Hi, Guest
I've been researching winter (snow) tires for my SVT.
Can't find take-off or used 16" alloy rims anywhere. 16" stamped steel rims are apparently not made in this bolt pattern and offset. Decided 17" snow tires (215/45/17) are too expensive and non-optimal (too low and too wide). Decided the way to go is get dedicated winter setup: cheap 16" alloys and 16" winter/snow tires.
Ford Dealership wants close to $2,000 for package, inc tax. :o Searched around and concluded the current best deal is at Cheaps Thrills, in Milton. Package consists of:
*Cheap Chinese Alloy Wheels ("Classic Alloy" #112). Rims are "double-drilled" on 108mm circle so bolt pattern can fit other popular cars.
*Hankook Ice Bear W300 tires - 205/55/16 - http://www.hankooktireusa.com/pdf/uploads/W300.pdf
*Stems, balance, mounting included
Total price - $1,000 out the door (including GST/PST taxes).
By the way, Cheap Thrills is the grungiest tire dealership I've ever seen. Not even a dealership storefront - just a collection of shacks and trailers in a semi-rural setting. Curbside road sign consists of a stack of old tires. But the prices and selection are right, and the staff seem to know what they're talking about.
Can't find take-off or used 16" alloy rims anywhere. 16" stamped steel rims are apparently not made in this bolt pattern and offset. Decided 17" snow tires (215/45/17) are too expensive and non-optimal (too low and too wide). Decided the way to go is get dedicated winter setup: cheap 16" alloys and 16" winter/snow tires.
Ford Dealership wants close to $2,000 for package, inc tax. :o Searched around and concluded the current best deal is at Cheaps Thrills, in Milton. Package consists of:
*Cheap Chinese Alloy Wheels ("Classic Alloy" #112). Rims are "double-drilled" on 108mm circle so bolt pattern can fit other popular cars.
*Hankook Ice Bear W300 tires - 205/55/16 - http://www.hankooktireusa.com/pdf/uploads/W300.pdf
*Stems, balance, mounting included
Total price - $1,000 out the door (including GST/PST taxes).
By the way, Cheap Thrills is the grungiest tire dealership I've ever seen. Not even a dealership storefront - just a collection of shacks and trailers in a semi-rural setting. Curbside road sign consists of a stack of old tires. But the prices and selection are right, and the staff seem to know what they're talking about.