Gire Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Or you could take a look at them +1 The tire specs were almost gauranteed to have been posted in the list of features right on the car's window when he went to buy it... My idiot friend totalled his S2000 in the winter one year, but he knew he was riding on summer tires, and often spoke of how the salesman told him not to drive the car if the temp dipped below 5 degrees. He was / is a very cheap guy and that was his ultimate downfall. Not wanting to fork over the money for winter rubber cost him many thousands in insurance rate hikes. Did I mention he's an idiot? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Did he learn anything? If not - keep him off the roads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rednex73/MustangChains.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Why did you post a pic of a weakass stang? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdisco Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I just LUV that pic. And I want everyone to see how not to use chains on a RWD car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrCloud Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Yeah, but it sure helps him stop that way. HPH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 in spec b size, these Michelins are about the cheapest tire you'll find. Dave Hey it's a Spec-B he at least needs these, http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes.jsp?make=Michelin&model=Pilot+Alpin+PA3 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff258/rednex73/MustangChains.jpg LOL:D That is freaking hilarious!! What a Homer Simpson:lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhig Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 that should be nominated picture of the year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyBob Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 In for OP response... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilT Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I believe the OP is out shopping for winter tires, he might be a while if he went in the Spec B. Double Award Winning Legacy GT Wagon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remico Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share Posted December 1, 2008 hahaha, nah im actually looking to see if i can find any 17' tires with wheels, if you know of anybody thats selling their stock ones or something that will fit, let me know. If not, maybe ill just buy some 18' winter tires. Either way, something soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 that should be nominated picture of the year! it actually was...in 2004 always funny nonetheless! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edkwon Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Why did you post a pic of a weakass stang? youre missing the joke, look at where the tire chains are placed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJS5689 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Why did you post a pic of a weakass stang? Look at the tires the chains are on... Front wheels but its a RWD vehicle....WTF that Stang owner is an idiot. He must have done it thin king it would help him steer better? Either way it makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I think the Stang guy is a real racer and he was just trying to reduce under steer Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schneiks Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm no car nut, but the stock poontenzas are HORRIBLE in the snow - borderline dangerous. We got a few inches last night and I was sliding all over the place. I need to get my Blizzaks on but wasn't expecting to do it so soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Look at the tires the chains are one... Front wheels but its a RWD vehicle....WTF that Stang owner is an idiot. He must have done it thin king it would help him steer better? Either way it makes no sense. Ahh yes i can see it now. Nice, for sec there i thought you just posted a picture of a mustang and i was like WTF does this have to do with anything? lol Thats mustang drivers for you, they always do shit backwards:spin: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrunone Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 OP: NEVER EVER SUMMER TIRES IN WINTER IN THE NORTHEAST!! YOU WILL KILL SOMEONE That said, I have these on my Spec, theyre awesome: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=Winter+240+Sottozero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addison Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 hate to break it to you but youre the only one to blame. high performance SUMMER tires. if you can afford the spec b you can afford some snows or atleast all seasons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikefoy6 Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 the dealer didn't bother to tell you the spec B has summer tires? Yeah, they should put something like that in the owners manual! oh, wait... That being said, Summer tires + early snowfall + empty parking lot = Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantal Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I'm sorry you learned the hard way NEVER to drive on summer rubber in temperatures less than 40 F, especially with water on the road. But it is really funny that you hate your tires; the 050A is among the best in non-track summer rubber available. It's a fantastic tire. I'd put your problem down to driver error - you must run winter rubber in the winter. Hope you don't have to replace that tire. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snow05gtRI Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 haha every single person has to come in and repeat what has been said for 3 pages. i think the point has been made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tantal Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 I drove last night with summers on and was fine.... i was just going 35-40mph on the highway ... along with a couple other cars... so it's all good... I can't seem to find cheap 18" winters though :- I'd recommend you get 17's - you can find rims that fit at tirerack.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 haha every single person has to come in and repeat what has been said for 3 pages. i think the point has been made it's like Office Space Peter: And here's something else; Bob, I have eight different bosses right now. Bob: I beg your pardon? Peter: Eight bosses. Bob: Eight? Peter: Eight, Bob. So that means that when I make a mistake, I have eight different people coming by to tell me about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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