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11-13-2018, 04:13 AM | #7301 | |
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For Eugene and what you want, Id go goodyear UGIWRT, they behave the best in non snow conditions of any ive had and they are as good as anything else in the snow. They review and rate well, ive had 2 sets on 2 cars. They will feel the least snow tire like in the dry and cold. I would honestly forget i was on snow tires and drive spiritedly with no real limitation from the tires in the dry. When the white death happens, they will feel every bit like snow tires in the best way. I live where it snows a lot.
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11-13-2018, 02:52 PM | #7302 |
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Vehicle:2017 WRX STi World Rally Blue |
Looking to see if anyone has any input.
I had an 07 WRX two winters ago, I had blizzak's for the winter season and absolutely loved how they performed. I was hoping to get some again for my new 2017 STi; however I landed on a pretty solid deal that was too good to pass up for OEM 2015 wheels wrapped with Sailun Ice Blazer winters. Anyone try these? I've only had one day with snow since I got them, not too impressed so far. But we'll see how it goes. |
11-13-2018, 04:03 PM | #7303 |
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They cant be anything but better than non snow tires, but those are chinese (right?) and are def a price point tire. Give em a good looking over for cracks, defects, damage to make sure. Ride em this winter, replace them next winter, now you have wheels. Or they might be just fine.....whatd you pay for that?
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11-13-2018, 09:55 PM | #7304 |
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General had a rebate recently so I bought a set of 205/60r16.
Obviously I won't be able to two with it but hopefully they won't float on the snow like my all-seasons have been (I used to rip through anything in my old Neon with 185s just because they were so narrow. I loved it). Should fare better when the snow pack gets big on the back of the wheel wells, too. We shall see. Winter is upon us here in NYS. |
11-15-2018, 09:14 PM | #7305 |
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Vehicle:2004 Subaru WRX Wago PSM |
The Winter Tire thread- all winter tire questions go here !!!
First snow here in Central NJ! The Dunlop Winter Sport 3Ds did their job! Did fairly well in decent snow depth and as well as in mush and ice.
So I got a coupon for Tire Rack and want to take advantage on this awesome deal. Was wondering what tire size for my SOs 05 WRX wagon. Currently have 225/40/18s on my other car and it does fairly well, but would like to go a size lower. Since it’ll be more driver friendly for my SO with a narrower tire width. I’m looking either at 205/55/16s or 215/45/17s, these will be Blizzak WS-80s. I have 4pots on the other car and I believe with the 16s an offset of +50mm Sparco Terras will be fine. Any insight? Last edited by 8404WRX; 11-15-2018 at 09:46 PM. |
12-04-2018, 11:42 PM | #7306 |
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Vehicle:2018 WRX STI Limited Lapis Blue Pearl |
So, ended up getting my winter setup together (finally)....and just in time for some snow.
Wheels are Velox Apex 18x8 +40 Tires are Sumitomo HTR A/S P02 I used the factory TPMS sensors from ebay ($30 for 4) and Gorilla spline drive lug nuts. I like the setup so far and they have really good grip in the little bit of snow we had so far. Wet traction is really good also. Overall the setup was right at $1020 for wheels, tires, sensors and lugs (includes mounting and balance). |
12-05-2018, 01:28 AM | #7307 |
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Vehicle:2018 WRX WRB |
Hey Everyone. 2018 WRX base model here, in Seattle. Looking to go up to the passes to do some skiing this year, and the stock summer tires just won't do. Looking into some winter performance tires to get me up there and back safely. Planning on putting them on the stock wheels, so I can***8230; umm... explain how I need new summer wheels when april rolls around.
I like the looks of those Pirelli winter sottozero 3s, tirerack has them in the stock size of 235/45/17. They are like $190 a tire though. any other suggestions or thoughts? Would love input/ideas for the performance winter tire selection for 4-5 ski trips a year, otherwise light city driving in a mild rain city. edit: the 225/45/17's are 150 instead of 190. They should fit... might go that route. Last edited by Tainen; 12-05-2018 at 01:43 AM. |
12-05-2018, 01:47 PM | #7308 | |
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12-05-2018, 02:27 PM | #7309 | |
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looking up the prices- looks like the 225/50/17 is more expensive than the 225/45/17 by $18 a tire. Hmm. tough call. Thank you for the insight! |
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12-05-2018, 02:42 PM | #7310 | |
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I'm running 225/50R17s on my WRX, though, and love it for winter. Also, you get quite a bit more sidewall with the 50s than with the 45s, so for pothole protection I'd say that the exra $18/tire is absolutely worth it. You're still saving a good amount of money over OEM 235/45R17s and definitely lots of money over the same winter tire in 18s or 19s. |
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12-05-2018, 05:51 PM | #7311 | |
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12-05-2018, 06:18 PM | #7312 | |
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I know for me the RimsnTire calculator uses nominal sizes and the actual Pirelli size was a bit tallergies than nominal increasing the difference. Only .1 inch but still.... |
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12-05-2018, 10:14 PM | #7313 | |
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Base model is 235/45R17, premium and limited is 245/40R18. And the reason I liked your choice of sizing was 225/50R17 according to the rim size calculator showed just how close in overall diameter it was to the oem diameter on the 18, thus no need to do head calculations regarding speed when looking at the spedo, or relying on Waze's use of GPS (and thus doubt the accuracy due to not being sure the resolution is high enough to accurately calculate actual speed from GPS received by a cell phone), and not paying for a VSS recalibration. |
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12-06-2018, 10:59 PM | #7314 | |
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12-06-2018, 11:28 PM | #7315 |
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Anyone have a lead on a good deal for caps for the axle nuts of an '02 WRX? Or at least know what size I need? I have steelies and want to protect the threads from corrosion/damage.
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12-07-2018, 11:58 AM | #7316 | |
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As for covering the axle stubs, there's really no need. Even with alloy wheels on there, the center caps aren't air-tight, so the axle stubs get rusty. I've removed axle nuts on plenty of occasions for axle replacements or wheel bearing jobs, have never had a nut that was rusted in place or difficult to remove. |
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12-11-2018, 11:22 AM | #7317 |
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I just ordered a set of Hankook Winter I*cept Evo2 for my wrx. In size 205/50R17. The total was 377 shipped with a coupon from Simpletire. The tires look decent and they have good reviews.
They are replacing a worn set of General Altimax. |
12-11-2018, 12:43 PM | #7318 | |
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Personally I wouldn't put 205s on anything wider than 7". |
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12-11-2018, 01:45 PM | #7319 |
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12-11-2018, 02:27 PM | #7320 |
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Yeah, on 7" 205's aren't a problem.
I have 225s on 8" wide wheels and it's a near perfect fit. 25mm is approximately 1". |
12-14-2018, 09:06 AM | #7321 |
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Sure it has been asked, but search did not find the answer.
For having 2 set of wheels for snow climates, is it recommended to put snow tires on the smaller/less wide factory OEM wheels and summer/all season tires for the aftermarket larger/wider wheels? |
12-14-2018, 10:24 AM | #7322 |
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I recommend it, since your winter wheels are more likely to get damage and or wear that your summer wheels wont get. Depends on which you like more, put your least favorites on for winter. If you like your stockers better, then get some cheaper alloys for winter. Or get nice wheels for summer and sacrifice your stockers. Not sure what kind of salt or sand they use in FL, but its a general preference among most folks.
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12-14-2018, 11:04 AM | #7323 | |
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12-14-2018, 03:19 PM | #7324 |
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Really? I thought you guys got mega powpow dumps out there?
Was wondering about that....the more west youre going, the less salt additive youll see and more sand grit used. We have a little bit of salty stuff mixed in with the grit here. I still use my lesser wheels for winter and my nicer ones for the whopping 5 months I have my summers on. |
12-22-2018, 02:11 PM | #7325 |
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general arcticmax
Going into the 5th season on a set of studded generals, and They. Just. Won't. Die. I keep looking into replacing them with something studless, like xIce 3s or nokians, but they still have loads of tread left. They are still squirmy, loud, obnoxious, and they still get me home in the absolute worst conditions. Who would've thought snow tires would outlast 3 sets of summer tires? Here in PA, they're on for at least 5 months of the year. Madness, I tell you!
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