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frostback
12-01-2006, 11:45 PM
Just got my Blizzaks mounted in time for a good dump of snow. I bought the 215/85-16" and they just clear the front bumper at lock. These are pretty much unstoppable in deep snow and ice. The ski bus is ready for anything now. I can't report on dry performance cause I can't find any right now. Highly recommended. :thumbup:

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bbirdxx2000
02-15-2007, 01:48 AM
How are they wearing, I have Nokian LT's:thumbdown: . The fronts work great but the rear is slipping on Ice, will put a set of W965's on the rear:thinking:
frostback
02-15-2007, 03:10 AM
They seem to be holding up well so far. I've only put a few thousand miles on them though.
Scott_Mc
02-27-2007, 03:11 AM
Why did you deviate from the factory 225-75-16? Thinner to cut through the snow? And where's your center cap:smilewink:
frostback
02-27-2007, 04:26 AM
I went narrower and taller to gain any advantage I could for a winter tire. It gives quite a boost in ground clearance which helps in the snow as well. The Sprinter went from zero to hero in one mod. Not a big tradeoff in noise and handling from the stock sized BFG commercials that were on it when I bought it. Don't know what I'm gonna put on this spring.:idunno:

My centre caps are awaiting Seeks centrecap mod. I'm not a big Dodge fan.:smirk:
bbirdxx2000
02-28-2007, 09:08 PM
I went narrower and taller to gain any advantage I could for a winter tire. It gives quite a boost in ground clearance which helps in the snow as well. The Sprinter went from zero to hero in one mod. Not a big tradeoff in noise and handling from the stock sized BFG commercials that were on it when I bought it. Don't know what I'm gonna put on this spring.:idunno:

My centre caps are awaiting Seeks centrecap mod. I'm not a big Dodge fan.:smirk:


Has your gas mileage Increased with the taller tires:thinking:
frostback
03-01-2007, 06:40 AM
I havn't been keeping track lately, my wife drives it much more than I do. It would make sense that there would be increased consumption, mileage takes a hit due to winter fuels as well. :idunno: