SRT-8 Snow Tire Choices

[Big Ed]

I'm planning to order the Borbet 18" wheels and 235/60-18 snows. Tire Rack lists 4 tire choices...

Blizzak LM-25, HR speed rated & XL load rated @$185 This is their preferred tire;

Dunlop Grandtek WT M2, HR/XL rated at $207;

Blizzak DM-Z3, Only QR rated at $134; and

Pirelli Scorpion, HR/XL rated at $156.


The DM-Z3 looks to have the most aggressive tread pattern, and I bet it is the best of the bunch in foul weather. However the QR speed rating and non-XL load rating are a concern, even though I don't drive aggressively with the snows on. Am I being unreasonable here?

Anyone who has used any of these tires on an SRT-8, (actually anyone with an opinion) what do you think of the choices? I've had other model Blizzaks and Nokians in the past, but the SRT-8 is new to me (and for that matter, so is rear wheel drive in winter, so wish me luck!)

Thanks!

[Rambit]

Here's a couple of recent threads to look at to see what others are runnng:

http://www.300cforums.com/forums/srt...ght=snow+tires

Winter tires for us Canadians...??

Here's what one of your choices are - http://www.300cforums.com/forums/srt...t=winter+tires

You can also go with Pirelli Scorpion Ice/Snow 255/45/20's if you want to use your SRT8 wheels over the winter.

You probably can't go wrong with the Blizzak DM-Z3's mounted on the Borbet's. There are a couple of other 18" wheel options that will fit over the Brembo's as well.

Bernie (thank God the search is back!!!)

[Rambit]

BTW winter driving with rear wheel drive is a blast!!! As you whip around a corner and the back end breaks loose, just steer in the opposite direction as the skid. Practice in empty parking lots and you'll see how much fun it is...haha.

Bernie

[Big Ed]

Thanks for the link Bernie, I'm pleased to see that others have used the DM-Z3 successfully. We tend to get a lot of snow here and my town is pretty hilly.

As far as driving in a skid goes, I know you were suggesting that I steer in the direction of the skid, not the opposite way as you wrote! Unless you are suggesting that a spin is fun!

Thanks again.

[Rambit]

Originally Posted by Big Ed

Thanks for the link Bernie, I'm pleased to see that others have used the DM-Z3 successfully. We tend to get a lot of snow here and my town is pretty hilly.

As far as driving in a skid goes, I know you were suggesting that I steer in the direction of the skid, not the opposite way as you wrote! Unless you are suggesting that a spin is fun!

Thanks again.

This is what I meant:

Rear Wheel Skid – If you encounter over-steer, you need to steer into the skid. For example, if you are going around an island or roundabout, and the car’s rear slides out to the left, you need to carefully steer left (towards the skid) to counteract the effect. You must also remember to remove feet from the pedals, to allow engine braking to take effect. As with dealing with a front wheel skid, smoothness, staying calm and early detection are essential.

Now I'm confused...haha, but it's just something you do automatically. It's great fun making a left hand turn on a dime! That's what I always loved about rear wheel drive!!!

Bernie