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09-05-2010, 06:39 PM | #926 |
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make: subaru model: wrx 5dr limited location: seattle tires only or winter package: tires only I want to be able to have enough room to be able to put chains. They require them sometimes in the mountains and I don't want them scraping up against the body.
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09-06-2010, 03:35 AM | #927 | |
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09-06-2010, 04:11 AM | #928 |
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Doesn't matter. I went with my cousin last year in his 4runner and his big ass winter tires and they still required chains to get up to Stevens pass. Winter tires or not, need to be able to get chains around.
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09-06-2010, 03:12 PM | #929 |
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make: Subaru model: Impreza 2.5i location: Rochester, NY tires only or winter package: 15" winter package 195/65R15 Need advice. I was thinking about getting Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D and downsizing to 15" 195's Also steel or cheaper alloy wheels. This set will be my dedicated winter set. Also do the steel wheels from tire rack come in proper offset for your vehicle or are they just standard? Any kind of advice will be appreciated. we only offer wheels which fit properly ... those 35mm offset steel wheels we see around from some other retailers are for a Neon Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:15 PM. |
09-06-2010, 03:35 PM | #930 |
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for anybody that has painted there winter set-up, how has the paint held up to road salt, sand and that smelly a$$ brine stuff??? thanks
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09-06-2010, 03:38 PM | #931 | |
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But between the 245 and 225, you*will* notice a difference. Luke and others are much more qualified to answer that question, though - I'm just presenting an answer from an "everyday driver's'" point-of-view, that's all. 235/45-17 is the proper size Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:16 PM. |
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09-06-2010, 05:43 PM | #932 |
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Hi luke
i am planing on doing some winter rally cross this year and was wondering if you carried any racing tires, I don't think they allow studded but I don't mind studable. I have a 02wrx with Core racing 17"by7.5's with about 300hp in central B.C. also may like a package if you got some not lame rim choices with better than 38 offset as my current rim snowpacks pretty bad sometimes. we have several wheel options with 45-53 offset which is Subi specific ... look into the tire rules for the racing you are planning on doing because you don't want to spend good money on tires if they are not legal to run in the class you are in. Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:18 PM. |
09-09-2010, 12:37 AM | #933 |
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make: subaru model: wrx sedan location: Grand Rapids MI tires only or winter package: tires only (stock 16s) I want to be able to have fun on snowy back roads up north, but I also have a 15 mile commute (one way) to work everyday and don't want to burn the tires up. Tire noise is no issue and I can put up with less than superior dry road handling as long as they are great for snowy/icy roads. I've been looking at Blizzaks and the Dunlop Winter Sports, but Im open to any suggestions. What do you think?? Take a look at these three Michelin X Ice XI2 Continental Extreme Winter Contact Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 any of them will work for you ... you will most likely get 3 or 4 winters out of a set Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:21 PM. |
09-09-2010, 01:29 PM | #934 |
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make: subaru model: wrx 5-door premium location: chicago tires only or winter package: package looking for a normal commuter package. thanks! 16" Sport Edition A7 wheels with 205/55-16 Dunlop Winter Sport 3d's would work great. I have many friends who use the 3D's in Chicago with great results. The package price would be $736.00 if you skip the TPMS semsors Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:32 PM. |
09-11-2010, 03:26 PM | #935 |
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michelin or contis?
02 WRX, have had blizzak LM 22 last few years, very happy with them but need replacing. I"d rather stay away from a directional tire and I don't want a Blizzak W60 (have had WS50/15 on other cars, they are fine but squirmy). I know the Michelin X Ice 2 is directional but how do they compare to a Conti Extreme Winter contact (which is not directional). Plus the contis are cheaper.
The Conti is surprisingly good. It really impressed us in this years testing. I personally prefer the XI2 but, the Conti is right up there. The Top three we have this year are The WS70, XI2 and EWC Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:35 PM. |
09-13-2010, 11:55 AM | #936 |
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make: subaru model: 2.5i location: Warwick RI tires only or winter package: tires only *********** i have a set of 225/45/17 Continental Extreme Contact Tires with about 30% should i be able to get through this winter into spring with out any worries? *********** Winter traction has three elements tread compound tread design tread depth and without all three your grip will be greatly diminished and with only 30% tread depth left you will have issues Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:37 PM. |
09-13-2010, 12:05 PM | #937 |
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Make: Subaru Model: WRX Limited Location: Baltimore, MD Tires Only or Winter Package: Tires Only Last year I ran my stock '07 WRX wheels w/ the stock RE92's and yeah..... HORRIBLE! Any help is appreciated -Jeff In the Baltimore / DC area I have two favorites. The Sotto Zero from Pirelli and the Primacy Alpin from Michelin. Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:39 PM. |
09-13-2010, 02:55 PM | #938 |
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subaru wrx Eagle River alaska tires only Im wondering with narrow tires being better for traction in the winter, what would the narrowest size of studded winter tires be to fit the stock 16 inch wheel on the 02 wrx. there is really no need to go narrower than 205 as they are already have a pretty narrow footprint. You could fit 195's if you really wanted but the performance characteristics wouldn't really change. Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:41 PM. |
09-13-2010, 04:55 PM | #939 |
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make: Subaru model: 2.5 RS location:Cincinnati, Ohio tires only or winter package: Tires only Thanks you would be better off getting a performance winter like the Winter Sport 3D or the Sotto Zero Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:42 PM. |
09-13-2010, 07:28 PM | #940 | ||||
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I'm not Luke (Luke, where are you?!!?!!), but I'd like to give things a shot, since I enjoy the discussion.
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To me, my WinterSport 3Ds are more fun than my wife's Xi2s - because I need to get up to nearly scary-fast speeds in order for the Xi2s to do what I can coax the 3Ds to do, at much lower speeds. And since I'm no rally driver, nor have I had any specialized winter performance driving instruction, well, I prefer a bit of low-speed heroics for pretend, rather than hurtling along at speeds which can potentially land me in the ditch. So, you'll have to define your fun. ---- Quote:
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I'm being flat honest in saying that my wife and I used our respective RE92s for three and one (they expired during the next summer, due to tread damage) NE-Ohio winters, and as long as you drive within their envelope, you'll truly be just fine. And yes, this included our Mother's Day, 2005, blizzard. The snow was two feet in places, and we never got stuck. But if you feel uncomfortable with the RE92s, you can rest-assured that virtually any of the "Performance Winter" tires would do you just fine - as would a more winter-capable all-season, such as the Nokian WR/WRG2 - particularly if you minded the treadwear, and switched out to a new set when you reach 6/32nd or so. One thing I remember about the Baltimore area is that snow removal just isn't quite up-to-par, as compared to those areas of the US which see more routine/reliable snow. Given that's the case, know that although you'll gain significantly more winter-capable traction with the "Performance Winter" tires, you'll still need to watch it that you don't get too deep into fresh powder or go too aggressively on compacted snow or ice. The "Performance Winter" is a compromise towards clear-weather civility and performance, with many of the top-rated tires approaching the behavior of a good set of all-season tires, even when it's up in the 60-degree range - this compromise means that you won't be a snowmobile. ---- Quote:
You're likely to see more snow as well as some potential icing conditions, so if what you're doing is preparing for the absolute worst possible, you might do well to look at either "Performance Winter" tires that are more highly rated for ice traction (but still remember that, no matter how well they're rated for this, these tires are *not* designed for this kind of condition, and this fact alone will produce some white-knuckle moments) or potentially consider "Studless Ice & Snows," which are much better suited to icier conditions. Just remember that as you get more aggressively winterized with your tire choices, you will be compromising handling and performance on clear roadways - and since y'all don't get nearly as much of the wintry stuff down there, as we do up here, this trade-off should weigh heavily in your decision-making process. |
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09-13-2010, 09:46 PM | #941 | |
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Fun would be back curvy roads at 40 MPH or so. Nothing "scary" fast, but not slow either. |
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09-13-2010, 10:45 PM | #942 |
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^ The more aggressively winter you go - i.e. selecting a "Studless Ice & Snow" instead of a "Performance Winter" - the faster your speed will be, and will be in control.
If speed is your defining factor, the "Studless Ice & Snow" tires, or even a studded tire (if your laws allow), may be a good choice...but if long controllable slides are your definition of fun, the "Performance Winters" will let you do the same, only at lower speeds. The fact that you'll be playing on back roads, though, makes me want to say that you should be looking at either a "Studless Ice & Snow" or a studded tire - and even then, to think about carrying traction-enhancing equipment and/or extraction equipment, just-in-case. My definition of fun is to screw with the tire pressure by a few PSI, and then go to a deserted parking lot. For that, the "Performance Winters" more than gets me there and back home. But since you're going out to where the plows don't go, especially with what you might see up in MI, I'm more inclined to say that you need to be more aggressive in your tire choice. |
09-14-2010, 12:13 AM | #943 | |
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I researched the Conti DWS and the Michelin Pilot Sport AS Plus. I mean days researching. And i called around, and checked w/ a few trusted tire gurus I know. Bottom line - the DWS and the PS AS Plus are probably the best "snow capable" all season for the WRX platform. really really close in terms of performance and treadwear (DWS wins slightly on treadwear). The price difference, however, is not really really close . Unless there is a sale going on, the Conti's are amazingly cheap compared to the PS AS Plus. I'd save you $$ and get the Conti's. (I got a "friend" discount + a mail in rebate on the Michelins, so i went with those) As far as a dedicated snow tires, I've never found anything better than Nokian. Last edited by jddssc121; 09-14-2010 at 12:20 AM. |
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09-14-2010, 12:37 AM | #944 | |
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09-14-2010, 06:36 AM | #945 |
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Has anyone heard anything about Hankook's new Winter I*Cept Evo tires? They seem like a step up from the Icebear W300 while still retaining "performance" qualities.
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09-14-2010, 09:13 AM | #946 | |
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^ I'd like to see some more info. on that, too.
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Certainly, they're less responsive than some good modern HP or UHP all-seasons - or their V/H-rated "Performance Winter" counterparts - but they're not going to make you want to drop the car to the minimum legal speed on the open highway, either. My wife's '05 WRX/'09 FXT, fitted with the Xi2s, are a plenty pleasant enough daily-driver - and even on the highway, it's not any worse than some of the squishier all-seasons I've had experience with, in the past. This is pretty much a trait of the breed: and I think that if you reviewed data from, say, the 2009 NAF testing, and tried to isolate tires that had better subjective highway behavior as well as better clear-road behavior, you'll be good to go. |
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09-14-2010, 09:43 AM | #947 |
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Thoughts about this setup?
2011 WRX Limited running a 16x6.5 wheel with 205/55 R16 Blizzaks for Western PA. that set up will make you pray for snow so, you can go out and have fun Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:45 PM. |
09-14-2010, 04:20 PM | #948 |
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Anybody from Seattle gonna use studs this winter? Planning on taking my 07 Sti up the pass numerous times this year and I'm just unsure if I should go studded or studless. Not sure how many people with awd actually go studded.Opinions would be much appreciated.
studded tire for your area would be overkill for your area and you are right not many AWD folks go with studs. Look for some Performance winter tires like the Sotto Zero, Winter Sport 3D or the Blizzak LM60 Last edited by Luke@tirerack; 09-17-2010 at 01:48 PM. |
09-14-2010, 08:59 PM | #949 |
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09-14-2010, 10:04 PM | #950 |
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^ I need to get my Russian student back....and have him translate full issue of AutoReview for me. It's interesting how they targeted the hardcore Euro market with that tire - maybe an effort to improve upon what that market has typically thought of Asian winter tires?
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