ronfish Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 Hi everyone. Just purchased a new 2014 MKX with the 20" chrome wheels. I do not want to drive on them in the winter so I am looking to buy a winter rim/tire package. Can I use 17" rims/tires? If so has anyone any experience or advice wrt what make/brand to go with. The dealer wants $1,800 for an 18" package (alloys with blizzaks). Seems expensive. I was looking on Kijijji and did see some lightly used packages starting around $1,000. Your help/advice would be appreciated Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 27, 2014 Report Share Posted November 27, 2014 (edited) Ron, I just put a set of 17's on my 2011 MKX that came with the optional 20's....I went with 245/65-R17 Goodyear UltraGrip Ice WRT's. I got the rims out of a salvage yard from a 2005 Ford Five Hundred that were still in great shape. I cleaned the beads up and ordered some TPMS sensors on eBay and also got some open face lug nuts as the covered acorn nuts do not fit under the wheel center cap. By time I was done, I spent $800 total and to date, I absolutely love the performance I am getting...had some sloppy wintery mix on the road and the car handles with surefooted confidence.... Here is a link to my full write up here on Lincoln MKX forum Close up.... Edited November 28, 2014 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfish Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 twintornados, tks for the reply. I have seen on kijijji a set 0f 235/65/17 with blizzaks on. Approx 90% tread remaining for $800. Do I need tpms or can I go w/o them for the winter months. Thanks Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 28, 2014 Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 235/65/17's will work, I went with 245's since they were closer in overall diameter, but Edge standard size tire is a 235/65/17 so it will work on the car just fine. You can get by without the TPMS sensors but the TPMS light will be on all winter and I was able to get a set of genuine FoMoCo sensors with valve stems for $60 on eBay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ronfish Posted November 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2014 Thanks so much. This was a great help. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Twintornados is the snow tire king around here twintornados 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 (edited) Twintornados is the snow tire king around here ......it helps that I used to sell tires and was sent to Michelin tire training in Greenville SC....albeit several years ago. It just "torques" me when salespeople today try to oversell based on fear....sell your products and sell them with knowledge of what your customer needs.... Edited December 5, 2014 by twintornados Robert 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Posted December 9, 2014 Report Share Posted December 9, 2014 ......it helps that I used to sell tires and was sent to Michelin tire training in Greenville SC....albeit several years ago. It just "torques" me when salespeople today try to oversell based on fear....sell your products and sell them with knowledge of what your customer needs.... Well it's nice to know that you're speaking from knowledge and experience then. twintornados 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richy Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 ......it helps that I used to sell tires and was sent to Michelin tire training in Greenville SC....albeit several years ago. It just "torques" me when salespeople today try to oversell based on fear....sell your products and sell them with knowledge of what your customer needs.... Based on your experience, how do the Blizzaks compare to the twintornados? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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