Ford recently made a list of winter driving tips for surviving Michigan's frigid climate. They seem to have forgotten the one tip to rule them all: drive a Ford Focus RS.
The new Focus RS, as we learned in Auto Trader's 2016 Focus RS drive review, has immense fun and capability packed into one compact body. When a car this nimble and powerful comes with all-wheel drive, it screams, "Shred snow with me!"
"We started this project knowing what our RS customers really want out of their cars," says Ford Performance Chassis Supervisor, Adam Wirth. "This tire package allows RS owners to continue spirited driving even in the snow."
That's right -- for the first time in North America, Ford is offering a factory winter tire option. No more seeking out third-party snow tires. No more guessing about which wheels to use. Simply select the "Focus RS Winter Wheel & Tire Package," and your new hot hatch will arrive complete with mounted and balanced Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 tires with tire pressure monitoring sensors, on 18-inch silver-painted wheels.
This setup was rigorously tested right here in Michigan against other combinations to find the best ride quality and handling across various extreme-cold conditions.
Whether or not you go for the Focus RS, you can always find just the right winter and all-season tires for your Ford vehicle at Dean Arbour Ford Lincoln. Come find your new tires in Alpena, MI.