SLD 15" Steelies with 195/55R15 Michelin X-Ice free

[tubaST]

15" Steelies
195/55R15 Michelin X-Ice
Free
Local pick-up only: Monterey, CA

Got these when I was using the FiST to go to the snow a lot, haven't used them in years and need to free up space. No dry rot, wheels straight, lots of tread. Date code 1017, so they're getting old but were stored indoors until a month ago and still look good.

 

[STHeart]

These are great winter tires. I've got the exact same tires in 15" wheels and have been more than pleased with the snow/ice handling.

And tubaST is giving these away, literally. If I lived closer and if I didn't already have a set I'd be all over this.

 

[M-Sport fan]

I wanted this size in either the newer X-Ice Snow, or the new Conti Viking 8s, but neither of them are offered in that size (the Contis in nothing 15" diameter ).

 

[tubaST]

I'm just giving a bump, gunna post on my local CL in a few days if nobody here wants them.

 

[SVTBob]

Would all those fit in the back of a FiST ?

 

[tubaST]

I've gotten full sets of wheels in my FiST but I had to put the seat down, I'm assuming you'd need to do the same with these.

 

[SVTBob]

Yes, that woukd not be a problem. I live in Northern AZ but am relocating to snow country, so these would come in handy. My problem is coordinating another trip to CA that would justify coming to Monterey; otherwise, it’s a 1400 mile round trip for me. Will let you know in a day or two. Anyone know if the Wildwood front big brake kit and SVT Focus 280mm rear brakes will fit under 15” steelies ?

 

[SkyHighST]

Howdy, so I'm in Amador County, Motherlode area in the Sierra Nevada mountain where it snows this time of year. I have been slipping and sliding all over the road with my Falken UHP summer tires and unfortunately winter tires or wheels are not in the budget and this is my only driver. I would put those to really good use immediately, its been a scary winter driving with summer tires, a few really close calls where there are only two ways to go once leaving the road. One is down, down a hill or cliff. The other is into a tree or rock. I wanted to lol there but its no lol matter. Id be happy to come out to swoop these up Ive been looking for a deal but in NorCal there isnt many sets of steelies going around. I responded in a comment on Reddit as well. Hope to hear from you

 

[tubaST]

Yes, please come and get them! I'm around most of this coming week, I'll message you with my phone number so we can set up a time.

 

[SkyHighST]

tubaST Thanks again for the hookup on those steelies. I zoomed over to my local tire shop as the snow started falling and Americas Tire Co gave me the runaround claiming he cannot legally mount them without selling me new TPMS sensors and he would "waive the tire mounting fee and balancing.." I said dude its snowing you close in less than an hour dont jerk me around just bolt the wheels on you aren't even mounting anything I just live on a slope with no garage. He wanted to take my sensors out of my Sparcos to use in the steelies, and get this, would have to "keep" my two front tires because they are so worn for safety reasons.. Lol So gut my Sparcos for the sensors then send me home with two less Falken Ziex tires with another year or two left on the tread, just to get my steelies and winter tires which are already mounted and balanced and aired up, on my vehicle so I can go home? Dang what a deal. I get nothing but shiesty vibes from my local Americas Tire Co. Drove over to a new wheel shop in town that isnt a chain, owner comes out to my car complimenting the only Fiesta ST hes seen in his shop and said no problem about the sensors lets just get your winter wheels on and get you home, 20mins later im out the door no cost and they let me install some new exhaust clamps and lent me some copper gasket maker to seal a leak first. Talk about world of difference...Okay TMI Anyway Ive been scooting around through 12'' snow and ice, slush, bumper high berms of packed sierra cement, uphill downhill, offroad steep driveways, mud you name it. These Michelin X-Ice tires have not slipped or spun once and Ive been doing deliveries to people who claim to be "snowed in" at higher elevation. Still carry the chains you gave me but honestly I dont think I will ever use them the snow will be too high before these tires even think of slipping! Sorry for the long story I'm just thankful I have a set of rubber to get me to work and even doing instacart to people who wont take their Subaru out of the driveway. My old MK4 GTI VR6 with 235/30/18 Michelin all seasons was always a beast in the snow and so far the FiST is proving to be just as dependable in snow. People outside digging their cars out giving me funny looks as they hear my 3'' exhaust humming down an otherwise eerily silent backroad like Im the only vehicle they have seen in days. When these hit their 10yr service life I will definitely buy whatever Michelin is selling as the replacement for the X-Ice, top tier performance from Michelin ***** thx

 

[tubaST]

I'm so stoked that they're working good for you!!