Winter tire package - discount available

Interested in purchaseing a Winter tire package at a group discount?

  • Yes, where do I sign up?

    Votes: 15 83.3%

  • What is Winter? We only have one season - HOT !!

    Votes: 3 16.7%
  • Total voters
    18
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Are any of these tires available, in a package on wheels, ready to go ?

I'm looking for a set of 16" or 17" on CV Steelies.

For the added bling-bling, I might add the chrome spinner caps... :loco:
 
very interesting info....I wonder if those cheapie tires are as good in the snow as the Arctic Alpines are, and as the Blizzak W-50's are said to be in all the customers' reviews I've read?
 
ADE 1000 said:
The Tirerack has two matching sets in the desired 215/65-16 and 225/70-16 combination. The Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow for $89 a tire, and the Firestone Winter force for around $50 a tire.

If someone were stuck on getting Michelins they could get the Latitude X-Ice in the front on the Artic Alpins in the back.
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The X-ice can be used, however, the "Latitude" X-ice ones are for trucks and therefore mostly come in profiles that are too high to fit in the Marauder wheel wells, as is the case w/the Pirelli Scorpion tires. They're also for trucks only. Almost all of the sizes are 29 and 30" heights. Too tall.
 
Call CY 888-541-1777 (USA) or 574-287-2345 ext. 622 or email him at cy@tirerack.com. He will be able to assist you best with the Winter Tire combo for our MM. They do offer a complete package.

Other online Retailer (DTD) may have some too, if you want to shop around.

Good luck.

Peter aka MMM2003


MENINBLK said:
Are any of these tires available, in a package on wheels, ready to go ?

I'm looking for a set of 16" or 17" on CV Steelies.

For the added bling-bling, I might add the chrome spinner caps... :loco:
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BillyGman said:
The X-ice can be used, however, the "Latitude" X-ice ones are for trucks and therefore mostly come in profiles that are too high to fit in the Marauder wheel wells, as is the case w/the Pirelli Scorpion tires. They're also for trucks only. Almost all of the sizes are 29 and 30" heights. Too tall.
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The Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow comes in the following sizes

215/65-16 = 27.00 inches tall

225/70-16 = 28.4 inches tall

They are listed as a fit for the Marauder on the Tirerack website if you do a search for snow tires. I could see how the tread block design could have an effect on the diameter somewhat, but I do not see how it could vary much from the above dimensions. Even if these tires were slightly larger, they would be larger in the correct ratio.
 
BillyGman said:
very interesting info....I wonder if those cheapie tires are as good in the snow as the Arctic Alpines are, and as the Blizzak W-50's are said to be in all the customers' reviews I've read?
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There are a bunch of reviews on the Tirerack website for the Winterforce tires. Basically dry weather traction sucks and the noise levels are very high. However, most people seem to say that snow traction is as good as or better than the Blizzaks.
 
An option I was seriously considering was the Hankook W300 Icebear tires with 17" wheels from DTD. This package is available for slightly more than the steelie 16" packages.

They are available in the following sizes:

Front: 225/55-17 = 26.9 inches tall

Rear: 235/65-17= 29.1 inches tall

I know the rear is slightly taller and the front is slightly shorter than the originals, but does anyone have any thoughts on how this might work with the ABS/TC.
 
ADE 1000 said:
The Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow comes in the following sizes

215/65-16 = 27.00 inches tall

225/70-16 = 28.4 inches tall

They are listed as a fit for the Marauder on the Tirerack website if you do a search for snow tires. I could see how the tread block design could have an effect on the diameter somewhat, but I do not see how it could vary much from the above dimensions. Even if these tires were slightly larger, they would be larger in the correct ratio.
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I was speaking of the tires being too tall to fit under the wheel wells of cars including the marauders. however i didn't see the bigger size you've mentioned being listed there. I must have overlooked that. thanks.
 
I just received the Tirerack 16"/Pirelli Scorpion winter and tire package. I also ordered and received some very nice CVPI hubcaps (center caps) and the appropriate nuts to use with them. Since my car is already Minnesota State Patrol Maroon (or close enough), the cop factor should be well enhanced.

I will post experience with the tire, and hopefully post some pics.

BTW, anyone know the correct torque to use with the steel wheels?
 
mrogerc said:
BTW, anyone know the correct torque to use with the steel wheels?
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It isn't the material of the wheel that determines the torque needed on the lugnuts. It's the diameter and the thread of the nuts and the studs themselves. So the stock spec of 96 FT/LBS is fine for you.
 
center caps

Did anyone ever figure out how to make CVPI style center caps work with the 16" steelies in this package? I left my wheels bare last year, but I'm in the mood for a change this year and if the center caps work I will buy some.

Thanks,
-A
 
duhtroll said:
Did anyone ever figure out how to make CVPI style center caps work with the 16" steelies in this package? I left my wheels bare last year, but I'm in the mood for a change this year and if the center caps work I will buy some.

Thanks,
-A
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You need F8AZ-1012-AA lug nuts the center caps snap on to the collar of the lug nut. Buy 20.
 
Blue Oval said:
You need F8AZ-1012-AA lug nuts the center caps snap on to the collar of the lug nut. Buy 20.
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I tried that last year, and it didn't work with the 16" steel rims from the DTD package. The inside hub is raised too much. The center caps hit that hub. There was about a 1" gap between the lug nut snaps and the center cap.

Did you try this with the DTD 16" steel rims?
 
Forgive me for second-guessing you, but I have lately been told the center caps will NOT fit our wheels (from this particular package) since they are slightly different than the CVPI.

So I ask -

Do you have the Unique (brandname) OE style wheels or do you know the center caps will fit them as long as I get the different lug nuts?

I just want to be sure before I go waste some cash. :)

Thanks,
-A

Blue Oval said:
You need F8AZ-1012-AA lug nuts the center caps snap on to the collar of the lug nut. Buy 20.
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duhtroll said:
Forgive me for second-guessing you, but I have lately been told the center caps will NOT fit our wheels (from this particular package) since they are slightly different than the CVPI.

So I ask -

Do you have the Unique (brandname) OE style wheels or do you know the center caps will fit them as long as I get the different lug nuts?

I just want to be sure before I go waste some cash. :)

Thanks,
-A
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I have used the lug nuts and center caps on Ford OEM wheels only 15 and 16 inch. I have not had any experience with any aftermarket wheel sorry.

Steve
 
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