I have almost no traction. I had to get a run up my driveway. I also have a set of Kuhmo All Seasons on my van. Don't laugh I have 235/40 18 on my MPV (Keeping it in the family) Those tires grip decent. The SPT's don't. I am looking for a winter tire setup but the options are few at this date.

Since I could not find anyone selling used rims and tires that fit the 8, I decided to get 225/45 18 to put on my stock wheels. I got the Pirelli Winter 240 SnowSport Performance Winter tires. I have had them on about a week with and through the first decent snow storm. These tires are great. Such a night and day differnece. They grip better than the all season Kuhmos on my FWD mini van.

I also like that they grip better in the cold weather.

The interesting this is that they are significantly quieter than my SPT's.

Of course I will have to get new rims and tires for the Spring/Summer

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