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I'm trying to decide if I should get a set of summer and winter wheels or just some all season tires.
If I went with 2 sets, I was thinking of just some plain black steel rims.. where can I look for some?
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if you go get a set of snow tires and then some summer performance tires you will be happy. yes it is more costly but your tires will last longer not driving on them all year round. Also having good grip in the winter can save you alot on repairs from an acciedent.
the contour is a great winter car with snow tires.
you can get snow tire sets, mounted and balanced on steel wheels from tirerack.
otherwise look for a set of 15 mag wheels from the focus or contour and you will be good to go.
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brapple speaks da truth 
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Originally posted by frenchblueC2:
brapple speaks da truth
I'd hope so because as I typed that I was like you know what I type just about the exact same thing before about the contour in the snow with snow tires and costs and all 
yes it has been very, very slow at work today ....
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just get all weather tires..like ME and still maintain performance, which is why my tires costed me $180 each 
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I think I'm going to go with Yokohama AVS dB's.
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I have done both. I really did not like the all season tires. The traction was not as good as summer performance tires and the winter traction was not as good as winter tires. They also only lasted 28,000 miles so......
Now I run winter and summer tires. I only put about 3000 miles a year on the snow tires and have had them for 4 years now. You can't beat the traction and if you get another set of rims changing out for the season takes about 15 minutes.
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I say go with a set of each. That is what I do and am much happier in the summer and winter!
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2 sets, by all means. When I bought the tour back in '00, I picked up a set of blizzaks on steelies for $400 or so, mounted and balanced. I'm sure the prices have gone up a bit since then, but having snow tires is worth the added confidence.
All season's just don't compare.
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