Tire Chains?
Tire Chains?
Something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Security-Company-S...B000VAKXVK
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
11-21-2011, 08:35 PM #1My first winter is coming up with out front wheel drive. Im not worried about driving my 300 SD in the snow and stuff. But should I "chain" up my tires when there is lots snow on the road. Kinda like on that show Ice Road truckers.
Something like this
http://www.amazon.com/Security-Company-S...B000VAKXVK
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
they have everything you need to know, just gotta know your tire size. and definitely get them for all four. and at tirechains.com there are so many different variations. its pretty awesome
but, with that said. if you dedicate a set of wheels to winter tires and one to summer. i think youll be much happier. tire chains are good for getting unstuck but your not really going to drive everywhere with them (or if you do youll kill their life)
to me winter tires> all seasons with chains
edit- PS if you click on car tire chains. that first wheel looks aweeeeeefuly familiar to our cars
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
11-21-2011, 08:44 PM #2well if you do want chains then after that dont waste money on those they look cheap. just go to tirechains.com find you state laws (on the site)
they have everything you need to know, just gotta know your tire size. and definitely get them for all four. and at tirechains.com there are so many different variations. its pretty awesome
but, with that said. if you dedicate a set of wheels to winter tires and one to summer. i think youll be much happier. tire chains are good for getting unstuck but your not really going to drive everywhere with them (or if you do youll kill their life)
to me winter tires> all seasons with chains
edit- PS if you click on car tire chains. that first wheel looks aweeeeeefuly familiar to our cars
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
Im not to worried about it. T
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
11-21-2011, 08:48 PM #3Makes Sense. But Im poor and can't afforded winter tires Im not to worried about it. T
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
11-21-2011, 08:52 PM #5yea x2. extra weight in the rear will help. just dont be a retard. so many people have no idea how to drive in the winter.
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
11-21-2011, 08:53 PM #6I feeling at least 200 lbs.
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
11-22-2011, 03:07 AM #7If one were to get some winter tires, what would be a good choice? I've been thinking about getting an extra set of wheels (15" so I'll have some for the planned w126 brake upgrade) to put some winter tires on and was thinking about going with some Pirellis, since I have P4's on the car now and they are awesome
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
but really anything will do.
p.s- you must have found the only good set of pirellis ever lol. everyone that i talk to from SCCA and just drivers/racers in general tell me that unless you have their race tires the blow
just dont get pirelli winter tires...unless your really want to lol.
For this winter i will be getting michelin x ice xi2's because my friend is SERIOUSLY hooking me up. like almost at cost for his shop. gotta love knowing people
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
11-22-2011, 08:27 AM #8well. like many people have said. the cheapest winter tires will blow away the best all seasons. Im particular to the general altimax arctic's
but really anything will do.
p.s- you must have found the only good set of pirellis ever lol. everyone that i talk to from SCCA and just drivers/racers in general tell me that unless you have their race tires the blow
just dont get pirelli winter tires...unless your really want to lol.
For this winter i will be getting michelin x ice xi2's because my friend is SERIOUSLY hooking me up. like almost at cost for his shop. gotta love knowing people
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
11-22-2011, 06:47 PM #9I have P4's and they've held up pretty well, unfortunately they are starting to get some heavy wear from all the high speed cornering
-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
11-22-2011, 07:36 PM #11shooooo weee i love me dem der super swampers!
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/2669733147.html
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
Here is a nice set of rubber, already mounted on bundts.
http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/pts/2669733147.html
Nice body, tons of ridiculous mechanical issues - 300d turbo 82' /motor 85'
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
11-24-2011, 09:17 PM #13WOOO! I want those!
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
Thats my plan
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
Just get a extra set of bundts and put studded winter tires on them, then take em off when the snow melts.
Thats my plan
'82 300D -3" straight pipe, ALDA deleted, 3in1 glowshift gauge, HX30, egr-less manifold, A/W intercooler
'14 Ram 6.7l cummins -G56 handshaker, wishing it was deleted
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
11-25-2011, 03:39 PM #15I got a crap ton of MB rims laying around. Im start my new job Monday at a walmart tire lube express place. I might see if I can get a cheap set of winter tires there.
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
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'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
serverman777
11-29-2011, 07:57 PM #16First snow of the season!
'84 300 SD w126 Race Car
'86 190E 2.3 w201 Daily Driver
'85 500 SEL w126 Scraped
'92 1.6 Geo Storm Totaled by a Uninsured Driver
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
iheartboost
11-29-2011, 09:21 PM #17nice! i love snow. and im getting my snow tires some time next week
1998 E300TD 7.5mm pump and hx35 to come!
00 Mustang gt drift car
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