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Started by RussNRach , Nov 01 2011 02:38 PM

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#1 OFFLINE   RussNRach

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Posted 01 November 2011 - 02:38 PM

My 2012 vert GT500 SVT is my daily driver.  Does anyone recommend a particular tire to use during the winter here in Little Rock?  I was reading the stock tires shouldn't be used in cold weather (< 40 degrees).

Thanks for your help!

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Posted 17 December 2011 - 06:27 PM

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Posted 17 December 2011 - 06:40 PM

View PostRussNRach, on 01 November 2011 - 02:38 PM, said:

My 2012 vert GT500 SVT is my daily driver.  Does anyone recommend a particular tire to use during the winter here in Little Rock?  I was reading the stock tires shouldn't be used in cold weather (< 40 degrees).

Thanks for your help!
I guess you would have to drop a few rim sizes and increase your profile to find a winter snow tire. Maybe Tirerack?
http://www.tirerack....|S|e|6011738768


http://www.tirerack....lar=Convertible

Edited by kstrong, 17 December 2011 - 06:55 PM.

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Posted 18 December 2011 - 09:44 AM

Yeah,the stock tires do get a little slick during the winter. I drive mine all winter vwhen the roads are clear here in Pa. Drove it as low as  10 degrees F. last winter...defenitly have to watch your foot on the loud pedal!!
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Posted 18 December 2011 - 02:33 PM

View PostRussNRach, on 01 November 2011 - 02:38 PM, said:

My 2012 vert GT500 SVT is my daily driver.  Does anyone recommend a particular tire to use during the winter here in Little Rock?  I was reading the stock tires shouldn't be used in cold weather (< 40 degrees).

Thanks for your help!

I went with Continental ExtremeContact DW's.  They are a great tire for the daily driver. There are a few posts on here about them if you do search.

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 02:14 PM

I purchased a set of 2008 GT500 rims, had them powder coated and added Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires.  Ended up costing about $2k, but driving in cold weather is much more enjoyable.

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Posted 23 December 2011 - 03:28 PM

View PostRussNRach, on 23 December 2011 - 02:14 PM, said:

I purchased a set of 2008 GT500 rims, had them powder coated and added Continental ExtremeContact DWS tires.  Ended up costing about $2k, but driving in cold weather is much more enjoyable.

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What color did you powder coat them? Black?
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Posted 07 January 2012 - 12:53 PM

I'm wanting to go with the Continental Extremes for winter and was wondering if I can use one size all the way around on the SVT wheels. Its a '07.

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Posted 08 January 2012 - 05:30 AM

Buddy of mine runs nitto invos year round and loves them.  Another buddy runs them in his wrx sti snow rain ice etc.  I know that's a different beast all together but u get the point
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Posted 08 January 2012 - 09:40 PM

The michilein Pilot Sport A/S Plus is a good tire for winter.
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