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#9 of 17 STS-50K Joke by razorsharpalla Feb 04, 2008 (10:49 am)
I am serious the 2006 STS is a handling nightmare! It is horrible in the smallest amount of snow and wavers in even light rain! I believe we should band together and try to do something........The car is costing me a fortune in insurance and payments and could have cost me and my young son our lives!!! We have a voice if we use it! Replies to this message: sls002 (Feb 05, 2008 7:15 am)
#10 of 17 Re: STS-50K Joke [razorsharpalla] by sls002 Feb 05, 2008 (7:15 am)
Replying to: razorsharpalla (Feb 04, 2008 10:49 am) What kind of tires do you have on this vehicle. If they are "summer" tires, rather than all season, then they will be very poor in snow. My 2007 SRX with AWD has all season tires and does quite well on snow. You probably should have bought the FWD DTS.
#11 of 17 2006 STS-Caddy by razorsharpalla Feb 05, 2008 (1:08 pm)
To pay 56k and not be able to put snow tires on this vehicle adds to the problem with this vehicle Replies to this message: sls002 (Feb 06, 2008 10:27 am) beerme1 (Feb 21, 2008 2:43 pm) sls002 (Feb 21, 2008 5:28 pm)
#12 of 17 Re: 2006 STS-Caddy [razorsharpalla] by sls002 Feb 06, 2008 (10:27 am)
Replying to: razorsharpalla (Feb 05, 2008 1:08 pm) If you really want "winter tires" you may have to put somewhat different sized tires on the rear wheels than the 255/45 tires that you probably have. If you actually have summer tires, which would have been on the 1SG package, then you could put all season tires on, but they may not give you the traction on snow that you want. Nokian tires have 18 inch tires in the 235/50 and 255/45 sizes... Replies to this message: beerme1 (Feb 21, 2008 2:43 pm) sls002 (Feb 21, 2008 5:28 pm)
#13 of 17 Re: 2006 STS-Caddy [sls002] by beerme1 Feb 21, 2008 (2:43 pm)
Replying to: sls002 (Feb 06, 2008 10:27 am) I don't understand. Tirerack shows several winter tires for an 06 V8 am I missing something here? I live in Buffalo and was considering a new cts but have decided to set my sights on a loaded up 06 sts $67K sticker price new, but used with about 30k miles for around $32 less than half the original msrp. I need awd and will put snows on it. Again am I missing something in all of this???? Replies to this message: sls002 (Feb 21, 2008 5:28 pm)
#14 of 17 Re: 2006 STS-Caddy [beerme1] by sls002 Feb 21, 2008 (5:28 pm)
Replying to: beerme1 (Feb 21, 2008 2:43 pm) If you get a second set of wheels to mount the winter tires on, then I see no reason why you should not be able to do this. The STS does have a wider rear wheel than the front wheels with some combinations of options. However, in 2006 I think the 18 inch wheels were all 8 inches wide. In any case, I think you can put a set of wheels that match the front wheels on the back, and then you can get a set of winter tires that fit (the diameter of the tires should be close to the diameter of your standard tires). I do not see any problem with putting snows on. If you get the AWD, then I think all 4 wheels and tires are the same size anyway. If you have all weather tires you may not need winter tires, but if you live off the main roads that may make a difference. If you do live off the beaten path the SRX might be better?   Ahh, yes, Buffalo - think about the SRX
#15 of 17 2007 sts winter tires by macktractor Dec 15, 2008 (6:10 pm)
I traded in a 1998 Deville for a 2007 STS V8 and this first winter snow storm was a rude awakening. The car would not hardly go at all - the Deville was pretty good in the snow. The 17" Michilin tires on the STS look great for tire life, but are lacking of any lugs at all for winter. So I put on four 225/60-15" Michilin symetry tires from my Deville (my winter set) and it has made a big improvement. The car looks different and my dealer probably would not approve, but now I can use the car in the winter. The 15" wheels do not have the tire pressure sensors so the light glows on the dash that there is a malfunction, but at least I can use the car. Cadillac should not sell this car in the midwest with such terrible winter tires. I have a friend with a 2006 STS who also cannot drive it in the winter. Replies to this message: vic10 (Dec 30, 2008 2:41 pm)
#16 of 17 Re: 2007 sts winter tires [macktractor] by vic10 Dec 30, 2008 (2:41 pm)
Replying to: macktractor (Dec 15, 2008 6:10 pm) Although I've read several articles that say today's RWD cars with traction/stability control are just about as good on snow/ice as FWD, you can't prove it by me. I owned a 300C, comparable in power to a V8 STS and it was pretty much dangerous in snow. Traded that for a DTS this past spring and just had the, ah, pleasure, of driving it after our first ice pellet/sleet storm. Total control. Not one skid or spinning tire. The current thinking is you really want RWD for better handling and performance. But my experience is you really want FWD if you want to go anywhere in safety in winter.
#17 of 17 Get proper snow tires by bunkie21 Apr 16, 2009 (6:12 pm)
There is no substitute for proper snow tires. The only time I got stuck in my '03 CTS was the day I was on my way to the Bridgestone dealer to get a set of Blizzak snow tires. The all-season Goodyears were flat-out awful on ice or snow. WIth the Blizzaks, the car was transformed.   I bought a set of wheels off ebay and mounted the snows on them. When we traded the CTS for an '06 STS, I kept the wheels and snows and will use them on the STS next winter.

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