Official Winter Tires Thread: Please post any winter questions here!

[miles@tirerack.com]

^^^More noticeable yes but I wouldn't say uncomfortable in either case. If you are coming from the 18's I would suggest going with a 16'' package simply because it's less drastic. There have been a few guys on here that were unhappy with the difference on a 15'' set.

[bflesher]

True, the 15's have considerable body roll from the sidewall flex.

[gessler123]

Honestly what I really want is to be able to go through an inch or 2 of snow/ ice without my tires spinning and loss of vehicle control. I can adapt to the handling after a while. It's only a few months out of the year.

One more question. Are there any 2012 Focus owners who didn't put the sensors on with their tires. The state of WI doesn't have a mandatory sensor law and I was just wondering what I can expect other than an annoying light for a couple months.

[oktoberrust11]

Looking to pick up a set of wheels/tires for this upcoming winter, didn't know if by chance there was any type of spring/summer sale going on now? I got my '12 Titanium w/ performance 18" package towards the end of this past winter, and quickly realized I'm going to need winter tires.

Year: 2012
Make: Ford
Model: Focus Titanium
Location: Detroit area
Tires only or winter package: Winter Package

I think I'd like to go with a 16" package, what would you have available/recommend?

Thanks,
Matt

[Trevor@TireRack.com]

Originally Posted by oktoberrust11

Looking to pick up a set of wheels/tires for this upcoming winter, didn't know if by chance there was any type of spring/summer sale going on now? I got my '12 Titanium w/ performance 18" package towards the end of this past winter, and quickly realized I'm going to need winter tires.

Year: 2012
Make: Ford
Model: Focus Titanium
Location: Detroit area
Tires only or winter package: Winter Package

I think I'd like to go with a 16" package, what would you have available/recommend?

Thanks,
Matt

I have steel wheels for $58 each. Pirelli 210 Sottozero which is an excellent winter tire is on sale right now for $119. If you wanted to go alloy I would recommend something like the MSW Type 14 Silver Painted. Strong wheel with a very durable finish, great for winter use.

[mikeygti]

Any issues with not installing Air Pressure sensors on Winter wheels/Tires?

I'm being quoted about 65.00 per wheel by my local tire shop.

Thanks !

[lyonsroar]

Originally Posted by mikeygti

Any issues with not installing Air Pressure sensors on Winter wheels/Tires?

I'm being quoted about 65.00 per wheel by my local tire shop.

Thanks !

No. You just get the low tire pressure light on the dash.

I ran without sensors in my Mazdaspeed3. No issues. Just the light.

Sent from my Transformer TF101 using FF Mobile

[Bard_Titanium]

Whats the best winter tire for around metro Detroit? I was looking at the Blizzak WS70, however, it seems like studless are best were it really snows A LOT, whereas in metro Detroit, it does snow a lot, but usually freeways are cleaned up decently and I'm not always driving directly on snow. So perhaps a performance snow tire would be better?

What is your opinion?

[Darth_Focus]

Hi there, just picked up my new Titanium last week and am very happy with it. It came with the 18" wheel option, summer only. I have a set of 195-65-15 winter tires that were used on a Pontiac Vibe. I see that this is the size of the stock wheel on the base model car. Will a 15" steel wheel fit on the Titanium? I don't know if there is a rotor clearance issue. My other question concerns TPMS. Do I just order up a set of ford sensors and install them on any steel wheel, or is the wheel specific? I'd like to control cost as much as I can, and so far my tires seem like they will work. At worst I guess I just need a set of wheels.

Thanks

[focus wht]

I am in the same similar situation and I purchased 195 65 15 winter tires. They do indeed fit over the calipers on a 2013 Titanium. Just go to the Ford dealer to pick up the sensors and you are all set.