spinkitty Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have a 2010 Transit Connect that I want to purchase winter tires for. I need snow tires rather than ones for ice. What winter tires have you purchased? Are you happy with them? Would you recommend them? I know it's a little late to be looking, but better late than never. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I have just bought Blizzak WS70 for my passenger car but the first snow has melted. The WS70 are supposedly excellent for snow, mushy on dry asphalt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framebinder Posted December 25, 2012 Share Posted December 25, 2012 I bought a set of Nokian 7's. No snow yet, so I have no report. But, they are way quieter, and the handling is lighter. They have got to be better than the stockers in the snow. They couldn't much handle anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinkitty Posted January 16, 2013 Author Share Posted January 16, 2013 I bought a set of Nokian 7's. No snow yet, so I have no report. But, they are way quieter, and the handling is lighter. They have got to be better than the stockers in the snow. They couldn't much handle anything. I still haven't bought any snows yet and decided not to for this winter season. I've had no problems with the original tires driving in snow. Drove through a lot of snow the first winter I had my Transit, but not much snow last year and so far not much snow this year. I did have a problem with one of the original tires going out of round. When it was checked at a tire repair place, their balancing machine said it was in balance, but the vibrations when it is on my van tell me that it isn't. It's now my spare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transit4me Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I would like to put snow tires on, 2010 TCm but thinking about upgrading to larger wheels, any ideas, values, decent look, low price? thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 No point of getting larger wheels for winter. Keep it OEM and as narrow as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willie Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I still haven't bought any snows yet and decided not to for this winter season. I've had no problems with the original tires driving in snow. Drove through a lot of snow the first winter I had my Transit, but not much snow last year and so far not much snow this year. I did have a problem with one of the original tires going out of round. When it was checked at a tire repair place, their balancing machine said it was in balance, but the vibrations when it is on my van tell me that it isn't. It's now my spare. I wonder if perhaps your tire has a broken belt. It will still be in balance but it will shake like a wet dog. It happens sometimes and there's not much one can do about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzialfa Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 What does Ford recommend for a set of studded snow tires for use in Southern New England? I'm told by Firestone that only 2 are needed because the Transit Connect is fwd. Anyone else using only 2? Mine is a 2012 XT model. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 No way. Always use 4. The car performs unexpectedly when there are different types of tyres back and front. You may have chains in front only when climbing a hill at limited speed but never for road driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertlane Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I've been really good comments about the Bridgestone Blizzak - has anyone tried them on the T.C. yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzialfa Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 Earlier posts on tires in this forum speak to the fact that Blizzack's dof not have a high enough tire pressure rating to support the TC. Too bad, I've enjoyed using Blizzack tires on other non Transit vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted December 20, 2013 Share Posted December 20, 2013 I have Blizzak WS70 on my Mazda 6. Adequate, soft and mushy tires, above average performance in every aspect in freezing temperatures but do not shine in any. Not good in warm winters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzialfa Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 Costco quoted me 1 tire type only. It's a Michelin X-Ice Xi3 with a 9th load range that's higher than the 95T required. Unfortunately, it's also the tire of choice for older Carl's and Taurus so availability is shoddy at best. My dealer has yet to return my call. I sure wish Ford would speak up and reply to this forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guzzialfa Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 99T load range sorry. Darn auto correct and I neglected to carefully proof read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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