('11+) Winter Tires 2012 Impreza

hanta20 · 11-09-2012, 10:29 PM

I have the limited version with stock 17". After moving to Vermont I know it is probably in my best interest to get snow tires after hearing the poor reviews of the all seasons.

What have people been getting for their 5door 17"? I have heard people often go down a size or two (ie. 16 or 15) for snow tires?

Looking for suggestions. I am thinking if I go down a size or two that steel rims are the cheapest, dedicated option. Though it seems tire rack didn't supply steel rims in 15"

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Brian Vantana · 11-09-2012, 10:46 PM

I have just bought 195 65 15. Toyo Observe.

And yes I do not think that Tirerack has the 15 steelies.

BoxerSport2.0 · 11-10-2012, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hanta20

I have the limited version with stock 17". After moving to Vermont I know it is probably in my best interest to get snow tires after hearing the poor reviews of the all seasons.

What have people been getting for their 5door 17"? I have heard people often go down a size or two (ie. 16 or 15) for snow tires?

Looking for suggestions. I am thinking if I go down a size or two that steel rims are the cheapest, dedicated option. Though it seems tire rack didn't supply steel rims in 15"

I have a '12 Impreza Sport Premium. I got a deal at the dealership ($40 per steelie in 15"), no pun intended because we all know that is never the case. I got TPMS and bought 195-65R-15 Bridgestone Blizzak's I think I'll be all set for the winter now and with a 15" you get even more sidewall than a 16".

hanta20 · 11-10-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BoxerSport2.0

I have a '12 Impreza Sport Premium. I got a deal at the dealership ($40 per steelie in 15"), no pun intended because we all know that is never the case. I got TPMS and bought 195-65R-15 Bridgestone Blizzak's I think I'll be all set for the winter now and with a 15" you get even more sidewall than a 16".

No issues with mounting the 15"? Does it make that much of a difference having the extra side over a 16?

pkL · 11-10-2012, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by hanta20

No issues with mounting the 15"? Does it make that much of a difference having the extra side over a 16?

The extra sidewall offers more protection for your steelies or rims, which is great for the winter months.

11-09-2012, 10:29 PM	#1
hanta20 Scooby Newbie Member#: 320594 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Montpelier, VT Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Limited Dark Gray Mettalic	Winter Tires 2012 Impreza I have the limited version with stock 17". After moving to Vermont I know it is probably in my best interest to get snow tires after hearing the poor reviews of the all seasons. What have people been getting for their 5door 17"? I have heard people often go down a size or two (ie. 16 or 15) for snow tires? Looking for suggestions. I am thinking if I go down a size or two that steel rims are the cheapest, dedicated option. Though it seems tire rack didn't supply steel rims in 15" * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-09-2012, 10:46 PM	#2
Brian Vantana Scooby Newbie Member#: 314834 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Laval, Quebec Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Dark Metallic Grey	I have just bought 195 65 15. Toyo Observe. And yes I do not think that Tirerack has the 15 steelies.