My friend has a 2001 Lightning & is concerned about how these handle in the snow. I told him to put some weight in the back. Any experiences or ideas???

 

See if you can find a set of 16" Expedition or F150 tires that someone's trying to sell. Same as what your spare is. That should help a lot. The weight in the back is a good idea too.

Bob

 

Do a search on 'winter tires'. Lotsa information here. I drive mine all winter with 500# in a crib in the bed and winter tires on Expy wheels. No problems if you stay out of the boost.

 

Here is link to Winter Tires Section in FAQ

http://www.svtlightnings.com/faq1/faq.htm#IDAXD0BB

Doug

 

I just got a winter tire package from tire rack, Ford 16 inch wheels $60 each and Bridgstone Winter Duelers $90 each. I still think im in trouble.

 

Ahhh, snow.......it will be here soon

What I used for winter is 2 FIRESTONE spare tires mounted on spare tire wheels. That along with 2 80 lbs. bags of sand in the bed was enough.It handled well enough in anything under 6 inches, but anything more...and the 4 x 4 Jimmy comes out to play.

 

found a set of expy rims for 150 on ebay, and still tracking down some tires, about 300 pounds later and the ground effects striped off, ready for the white stuff.

i just pull the effects for personal pref. i dont see a need for them to get riped off on some snow bank, plus i dont like the idea of salt and slush freezing behind them, no problem on the bed effects it is figergalss, but the door and fender are rustable sheet metal...



jim

 

hey rhdf150,
where about's are you located. I'm up in peabody. Looking for some tires and rims for my L as well. If you find any deals let me know. Gonna shoot to ebay right now