Leonard Antoszewski
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• Western Pa, PA, USA |
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 Posted:1/19/2005 09:40 |
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They were part of the recall about a year ago. They are horrible in the snow w/4WD! I think the originals were Firestone's and much better.  |
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E. Long
 
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• Atlanta, GA, USA |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
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 Posted:1/19/2005 14:48 |
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I'll give the Scorpion AT's a thumbs up for better performance on snow and standing water roads compared to the Steeltex' on our Excursion,I know from experience that adjusting tire pressure makes a big difference when it comes to snow/wet/ice handling.
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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• Cinnaminson, NJ, USA |
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• Registered on 9/2/2002 |
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 Posted:1/19/2005 19:44 |
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What air pressure are you running in your Pirelli Scorpions? I am 55 rear and 50 front around town and increase rear when I have a tow.
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:1/19/2005 19:54 |
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I run at 65 front/60 rear to make up for the front bumper and they're almost perfect for standing water,almost like cutting thru butter with a hot knife..
We had a winter trip planned for Phoenix and up thru the northern Sierra Nevadas but cancelled our fun in the snow due to rescheduling 
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Leonard Antoszewski
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• Western Pa, PA, USA |
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Posted:1/19/2005 21:13 |
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| Quote: | I'll give the Scorpion AT's a thumbs up for better performance on snow and standing water roads compared to the Steeltex' on our Excursion,I know from experience that adjusting tire pressure makes a big difference when it comes to snow/wet/ice handling.
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Mine don't look like that. I'll get the model in the morning. |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:1/19/2005 23:30 |
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I think you have the Scorpion STR "All Season" radials which I would not take on snow at all and them going on a 4x4 would make no sense to me but on a 4x2 would be a different story.
Bill
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Leonard Antoszewski
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• Western Pa, PA, USA |
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Posted:1/20/2005 05:08 |
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| Quote: | I think you have the Scorpion STR "All Season" radials which I would not take on snow at all and them going on a 4x4 would make no sense to me but on a 4x2 would be a different story.
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That's them! |
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CHPMustang
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• Plano, TX, USA |
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Posted:1/20/2005 09:06 |
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I can understand your disapproval clearly 
If you get caught on snowpack I'd suggest cable chains or standard links to help get positive traction.
Check out http://tirechain.com/ if you're in the market for them.
I personally like Z chains from Security Chain Company 
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
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Leonard Antoszewski
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• Western Pa, PA, USA |
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Posted:1/20/2005 09:55 |
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| Quote: | I can understand your disapproval clearly
If you get caught on snowpack I'd suggest cable chains or standard links to help get positive traction.
Check out http://tirechain.com/ if you're in the market for them.
I personally like Z chains from Security Chain Company
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Are these Scorpions that much different than the Steeltex I had as original equipment? Maybe it was just the type of snow I was in. Was about 15deg and the snow was just packing into clumps on the street. Sorta like driving on bannana peels.
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