Re: Snow/Winter tyres.

["d_rex_2002" <rich@xxxx>]

Viktor,

Go for it. Driving a Delorean in the snow can be a blast, but save
the real fun for open spaces like empty, snow packed parking lots.
The Delorean handles quite well in the snow with the right tires.
I would recommend using an old set of stock rims for less headaches.

If you were in the States, I would recommend going with Bridgestone
Blizzaks (WS-50) or the Michelin Artic Alpine snow tires. I usually
use one size smaller tires for winter use, 185/60-14 and 225/60-15.
Both manufacturers carry these sizes and stock sizes as well.
I ran Blizzaks on a Merkur XR4ti in the late 90's with good results.
I ran Dunlop Graspics on my 944 over the last few years with very
good results and am currently running a set of Goodyear winter tires
on my 928, although I know that this model has been discontinued.

But since you are in Sweden, I would highly recommend looking into
the Nokian Hakkapeliitta 1 series tires (or is it tyres). These
tires are fantastic and most of the people in my local Porsche club
give them very high praise. I am currently running them on my Ford
Mustang GT (225/60-15) and my VW Corrado (195/50-15). Last I had
checked, front sizes are available in 185/60-14 and 195/60-15, but
the only close rear size is the 225/60-15 my Mustang GT is running.
I have found that narrower tires are usually better for winter use.

Of course, this rule does not apply to the D Rex (44 x 19.5 x 15)

Have fun, but try to keep the salt off and the stainless straight.

Later,
Rich W.


--- In dmcnews@xxxx, "mantrobax" <ownerof@xxxx> wrote:
> I'm sure I will be barked at for asking this...
> I know you shouldn't be driving the DMC during winter, its simply 
not 
> good for a 20 year old car...
> I have my reasons and will have to move it a few times during 
winter, 
> and frankly I don't think I would last without taking her for a 
drive 
> during the next few months.
> 
> So, Wintertyres, are there any compatible with the DMC? I can't seem 
> to find any on the net or prior recomendations on DMC sites. 
> I will not use the original rims, does anyone have a hint for 
> alternative rims?
> 
> Many thanks in advance.
> 
> Viktor Tilander, keeping the DMC-flag flying high in the cold cold 
> north of Stockholm, Sweden.
> Vin# 2949