I have about 2K miles on my 2015 GT Premium PP and all is good so far. This is my daily driver.

I am trying to be proactive in solutions to what to do over the summer only tires. I live in West Tennessee. It has snowed here a couple times a year recently, with ice storms being more likely, and rain consistently. Temperatures in the winter hover in the 20's-40's, with occasional single digit day(s). I know the rubber in these tires breaks down in these temps, and I am looking for suggestions.

Full wheel/tire swaps = expensive? Tire only swaps = premature sidewall and wheel wear? Can I drop to 18" wheels with the Brembo's? Are there any other options I am not considering? Quite frankly I would run black steel wheels if I could find them. I say that to say that looks are a minor factor for winter driving. I am looking for thoughts and suggestions that will keep me closer to the $1200ish mark for a full swap if that is remotely possible.

Also, given it will be mostly rain and cold temps with the occasional winter precipitation, tire suggestions would be cool too.

Thanks in advance.

 

I think you'll need to have a separate set of wheels/tires for the winter. Given that you don't have to deal with deep snow, AS tires may be an option for you as well, which would help keep the cost down. I'd recommend 19x8.5 rims with 245/45-19 tires. Good Year Eagle RS-A2s in that size are $120 at tire rack. That's $480 for tires which would leave you about $180 per wheel which should be manageable.

Check out this tire too. It looks like it can handle some snow.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

 

Do 2013 wheels fit on a 2015/2016? I'd be surprised if they changed the lug pattern and such. I'm asking since I have a set of winter wheels for my 2013.

 

Nokian makes a fantastic winter tire.

 

goodyear eagle f1 assymetric a/s,fantastic all season tire,very good in the dry,excellent in the wet and cold,and good in light snow!!! Had them on my 12 gt premium until i switched to Michelin PSS

 

For my 2015 Mustang GT, Tire Rack sold me a set of Pirelli performance winter tires mounted on Boss 302 rims. I bought this particular combination because it was a perfect match, and I did not have to worry about different lugs, adaptor rings, etc. from the summer tires/rims. The winter tires have a wider wall and are better for absorbing the messed-up winter roads.

 

My usual broken record response - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3. I've read it compromises some snow performance but in trade you get better wet and dry performance (which seems to hold up as the A/S3 doesn't have a lot of sipping which is what really makes a tire work in the snow).


If you live in an area that predominantly gets cold rain as opposed to snow they will cover most of your needs and light snow shouldn't be a problem as the tires are designed to remain pliable in low temperatures.