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  1. 10-25-2011, 03:11 AM #1
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    Looking for a winter vacation? Drive a 911 in the snow!

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  2. 10-27-2011, 04:58 AM #2
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    Nice to see these cars driven! That's what they were made for. What have you found to be safe tires?
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    Looking good George!

    Rick, I can tell you that these Yokos are the WRONG tires for snow-
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  4. 10-27-2011, 06:49 AM #4
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    I have found that any low profile winter tire is dangerous. Even a 55 series tire. No sidewall to flex=danger. I think 15" wheels with a 65 or 70 series snow tire is the only ticket.
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