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08-24-2013, 01:55 PM | #3526 |
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I have a 2013 WRX and use Hankook iPike studded tires. Living in Alaska, where it's winter 7 months out of the year, they are a necessity. They have great road manners, do good in deeper snow, and I have yet to lose traction with them on. Doing a lot of backcountry snowboarding on mountain roads full of snow and ice, they perform flawlessly. They seem the have good tread wear and stiffer sidewalls too. A fantastic tire and great investment that I'd recommend to anyone.
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08-24-2013, 04:51 PM | #3527 | |
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08-24-2013, 09:16 PM | #3528 |
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08-25-2013, 04:23 AM | #3529 |
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08-25-2013, 01:53 PM | #3530 |
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Lots of people up here also run blizzaks and I've heard good things about them. Subarus are everywhere up here. Seems like at least 10% of all the cars on the road. I have yet to see one in the ditch during the winter. Usually those that suffer are the ones that are brand new up here who think they can get by with bald all season tires on their FWD cars. To drive safely up here it's almost essential to have them, especially with the horrible drivers.
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08-26-2013, 06:55 AM | #3531 |
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Location: Appleton, WI
Vehicle:'93 MR2 white |
year: '12
make: Buick model: Regal GS location: Kalamazoo, MI tires only or winter package: winter wheel/tire package.... looking for winter setup for my wife's '12 Regal GS. Trying to decide if a Blizzak is needed in this area or if something like a Continental DWS might get the job done. With FWD and 295 lb-ft this car can be tricky. Sizes would be either 245/40/19 or 255/35/20. |
08-26-2013, 12:39 PM | #3532 | |
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The 18" winter package starts at 1250. Larger sizes will be even more expensive. Krzy***347; |
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08-26-2013, 02:59 PM | #3533 | |
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08-27-2013, 01:10 PM | #3534 | |
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no steelies in the buick bolt pattern that i can find (and can clear the brakes). interestingly enough i am finding that in most cases 20" snow tires are cheaper than their 19" counterparts... |
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08-27-2013, 01:50 PM | #3535 |
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That is strange. Maybe 20" are more popular.
Krzy***347; PS GS requires huge wheels. |
08-29-2013, 11:53 AM | #3536 |
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make: Subaru model:Impreza Sport location:Massachusetts tires only or winter package: Tires only I have General Altimax tires on my 2005 WRX Winter rims that need to be replaced due to a bubble in one of the sidewalls. I'm torn between the Performance winter tires vs the Studless winter tires. I know the basic differences between the 2 types of winter tires, and I didn't really mind driving in the Altimax tires the past couple of years. I've been looking at a couple including the Dunlop Winter sport 4D and the Continental ExtremeWinterContact. I guess priority would be snow traction but also everyday drive comfort/noise is important too. |
08-29-2013, 12:21 PM | #3537 |
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I am in MA too and I like trade offs provided by performance winter tires.
We will be buying new set and we will go with 4D most likely. Krzy***347; |
08-29-2013, 12:59 PM | #3538 |
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Location: New York
Vehicle:2013 WRX Ice Silver Metallic |
year: 2013
make: Subaru model: WRX location: New York tires only or winter package: Tires only What seems to be the consensus regarding best studless winter tires? |
08-29-2013, 01:24 PM | #3539 | |
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08-29-2013, 01:44 PM | #3540 |
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08-29-2013, 02:59 PM | #3541 |
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08-29-2013, 03:06 PM | #3542 |
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08-29-2013, 05:40 PM | #3543 |
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^^ Rank your performance priorities:
ice traction snow traction wet traction dry handling |
08-29-2013, 06:29 PM | #3544 |
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08-29-2013, 07:18 PM | #3545 |
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I suppose I would have to say
Snow Wet Dry Handling Ice |
08-29-2013, 09:55 PM | #3546 |
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I would say performance winter tires are for you.
Dunlop 3D, 4D, Blizzak LM, Michelin Alpin series. Krzy***347; |
08-29-2013, 11:18 PM | #3547 |
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Vehicle:2013 WRX STi ISM |
2013 STi
17" tires only (have BBS 17x8 for winter) Vancouver, Washington Priorities: Wet Snow Ice Dry Noise |
08-30-2013, 06:03 AM | #3548 |
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08-30-2013, 08:07 AM | #3549 |
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I have a 2013 WRX. Stock tire is 235/45/17. I found a set of winter tires for sale but they are 225/55/17. Would there be anything wrong with using these for my winter setup?
Thanks Last edited by SoftPatch; 08-30-2013 at 08:48 AM. |
08-30-2013, 09:09 AM | #3550 |
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