How can I make a 2001 Ford Mustang V6 drivable in the winter? Snow tires is

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Kyle

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a must, but what kind? what else? I have been looking for a junker to buy to get me through winter and only have about $1500 to spend but can not find anything dependable, whether private seller or dealer. (yes Ive checked craigslist a million times) So my other option is to invest the money to make the car winter drivable. Should I put in positraction? what kind of snow tires?
I live in Ohio about 15 minutes South of Cleveland. I drove a 1990 Buick Regal for the past few years with front wheel drive. The boy finally rotted out on me, although the engine and tranny are still fine. Unless I get a new car I need to drive my Stang, and this past winter I went to move it from the driveway to the barn in about two inches of snow and I slid all over the place and got stuck a million times. I ended up needing to make a path with boards of wood, so tires are a must.
 
Posi traction would be nice, but expensive.
As for snow tires, the best you can afford! Buy four of them, one each corner. Most drivers manuals tell you to buy four, but owners and drivers tend to not pay attention to this little item. Because they tend to think only about loosing traction. Well steering is also important. I found out in a not so pleasant experience on WV roads that four snow tires are better then two.
Invest in a light foot on the accelerator and brakes as well as a clear mind for driving. Driving on winter weather roads is not for a novice nor the inattentive driver!
 
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