figured now would be a good time to pick up some snow tires cheap.

 

different tires durin the winter? wow u guys have it bad.

 

its canada eh, LOL

no its just the tires im getting arent exactly ideal for winter. and i thought a lot of winter tires would be on sale at this point

 

Dunlop graspic gst's

 

Michelin Arctic Alpins (discontinued). Awesome in snow and ice. Never gotten stuck (not that we get much snow anyways )

I may be selling my set. I upgraded my brakes so these don't fit anymore (mounted on 14" steelies)

 

will those steelies clear DA brakes?

 

they sure will. DA RS trim come with 14" steelies. It'll fill those 14" steelies right up.

 

pm me pricing and how much tread is left etc.

 

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I think the best time of the year to buy snow tires is typically Early fall.

Snow tires are amazing, simply put.

If it even gets cold where you live, I would recommend winter tires. The properties of the rubber used in summer tires changes drastically below about 40F...so when it is cold and wet out it's like driving on a totally different tire. Plus, if they salt the roads where you live then you'll be preserving your alloy wheels too.

I personally use Dunlop Graspic DS-2's, which are a fantastic deep-snow/ice tire. I'm very happy with them. I've been able to get 3 winter's worth of use out of them. They handle like a touring tire, but they OWN in the snow. I look forward to driving in bad weather now.




I have a couple of friends that own WRX's and they're using the Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3's. They couldn't stop telling me how much they loved them. After riding in their cars...these H-rated M3's handle AS GOOD AS their stock RE92's. Even they commented about how good the handling was. One of our test driver's owns a WRX and uses M3's in the winter as well.



If you want an all out summer tire, then why not have an all out winter tire if it gets cold where you live?? I've decided no more compromises for me, I want a tire designed to kick *** no matter what the weather is!

Matt

 

faulken zx

 

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I agree. Most tire retailers/distributors (e.g. Tire Rack) run out of snow tires in early winter, and don't restock until late summer and early fall.

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The other thing a lot of people don't realize is that winter tires aren't just for snow and ice; they grip better in frigid temperatures even when the roads are dry. Winter tires are designed to have a lower range of operating temperatures than summer tires. They won't grip well on the occasional warm day, but they do great most of the time, for those living in northern climates where cold weather is the norm.

Many tire brands offer two different types of winter tire for passenger cars. One is the absolute best on snow and ice, offers so-so handling at highway speeds, and is less expensive; examples are the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50, Dunlop Graspic DS-2, and Michelin X-Ice. The other is not quite as good on snow and ice, but offers much better handling at highway speeds, and is more expensive; examples include the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22 and LM-25, Dunlop Winter Sport M3, and Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2.

I've used several brands of winter tire, including the Michelin Arctic Alpin and the Bridgestone Blizzak MZ-02, both of which have been discontinued as their manufacturers continue to update their lines.

 

How much do the DS-2's go for?

I'm thinking of driving on some Azenis throught the fall/summer, and use some winter tires for the winter of course. I'm in Jersey, so in the winter it can get under 20 degrees, and sometimes even 10 degrees. My tires that I have on my stock Integra right now really suck ***. I forgot the name, something Predator.

Also How do I know if my ABS is working right. Can I take it somewhere for them to check it out.

 

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You can look up prices for your size on the Tire Rack website.

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On a rainy day, go to an empty parking lot. Get some speed up and slam on the brakes as hard as you can. If the pedal pulses and you can still steer the car straight, the ABS works. If it doesn't pulse and you can't steer, the ABS isn't working.

 

K, thanks. It feels as if sometimes, probably because of my tires also that when I hit the brakes, usually in snow or in rainy weather that the pedal kind of pulses, or it seems like my breaks lock up and I slide

 

I say just get a 4wd truck for the winter thats what i did I have a lifted 01 Ram that has mud tires that work well in the snow and don't drive my car in deep snow anymore since I got the truck.

 

i used cooper wintermasters. the tread is like that of ice racing tires. VERY impressed.

 

I ran Wintermark tires that I picked up at WalMart for like $50 a tire. I've tried Blizzaks and Yokohama winter tires and these WalMart specials are superb. Don't be scared by the super low price - they are awesome on ice and snow. I have had the same set for 3 winters so they also last a long time!

I put the winter wheels on October 31st right before the first snow fall and remove them when the snow melts in April.

I am in Winterpeg, Manitoba....so you know I know what winter is all about

 

Blizzaks.

 

I have also used the Blizzaks before and they are a decent tire but not worth twice the price of the Walmart specials.

 

Chains

 

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LOL

Chains are ok as a solution to get out of a tough spot but they get kind of noisy when you try and drive on the highway with them

 

nokian, hankapelittas, but there is a new version , best tires ive had by far ,(there also the most winning amature rally tire ever lol)