Questions about my upcoming winter trip. (Tires)

jorge0886 · 10-10-2012, 11:19 AM

Morning guys.

I am about to book a trip to CO for the girlfriend and myself. I live in Tx, and we don't get snow, so I've never needed snow tires. We will be leaving November 16. What provisions do you think I should take before my trip regarding tires?

At the moment I'm riding on Dunlop SP Sport (RunFlat) with about 2000 miles or so.

Do you think this really requires me to buy winter tires?

Thanks for any help.

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RoadKillDMD · 10-10-2012, 01:40 PM

What part of Colorado are you visiting? When are you coming up and for how long?

subarulz! · 10-10-2012, 01:47 PM

Maybe look into renting a car. Might be cheaper than buying any tires you will have no use for after the trip. And yeah, I would at least have some all seasons. If not for snow, just for the cold and possibly wet days.

MorganJ · 10-10-2012, 02:29 PM

I would definitely get some all season tires. That way you can use them when you get back and even in the summer. Snow tires would be overkill as you can get around fine in all seasons in snow. I drove my RS on stock RE092 all season tires 4 winters in Ontario Canada. Just have to be extra careful in the snow, your stopping distances are about 3 times greater in snow.

Your current tires would not fair well at all in snow. I wouldn't risk it on summer tires if there is a chance of snow because you may end up stranded or in the ditch.

HinshawWRX · 10-10-2012, 04:23 PM

Buy a whole new car since you don't tell us where in CO and for how long. It's not even guaranteed to have snow on the ground when you go.

JAMM0N · 10-10-2012, 05:08 PM

I dont get this thread.

OP are you renting or driving your own.

If your going to rent inform them where you are going and your plans. Start from there.

jorge0886 · 10-11-2012, 08:46 AM

I'm going to be in Denver/Boulder "Eldora" the 3rd week of December... if there isn't snow then, I don't know what to say. I'm driving my own '11 STI that has summer tires on, bc I live in south texas I have never needed anything else. I'll be there for one week. Driving from Houston-Boulder, and back.

Jack ffr1846 · 10-11-2012, 08:56 AM

Buy a set of used wheels with all seasons in your local area. When you get back home, sell them.

micah06STi · 10-11-2012, 10:04 AM

If you are into rallyX you can invest in some snow tires and they will serve a dual purpose.

10splaya22 · 10-11-2012, 12:00 PM

I second the vote for aftermarket tires with whatever wheels you find that will fit

KC · 10-11-2012, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jack ffr1846

Buy a set of used wheels with all seasons in your local area. When you get back home, sell them.

This ^^^^.

Buy, use for a few weeks, sell for same price you bought them for.

--kC

10-10-2012, 11:19 AM	#1
jorge0886 Scooby Newbie Member#: 269257 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2011 STI Limited SWP	Questions about my upcoming winter trip. (Tires) Morning guys. I am about to book a trip to CO for the girlfriend and myself. I live in Tx, and we don't get snow, so I've never needed snow tires. We will be leaving November 16. What provisions do you think I should take before my trip regarding tires? At the moment I'm riding on Dunlop SP Sport (RunFlat) with about 2000 miles or so. Do you think this really requires me to buy winter tires? Thanks for any help. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-10-2012, 01:40 PM	#2
RoadKillDMD Scooby Specialist Member#: 284792 Join Date: Jun 2011 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Vanilla Valley, CO Vehicle: 2011 STI Plasma Blue Pearl	What part of Colorado are you visiting? When are you coming up and for how long?

10-10-2012, 01:47 PM	#3
subarulz! Scooby Specialist Member#: 99061 Join Date: Oct 2005 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Beaverton Or. Vehicle: 06 wrx wagon CGM	Maybe look into renting a car. Might be cheaper than buying any tires you will have no use for after the trip. And yeah, I would at least have some all seasons. If not for snow, just for the cold and possibly wet days.

10-10-2012, 02:29 PM	#4
MorganJ Scooby Newbie Member#: 203823 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Corner Brook, Newfoundland Vehicle: 2009 WRX STI SWP	I would definitely get some all season tires. That way you can use them when you get back and even in the summer. Snow tires would be overkill as you can get around fine in all seasons in snow. I drove my RS on stock RE092 all season tires 4 winters in Ontario Canada. Just have to be extra careful in the snow, your stopping distances are about 3 times greater in snow. Your current tires would not fair well at all in snow. I wouldn't risk it on summer tires if there is a chance of snow because you may end up stranded or in the ditch.

10-10-2012, 04:23 PM	#5
HinshawWRX n00b Moderator Moderator Member#: 140114 Join Date: Feb 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Jolly ol York of VA Vehicle: 06 18G Semi Built SGM WRX	Buy a whole new car since you don't tell us where in CO and for how long. It's not even guaranteed to have snow on the ground when you go.

10-10-2012, 05:08 PM	#6
JAMM0N Scooby Newbie Member#: 318736 Join Date: May 2012 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Milwaukee, WI Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch CBS (BLCK)	I dont get this thread. OP are you renting or driving your own. If your going to rent inform them where you are going and your plans. Start from there.

10-11-2012, 08:46 AM	#7
jorge0886 Scooby Newbie Member#: 269257 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: TXIC Vehicle: 2011 STI Limited SWP	I'm going to be in Denver/Boulder "Eldora" the 3rd week of December... if there isn't snow then, I don't know what to say. I'm driving my own '11 STI that has summer tires on, bc I live in south texas I have never needed anything else. I'll be there for one week. Driving from Houston-Boulder, and back.

10-11-2012, 08:56 AM	#8
Jack ffr1846 Add Lightness Moderator Member#: 13699 Join Date: Dec 2001 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Hopkinton, MA Vehicle: 2007 Lotus Elise (From General)	Buy a set of used wheels with all seasons in your local area. When you get back home, sell them.

10-11-2012, 10:04 AM	#9
micah06STi Scooby Specialist Member#: 222689 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Stillwater, Oklahoma Vehicle: 2006 STi 2013 Outback 3.6 R	If you are into rallyX you can invest in some snow tires and they will serve a dual purpose.

10-11-2012, 12:00 PM	#10
10splaya22 NASIOC Supporter Member#: 283020 Join Date: May 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Blacksburg, Va Vehicle: 2004 Mustang Cobra Torch Red	I second the vote for aftermarket tires with whatever wheels you find that will fit