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Title: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on December 28, 2018, 08:40:49 PM
Thinking about picking up a set of 18x8 police interceptor rims and buying some snow tires anyone have these as there winter set up? What size snow tires are you running (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181229/4c8f0ac977511f47342a33257eb68c3d.jpg)

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: glock-coma on December 29, 2018, 12:30:34 AM
Not running these wheels but I believe the correct size would be
245/55/18

EDITORIAL NOTE:  This size fits a Taurus.  Post modified by admin on behalf of glock-coma.
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: SHOdded on December 29, 2018, 03:06:34 AM
This is what Tire Rack shows for winters for a 2013 Flex EB in the 18" size
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?autoYear=2013&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Flex+EcoBoost+AWD&autoModClar=&width=235%2F&ratio=60&diameter=18&minSpeedRating=S&sortCode=53910 (https://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?autoYear=2013&autoMake=Ford&autoModel=Flex+EcoBoost+AWD&autoModClar=&width=235%2F&ratio=60&diameter=18&minSpeedRating=S&sortCode=53910)
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Gjkrisa on December 29, 2018, 10:17:37 AM
Im running steel rims with blizzak SUV tire that are made to handle 140 mph

My wife had the tire guy pick it out as she didn't want to spend the money on higher quality winter tires  when I was away from home

But they work pretty well
I would of rather used the inticeptor steel rims since it has a center cap mine do not and you can see the middle nut getting rusty.
There was no rust the first time I swapped the tires.

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on December 29, 2018, 11:14:22 AM
I found a set at a local salvage yard for $350 and he said If the center caps are there I can have them also sound like a good deal?

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: 5ohSHO on December 29, 2018, 11:31:31 AM
My P.I. had a set of Firestone Fire Hawk PVS tires on it when I bought it and they were amazing in the snow, but they're crazy expensive. I currently have Toyo Celsius on my SHO and they perform pretty good and aren't priced too bad.
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on December 29, 2018, 11:37:04 AM
Quote from: 5ohSHO on December 29, 2018, 11:31:31 AM
My P.I. had a set of Firestone Fire Hawk PVS tires on it when I bought it and they were amazing in the snow, but they're crazy expensive. I currently have Toyo Celsius on my SHO and they perform pretty good and aren't priced too bad.
I think I'm gonna try the Goodyear ultra grip I found a set on tire rack with rebates for $425

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: glock-coma on December 29, 2018, 01:42:37 PM
Sorry, can't edit my original post. I didn't realize these were for a flex, the size I gave you was for the Taurus
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on December 29, 2018, 05:26:21 PM
Picked these up for 300 today with TPMS they didnt have any decent center caps so I'm gonna have to look elsewhere (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181229/919d94652b01de00579ed0a5f5284ea3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: glock-coma on December 29, 2018, 05:43:25 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20181229/36b6e9e5e9906e252801a715d44313d3.gif)
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: ZSHO on December 30, 2018, 07:01:51 AM
The PI Center caps are not cheap with some fitment issues while being on backorder IIRC!  Z

https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,8613.0.html (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,8613.0.html)

https://www.hubcaphaven.com/c/2019/ford_taurus_center_caps.html (https://www.hubcaphaven.com/c/2019/ford_taurus_center_caps.html)

https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-cover-wheel_dg1z-1130-b.html (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-cover-wheel_dg1z-1130-b.html)
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on December 30, 2018, 09:54:53 AM
Quote from: ZSHO on December 30, 2018, 07:01:51 AM
The PI Center caps are not cheap with some fitment issues while being on backorder IIRC!  Z

https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,8613.0.html (https://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,8613.0.html)

https://www.hubcaphaven.com/c/2019/ford_taurus_center_caps.html (https://www.hubcaphaven.com/c/2019/ford_taurus_center_caps.html)

https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-cover-wheel_dg1z-1130-b.html (https://www.fordpartsgiant.com/parts/ford-cover-wheel_dg1z-1130-b.html)
Thanks for the info. Il get the right lug nuts and run them with no center caps for now and keep checking salvage yards, new ones are too expensive

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: SHOdded on December 30, 2018, 10:45:28 AM
Maybe coat the lugnuts with some dielectric in the meantime?  I do not know what would work to keep the rust away.  Maybe paint, LOL.
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on December 30, 2018, 11:18:38 AM
Quote from: SHOdded on December 30, 2018, 10:45:28 AM
Maybe coat the lugnuts with some dielectric in the meantime?  I do not know what would work to keep the rust away.  Maybe paint, LOL.
I planned re painting the wheels and maybe il just use my stock closed lug nuts until I get center caps

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on January 04, 2019, 05:49:52 PM
I don't know why I didnt think of it earlier but my work has used Ford Rangers for 20+ years as escourt trucks for oversized loads.

Stopped at the garage this afternoon and picked these up for free today! I know there not the exact Interceptor hub caps but these are better then nothing just need to order lug nuts and should be able to get them on next week.

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: AJP turbo on January 04, 2019, 06:49:47 PM
Quote from: ChrisxEco on January 04, 2019, 05:49:52 PM
I don't know why I didnt think of it earlier but my work has used Ford Rangers for 20+ years as escourt trucks for oversized loads.

Stopped at the garage this afternoon and picked these up for free today! I know there not the exact Interceptor hub caps but these are better then nothing just need to order lug nuts and should be able to get them on next week.

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Sweet! But you are good those are actually Pi caps I see on some cop cars...I paid attention to the wheels when I had mine and saw a couple versions of caps on pi cars
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: SHOdded on January 04, 2019, 06:50:26 PM
Oooo I like those!
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: AJP turbo on January 04, 2019, 07:48:52 PM
Hell, get yourself some chrome or stainless polish and I bet they hand polish up real nice
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on January 04, 2019, 07:50:03 PM
Quote from: AJP turbo on January 04, 2019, 07:48:52 PM
Hell, get yourself some chrome or stainless polish and I bet they hand polish up real nice
Yea I'm gonna try and clean the caps up already sanded and painted the rims will post of up some pics after I mount the tires

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on January 09, 2019, 02:53:01 PM
Got then mounted and installed last night, just in time for possible snow storm this weekend can't wait to test  them out!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/a7467a08fd261b26a21b590751a242f6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/d812c5e51471549ffcbdbd6860638977.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/5e853fd8c9775ba7453a9bd085ec12e3.jpg)

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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: 802SHO on January 09, 2019, 06:46:15 PM
Quote from: ChrisxEco on January 09, 2019, 02:53:01 PM
Got then mounted and installed last night, just in time for possible snow storm this weekend can't wait to test  them out!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/a7467a08fd261b26a21b590751a242f6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/d812c5e51471549ffcbdbd6860638977.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/5e853fd8c9775ba7453a9bd085ec12e3.jpg)

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Looks really good.  I like how this idea turned out!
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: AJP turbo on January 09, 2019, 08:38:28 PM
Look out it's sergeant  Chris ready to go beast mode in the snow
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on January 10, 2019, 05:09:05 AM
Quote from: AJP turbo on January 09, 2019, 08:38:28 PM
Look out it's sergeant  Chris ready to go beast mode in the snow


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Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: PDSHO on January 10, 2019, 12:47:07 PM
Quote from: ChrisxEco on January 09, 2019, 02:53:01 PM
Got then mounted and installed last night, just in time for possible snow storm this weekend can't wait to test  them out!(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/a7467a08fd261b26a21b590751a242f6.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/d812c5e51471549ffcbdbd6860638977.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190109/5e853fd8c9775ba7453a9bd085ec12e3.jpg)

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Now you've got the all business look!

Greg
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: deadsquirrely on February 27, 2019, 06:26:54 PM
Will the 18'' Interceptor wheels fit over the PP brakes/rotors?
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: SHOdded on February 27, 2019, 07:45:54 PM
Should.  18" is the minimum requirement tho.

https://shoforum.com/index.php?threads/police-wheels-work-with-pp-brakes.132699/
Title: Re: Interceptor wheels with snow tires
Post by: Chris_Flex on February 27, 2019, 07:48:08 PM
Quote from: deadsquirrely on February 27, 2019, 06:26:54 PM
Will the 18'' Interceptor wheels fit over the PP brakes/rotors?
My 13 flex has the same size brakes as the PP. Yes they will fit

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