95 degrees and I'm thinking of snow

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DMHinCO
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I recently let my '94Q go. I still have 3.95 of the piepan brushed aluminum rims (one has a slight bend in it and I don't know if this type of rim is fixable) and three Blizzaks with at least a season left on them.

I can put them in the dumpster. Any better suggestions? Anyone in Denver want a full-size spare and/or a couple snows?


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elwesso
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you know I might be interested. I need a set of snow tires for my Q, but I only need 2.

Email me [email protected]

911/Q45
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Put them on the front too Wes, really helps steering and braking.

maxnix
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Yeah, they definitely won't work on a motorcycle.

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Rex
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4 would be best, but 2 is better than none, correct?

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azskygod
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maxnix wrote:Yeah, they definitely won't work on a motorcycle.


LOL! :D

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With 2 you have to decide whether you want to stop and steer or start in snow.........easy on a FWD but not on a RWD.

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louiegz
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Put snow tires on all 4 Wes, That's what I did. 2 is half arsed.

DMHinCO
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Half-iced, right? :)

I always drove with four until I hit the monster rock that I thought was just a soft clump of slush.

I never had steering problems with my performance tires on, but in the snow and ice, the back end would break free all the time, even in consistent speed.

If your choice is between two and none, I say put two on the back. But four is much better. I also say don't take it out in the snow with only the performance tires. Too dangerous. The penalty is too high.


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