 Best tires for winter for our cars? |
 Nov 3, 2013 - 12:48 PM
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Enthusiast  Joined Jan 16, '12 From 860, ct Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%)  |
I'm getting close to this thing being drivable, and it's gonna need some snow tires for winter. I usually run Blizzaks, but I think I may want to try something else this winter.
I want some honest opinions on snow tires from you guys, and what size you're running. Will be using factory GT rims until I finish the conversion, then Camry 15" steels thereafter. |
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Nov 4, 2013 - 11:44 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 27, '10 From pittsburgh Currently Offline Reputation: 4 (100%) |
I run tractionized blizzaks at snow races.... they are good unless you get in deep snow. Really you need to decide if you want ice or snow tires and go from there.
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Nov 4, 2013 - 12:26 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Mar 16, '12 Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I have Continental TS800 on my car, but they are only availible in 14'. Larger dimensions have TS830 or 850, which supposed to be the best winter tire. I am amazed by TS800, because you have to be really brave to break grip with them on the snow. Continentals are my recommendation, but the choice is yours
This post has been edited by storm26: Nov 4, 2013 - 12:27 PM |
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Nov 4, 2013 - 12:29 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 10, '10 From MA Currently Offline Reputation: 37 (100%) |
I ran General Altimax Artics last winter and I absolutely love them.
Had to buy new ones for my 15" stock wheels since I originally bought too big of a size for my 16" wheels. You have to go with 195/55/15 instead of the stock 205/55/15 since they only make them in 195's. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...romCompare1=yes |
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Nov 4, 2013 - 4:30 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined May 31, '11 From Rochester, NY Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
Hankook IPike studded. Beast in snow and on ice.
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Nov 5, 2013 - 11:18 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Apr 18, '05 From Calgary Currently Offline Reputation: 20 (100%) |
I had a set of Federal Himalaya WS2 and I thought they were really good for the price. They are more snow tires than performance winter tires and have a bit of road noise and somewhat noticeable rolling resistance. That didn't bother me because I frequently drove to the mountains and wanted tires that are capable of climbing uphill even in the worst conditions.
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Nov 6, 2013 - 12:05 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Jun 18, '09 From Orlando Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
QUOTE (mkernz22 @ Nov 4, 2013 - 12:29 PM)  You have to go with 195/55/15 instead of the stock 205/55/15 since they only make them in 195's It's a good idea anyway to undersize a snow tire. This post has been edited by SwissFerdi: Nov 6, 2013 - 12:06 AM -------------------- '97 ST \ Eibach \ KYB \ Kenwood \ Alpine \ Cusco \ OEM+ [sold 10/18]
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Nov 6, 2013 - 8:35 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Dec 22, '06 From Columbia, MD Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
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Nov 6, 2013 - 8:47 AM
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 Enthusiast Joined Feb 3, '06 From Czech Republic (Europe) Currently Offline Reputation: 56 (100%) |
Michelin Pilot Alpin 2
 . Same size as summer tires
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Nov 23, 2013 - 5:34 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Sep 23, '12 From Ireland Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i have used Yokohama ice guards on a st202 and were amazing!!
and verdstein snowtrac 3s on the st205... i love these tyres!!
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Nov 27, 2013 - 9:01 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Oct 18, '06 From cincinnati Currently Offline Reputation: 10 (100%) |
tires that allow you to keep it hibernating in the garage for 3months without going flat
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Dec 11, 2013 - 1:06 PM
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 Enthusiast Joined Jun 22, '12 From Central NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I second General Altimax Arctic! I run them on all my winter vehicles, and so do all of my buddies.
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