('11+) First snow with AWD - Page 9

flyboy1100 · 02-12-2013, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Commander Keen

195/65R15 works well.

have a picture? that would be the cheapest solution/softest sidewall for winter

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Zeeper · 02-12-2013, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by flyboy1100

have a picture? that would be the cheapest solution/softest sidewall for winter

I bought the tires off craiglist, they came with rims, but the rims would not fit the subaru so I bought the cheap(isn) MSW rims (not from but are the same as the lowest price alloy sold by tire warehouse) and sprayed them with black plastidip.

Tires are Nordman 2, a Chinese made Nokian-ish tire (i.e. some Chinese company bought the mold from Nokian and continued making them).

Loud but have amazing grip in the snow.

On a side note, even with the taller sidewall I have no issues with the handling of the car, and might run this rim with a tire like the Nokian WRG2 year round, and sell the original wheels, maybe.

Commander Keen · 02-12-2013, 02:56 PM

Quote:

have a picture? that would be the cheapest solution/softest sidewall for winter

I'll take one after work, and yes they do help with potholes.

flyboy1100 · 02-12-2013, 03:00 PM

thanks!

ans2k · 02-12-2013, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zeeper

I bought the tires off craiglist, they came with rims, but the rims would not fit the subaru so I bought the cheap(isn) MSW rims (not from but are the same as the lowest price alloy sold by tire warehouse) and sprayed them with black plastidip.

Tires are Nordman 2, a Chinese made Nokian-ish tire (i.e. some Chinese company bought the mold from Nokian and continued making them).

Loud but have amazing grip in the snow.

On a side note, even with the taller sidewall I have no issues with the handling of the car, and might run this rim with a tire like the Nokian WRG2 year round, and sell the original wheels, maybe.

what is the treadwear on those tires.

flyboy1100 · 02-12-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ans2k

what is the treadwear on those tires.

snow tires don't get treadwear ratings

G-Omaha · 02-12-2013, 05:50 PM

Even though not rated. About 2 years/30k miles or four winters (if used only in the winters) - whichever comes first.

Zeeper · 02-12-2013, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ans2k

what is the treadwear on those tires.

don't know, but by comparison the snow tires have twice the tread depth as my OEM tires that have under 8,500 miles on them.

flyboy1100 · 02-12-2013, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by G-Omaha

Even though not rated. About 2 years/30k miles or four winters (if used only in the winters) - whichever comes first.

2-3 winters in my case, I guess that is what I was expecting.

Commander Keen · 02-12-2013, 07:48 PM

P195/65R15 X-Ice2 on Outback wheels.

CalvinT · 02-15-2013, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Paradis

This afternoon on a 1 076 km2 frozen lake.

That's an infinite playground... Fawking VDC. I hate that shït so much. I think I will sell the car before next winter just because of that

By the way, here in Quebec-Canada, winter Tire are required from December 15 to March 15. I bought a set of Nokian Hakkapellitta 7 205-55-16 for about $1000 canadian. I know it's expensive but it is an incredible tire... I drive a lot on country roads in northern Canada, where conditions are extreme and where the temperature is very cold (up to -40) ... I can easily drive 120-130 km/h in any snowstorm.

Sorry for my bad english

There's nothing wrong with your English. You're doing better than many Americans.

Paradis · 02-15-2013, 06:01 PM

Ahaha !! Thank you !
I understand all I read, but I use a little bit of Google Translation to write :P

flyboy1100 · 02-18-2013, 09:39 AM

snow tires wouldn't have helped me this morning. there was maybe 2" of snow on the ground, but visibility was to my hood and occasionally just to my windshield

BazookaBlue · 02-28-2013, 08:31 PM

msm · 03-02-2013, 10:17 PM

I'm completely unamused with how aggressive the traction control is even when it's supposidly turned off.

srderby · 03-03-2013, 07:13 AM

I have to say I am so impressed with my 2013 5dr in the snow storm a few weeks ago. I was out playing in it as soon as the travel ban was lifted (Mass) and I could not get this thing stuck if I tried. I have the OEM tires on and this thing just stuck to the road and plowed through it. Only issue was the height...Front bumper acted like a plow pushing through the snow but that was ok. I cant even imagine driving this think with some good snow tires. Cheers!

flyboy1100 · 03-05-2013, 03:36 PM

was out driving through 4-6" of snow yesterday and today with the stock Yokos, overall did a great job even with 15.5k on the tires now.

Guzzi 1 · 03-06-2013, 06:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by srderby

I have to say I am so impressed with my 2013 5dr in the snow storm a few weeks ago. I was out playing in it as soon as the travel ban was lifted (Mass) and I could not get this thing stuck if I tried. I have the OEM tires on and this thing just stuck to the road and plowed through it. Only issue was the height...Front bumper acted like a plow pushing through the snow but that was ok. I cant even imagine driving this think with some good snow tires. Cheers!

Find yourself another set of rims and throw some winter tires on it. Then you will be blown away with how it gets through the snow.

Unbelievable! Fantastic! Amazing!

John

flyboy1100 · 03-06-2013, 07:38 AM

Anyone know if the factory snowflakes I believe they were called actually came in yellow? I have seen a few cars with them and I'm not sure if they are painted or factory. I think those are what I want for snow tires.

danstheman7 · 03-06-2013, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flyboy1100

Anyone know if the factory snowflakes I believe they were called actually came in yellow? I have seen a few cars with them and I'm not sure if they are painted or factory. I think those are what I want for snow tires.

Snowflakes?

myrt1987 · 03-06-2013, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by danstheman7

Snowflakes?

I think they are stock legacy wheels on a previous generation. Im not sure why they have that name other then just the amount spokes? It doesnt really look like a snowflake.

2012NYCSUBIE · 03-07-2013, 08:53 PM

Its snowing!!!!!

rexspeedworthy · 03-08-2013, 04:54 PM

all ready for the snow now! Bring me 2 feet please.

jsteg · 03-08-2013, 05:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msm

I'm completely unamused with how aggressive the traction control is even when it's supposidly turned off.

The traction control doesn't do anything when it's turned off. I don't know what problem you were having cause you made a very vague statement, but you were likely experiencing the VDC, which CANNOT be turned off.

myrt1987 · 03-08-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by rexspeedworthy

all ready for the snow now! Bring me 2 feet please.

nice center caps. you bought extras?

03-07-2013, 08:53 PM	#222
2012NYCSUBIE Scooby Newbie Member#: 327440 Join Date: Jul 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NUYAWK Vehicle: 2012 IMPREZA SPT LTD DARK GRAY METALLIC	Its snowing!!!!! Last edited by 2012NYCSUBIE; 03-07-2013 at 09:03 PM.

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02-12-2013, 03:00 PM	#204
flyboy1100 Scooby Specialist Member#: 314216 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ND Vehicle: 2012 2.0i Sport 5MT DGM	thanks!

02-12-2013, 05:50 PM	#207
G-Omaha Scooby Specialist Member#: 209172 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Omaha, NE Vehicle: 2012 Impreza CLL BL2	Even though not rated. About 2 years/30k miles or four winters (if used only in the winters) - whichever comes first.

02-12-2013, 07:48 PM	#210
Commander Keen Scooby Newbie Member#: 319157 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2012 Impreza 4DR 5MT	P195/65R15 X-Ice2 on Outback wheels.

02-15-2013, 06:01 PM	#212
Paradis Scooby Newbie Member#: 334647 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Saint-Félicien, Québec, Canada Vehicle: 2012 Impreza 2.0i white	Ahaha !! Thank you ! I understand all I read, but I use a little bit of Google Translation to write :P

02-18-2013, 09:39 AM	#213
flyboy1100 Scooby Specialist Member#: 314216 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ND Vehicle: 2012 2.0i Sport 5MT DGM	snow tires wouldn't have helped me this morning. there was maybe 2" of snow on the ground, but visibility was to my hood and occasionally just to my windshield

02-28-2013, 08:31 PM	#214
BazookaBlue Scooby Newbie Member#: 320177 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Live Free or Die N'Hampsha! Vehicle: 2012 Impreza Sedan Marine Blue Pearl

03-02-2013, 10:17 PM	#215
msm Scooby Newbie Member#: 110065 Join Date: Mar 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: CT Vehicle: 13 Impreza Sport	I'm completely unamused with how aggressive the traction control is even when it's supposidly turned off.

03-03-2013, 07:13 AM	#216
srderby Scooby Newbie Member#: 341766 Join Date: Dec 2012 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Massachusetts Vehicle: 2013 Impreza SL Blue	I have to say I am so impressed with my 2013 5dr in the snow storm a few weeks ago. I was out playing in it as soon as the travel ban was lifted (Mass) and I could not get this thing stuck if I tried. I have the OEM tires on and this thing just stuck to the road and plowed through it. Only issue was the height...Front bumper acted like a plow pushing through the snow but that was ok. I cant even imagine driving this think with some good snow tires. Cheers!

03-05-2013, 03:36 PM	#217
flyboy1100 Scooby Specialist Member#: 314216 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ND Vehicle: 2012 2.0i Sport 5MT DGM	was out driving through 4-6" of snow yesterday and today with the stock Yokos, overall did a great job even with 15.5k on the tires now.

03-06-2013, 07:38 AM	#219
flyboy1100 Scooby Specialist Member#: 314216 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: ND Vehicle: 2012 2.0i Sport 5MT DGM	Anyone know if the factory snowflakes I believe they were called actually came in yellow? I have seen a few cars with them and I'm not sure if they are painted or factory. I think those are what I want for snow tires.

03-08-2013, 04:54 PM	#223
rexspeedworthy Scooby Specialist Member#: 26965 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Independence, KY Vehicle: 2011 WRX DarkGray	all ready for the snow now! Bring me 2 feet please.