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1951 Ford F-1 Custom — question: All-weather tires or dedicated winters for mostly-plowed roads?

ShiftGuy70Community StarterSep 4, 20261951 Ford F-1 CustomFlorida

Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. Trying to diagnose before I book a shop. What am I missing?

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CityDriver30Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink

I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 1951 Ford F-1. Then you'll know the next fork. On “1 custom — question: all-weather tires or,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. Not driving it hard until I know more.

TruckCommuter87Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink

Same neighborhood, different next step: In Florida, dedicated winters on the 1951 Ford F-1 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. That's where I'd start. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

TrackNerd97Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 1951 Ford F-1. I'd do that before spending real money. Happy to compare notes if your setup is different. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. If the story changes I'll post the new data.

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