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11-06-2012, 12:08 AM | #3076 | |
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Just like I said if there was going to be a need for chains shouldn't be driving anyways at that point and getting off the rd no body said anything about awd making u invincible/
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11-06-2012, 12:17 AM | #3077 |
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Not sure why you would want a smaller tire for winter. I'm planning to go with a taller tire for winter. 215/65/15 (vs 225/45/17 stock on the WRX) More ground clearance, more sidewall.
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11-06-2012, 12:26 AM | #3078 | |
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How many vehicles have u seen going down the rd with their bumpers not attached to the fenders or how many fender wells ripped off and sitting in the ditch. |
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11-06-2012, 06:27 AM | #3079 |
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Hmm, I wake and it's 27* outside, and I still have my summer tires on.
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11-06-2012, 06:38 AM | #3080 | |
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11-06-2012, 08:41 AM | #3081 |
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Will he/someone reply directly to my post? Or will it be a PM? does anyone else have suggestions?
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11-06-2012, 08:50 AM | #3082 |
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11-06-2012, 08:54 AM | #3083 | |
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Tires like Blizzak WS are famous for wearing fast on dry, especially warm dry. put them in order of importance: ice snow dry noise tread life wet Krzys |
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11-06-2012, 09:12 AM | #3084 |
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11-06-2012, 11:10 AM | #3085 |
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Who knows long wearing snow tires?
If noise is not concern and studs are legal and ice is second from top and dry and wet are not important go with studded tires? Krzys |
11-06-2012, 11:26 AM | #3086 |
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I hadn't really even considered studs... if this winter is like last year, then it'll be a mistake to buy snow tires... I'm thinking about all season's because there is a chance that this will be my last winter up here, and I don't know if I want to spend the money on winters. So many variables, and few knowns I guess.
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11-06-2012, 11:59 AM | #3087 |
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With such approach you may want to check 2nd hand tires to find out which ones are keeping their value better (I guess none but maybe Nokian or Michelin) and buy with them or go other way and buy cheap winter tires.
Hard to help, not sure what I would do if I were you. I personally prefer performance winter tires for their trade offs but tread wear is not top on my list. Krzys |
11-06-2012, 12:26 PM | #3088 | |
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I like winters because I can plow down the highway in the middle of a storm. With all seasons just take it easy like everyone else and avoid situations that are more likely to cause you to spin out or get stuck on the shoulder. |
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11-06-2012, 12:38 PM | #3089 |
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What say you about the Dunlop Graspic DS-3?
(http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....wtpackage=true) |
11-06-2012, 12:41 PM | #3090 | |
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11-06-2012, 01:03 PM | #3091 | |
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11-06-2012, 01:04 PM | #3092 |
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11-06-2012, 01:08 PM | #3093 |
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11-06-2012, 01:15 PM | #3094 |
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With respect, Digital Dillon is incorrect. All seasons are not the way to go in ice and snow country. I put winters on my new Imprezza not for traction up the mountain passes but for traction for steering and braking down the passes. All seasons will probably prevent you from getting stuck but remember AWD does not help with braking and steering. I have tried both and I know all seasons are not adequate in our country in winter. I chose Toyo gsi on RTX wheels as my winter package. They were offered by my dealer and were about 350 dollars cheaper then Nokians and Michelins X ice 5.
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11-06-2012, 01:22 PM | #3095 | |
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Its more so to do with people not cleaning their fender wells out but having the extra fender well clearance to keep it clear makes all the difference but hey whatever floats your boat as im only giving useful information here/ |
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11-06-2012, 01:37 PM | #3096 |
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11-06-2012, 02:01 PM | #3097 |
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The magic compound ends probably a little below snow wear bars on Blizzaks WS.
You better hope for big snow in the beggining of the winter rather than end. I would use them this winter and then continue on summer. My Continentals TS810 are at 6/32. It will be their last winter and I will use them in summer too. Krzys |
11-06-2012, 02:02 PM | #3098 | |
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11-06-2012, 02:16 PM | #3099 | |
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11-06-2012, 02:47 PM | #3100 |
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Studded if you can but only if you are driving through states w ice but its not a good idea. Your studs wouldnt last long.
Chains on 16's could really mess up your balance and axle. Anyone want to try? Its up to you if you want all seasons for the snow/wet conditions mixed in w dry if your area doesnt get a lot of snow. People who are up north is a mix of dedicated snows and all seasons. I look @ tires on cars when walkin into work. Most are all seasons but hefty cost and you change them out faster than dedicated winters or summers. Cost wise i would go w dedicated and just pay for mounting and balance. Last edited by JAMM0N; 11-06-2012 at 02:56 PM. |
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