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winter tires
hey its about that time of year again where i need to start looking for some winter tires. i have a set of stock GTA rims that ive dedicated for winter use since theyre not in the greatest of conditions. anyone know of a decent cheap tire? i live in northern illinois for a climate reference.
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Re: winter tires
hey its about that time of year again where i need to start looking for some winter tires. i have a set of stock GTA rims that ive dedicated for winter use since theyre not in the greatest of conditions. anyone know of a decent cheap tire? i live in northern illinois for a climate reference.
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Also note, you will be better off with a complete set of (4) four winter tires. Reason you have to steer the car and summer tires will not work.
Check Tirerack for some price comparsions.
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Re: winter tires
Blizzak
i've had those before when I lived in an area with frequent icy roads. they make a huge difference in traction. an all season is nothing like these. BUT, they feel spongy going around corners, and they wear out really quick, maybe 10k miles. you don't want to run them much in the warm season. hakeplita's also have a good reputation.
edit, oh yeah, u DEFINETLY do NOT want to put only a pair of these like on the rear, they stick twice as good as a normal tire and it'll throw you way off on icy roads if not a set of 4.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....=Blizzak+LM-25
good closeout sale if you catch them now. hope its ok to post a link since i have nothin' to do with the site linked to. if not, well slap me with a fish.
i've had those before when I lived in an area with frequent icy roads. they make a huge difference in traction. an all season is nothing like these. BUT, they feel spongy going around corners, and they wear out really quick, maybe 10k miles. you don't want to run them much in the warm season. hakeplita's also have a good reputation.
edit, oh yeah, u DEFINETLY do NOT want to put only a pair of these like on the rear, they stick twice as good as a normal tire and it'll throw you way off on icy roads if not a set of 4.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....=Blizzak+LM-25
good closeout sale if you catch them now. hope its ok to post a link since i have nothin' to do with the site linked to. if not, well slap me with a fish.
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Re: winter tires
I used Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance snow tires last winter. As long as you take it easy, they will get you where you need to go. I using size 225/55-16
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes
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Re: winter tires
This may be heresy, but I use 4 studded snow tires now, weigh down the back, and I get great traction.
With non-studded snow tires, my wheels spun constantly. 1/2 inch of snow and a slight incline, and I was immobilized.
With the studs, I get better traction than most front wheel drive cars.
With non-studded snow tires, my wheels spun constantly. 1/2 inch of snow and a slight incline, and I was immobilized.
With the studs, I get better traction than most front wheel drive cars.
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