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| Snow Tires? Choices?, New Volvo Owner Awaiting First Winter |
 Sep 25 2005, 06:08 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 25-September 05 Member No.: 7,858 Status:  Location: New York City, USA Drives: 1992 Volvo 240  |
Looking for any advice on tire choices for winter driving in my 1992 240 Volvo. I grew up on snow country, but haven't owned a RWD vehicle since 1983!..... On my FWD or AWD vehicles, I've only used very good All Season tires and they performed admirably in most conditions. So, here are my questions.... * Looking for brands/types of snow tires for my '92 240 that somebody has used and likes.... * Thoughts on chains or Spider Spikes for Winter driving? * I live in NYC and do tend to drive in most winter conditions.... david 917.861.0701 |
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Sep 25 2005, 09:49 PM
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Full Member  Group: Members Posts: 160 Joined: 31-January 05 Member No.: 2,797 Status: Location: abbotsford, BC CA Drives: 89 740 turbo |
add a set of any brand name like good year on bf goodrich et al snow tires mounted on a cheap set of steel rims and you should be fine. If going into really heavy duty snow country then buy yourself a set of caable chains in an auto parts store. good luck
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Sep 25 2005, 11:05 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 15 Joined: 8-September 05 Member No.: 7,583 Status: Location: USA Drives: 2001 V70 2.4 |
Look up consumer reports for the best tire.I used michelin artic alpine(costco is cheapest place to buy)They were rated the best in braking and traction.All I can say is SIPPED!They were pushing snow that was all the way up to my door panals on my former 95' 850 wagon(FWD)They performed better than the studded snow tires I have on my 4wd pick up.I am really impressed with the sipped tire
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Sep 26 2005, 05:56 PM
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 Senior Group: Members Posts: 254 Joined: 20-April 05 Member No.: 4,514 Status: Location: ON, Canada Drives: 91 240, 98S70 |
I have Artic Alpin Snow and Ice Radials on my 91 240 as well. They work great.
Just a side note , at the local drag races in summer, for some, these are the tires of choice, they have that much bite. ( the rulebook considers them original equipment so they're legal). |
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