Testing out the Fully studded Firestone Winterforce (picture heavy)
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Testing out the Fully studded Firestone Winterforce (picture heavy)
Taking a drive way out on the forestry service roads, traction and stability control OFF!These tires work very well. Really good traction on packed snow, powder, and ice. Getting the back end to swing out takes some doing, snowplowing through a corner is easily recovered from with a little gas (not possible with vsc and trac on). Stops quickly with abs intervention only when you hammer the brakes.And back to civilization (somewhat).
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Re: Testing out the Fully studded Firestone Winterforce (star_deceiver)
I've got the same tires with out studs. I'm pritty much unstoppable with awd now LOL.Lots of fun
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Re: Testing out the Fully studded Firestone Winterforce (star_deceiver)
We don't need no stinkin' traction control!!I put a set of Winterforce tires on my daughter inlaw's car about 3 years ago and found them to be extremely good in snow. She hasn't been able to get her car stuck yet, and we've had 2 really big snow seasons in the interim. Star_ you must be expecting some serious Winter conditions. Are you holding back on some inside information we should all know about? A full stud pattern on those tires is for really serious expectations.
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Re: Testing out the Fully studded Firestone Winterforce (vibolista)
Well.... there is a shallow lake here that freezes nicely during winter and is reasily availible to drive on! There's usually a foot of ice by January.That and it's not uncommon for the roads to thaw during the day and refreeze when the sun sets making the commute oh so fun!!! The whole changeover only cost $500 (Tires, studs, mount, balance, ect) which for here is pretty damn good!
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2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
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Re: Testing out the Fully studded Firestone Winterforce (star_deceiver)
Wow Star-d, it looks so pretty up there! I miss snow....
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Re: Testing out the Fully studded Firestone Winterforce (epcIII)
Quote, originally posted by epcIII » I miss snow....Well, now's the time to take a nice leisurly drive to the North eastern states... I heard they got a few centimeters in New Jersy...The snow can stay until the motorcycling itch comes back.... Maybe I should buy a snowmobile...
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2012 Chevy Silverado 1500 Cheyenne 4x4 (Traded in - 03/30/16)
2009 Vibe. (Traded in - 12/12/12)
2019 Ram 3500 4x4 CCSB srw 8HP75 (traded in - 04/15/21)
2016 Ram 3500 4x4 RCLB Dually w/stick (traded in - 05/10/19)
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I put a set of these on my ManVan in late November. Naturally, snow fall is now predicted to be way below normal levels (ie, we've had 3" so far this year, last year at this time we had 30+)...As such, I can't really review them, other than to say that the clicking of the studs is really going on my nerves.