What kind of snow tires do you guys use? and how much did they cost

 

Y dont u just ask me??? But, i wouldnt really kno hehehe... I perfer the Dunlop SP5000, nice and cheap... Perfect for u Cheap Will

 

Michelin Pilot Alpine's, $78

 

No one should ever snow tires on a R. Just get another car for winter. :D (Like I'd know anything about driving in snow).

 

Driving in the snow can be a lot of fun my friend!

*HANDBRAKE*

 

I have a set of Toyo Observe G-02s used for a single day (Vancouver meet that we had last year during December)...mounted on CRV wheels, anyone want to buy them? $400?

 

Winter beaters are fine, but an R is just too much fun in the snow:
http://www.sandmracing.com/videos/typerslidesnow.mov

This was back when i had my GS-R, i'd just gotten my camera, we were playing around with D's R in the slightly snowy lot by Trader Horne. Later that night, in my GS-R, we were doing some insanely high-speed snow drifts at the multiplex, they had much more snow in that lot...like, 40 MPH entry speed, slide for 300 feet with the snow billowing over the roof. When i think about it now, good thing there weren't any potholes

 

I have Pirelli Winter 210s mounted on Civic CX style steel wheels for the winter months.

 

I'm going w/ the Michelin Pilot Alpins for this winter going on a set of Slipstreams

 

Heck yeah.....well, kind of...I had Arctic Alpins, and although I regret having to drive my R last winter, damn...it handles so fricking good in the snow with these things.....you find an unplowed huge parking lot at night, lit up, and you feel like you're rallying.....drifting here and there, then the tires catch and you do some more...it's too fun....yeah...then you drive home on the salty Ohio roads
But I have a hatch now and the r is safe and sound....anyway...
Arctic Alpins worked good

 

I'm not going to pay 20 grand for a car, and not be able to drive it. One of my buddies said it best, "You better drive that thing likes it's a car, and not baby it". What's the point of buying a car, just so I won't be able to drive it. Besides, my winter beater has a blown motor.. hehe. Well I guess I will pick up a set of Michelin Alpines then, thanks for the tips guys, I really appreciate it.

 

The reason I don't ask you, is because you'll probably tell me some bullshit tires to use, and I'll wind up buying racing slicks. PUNK!!!

 

195/60/14 Arctic Alpins on black steelies..... damn, I'm in the wrong forum AGAIN.

 

How much did they costs, including the black steel rims?

 

hakkepelita (sp?)

 

Obviously, since that size won't fit over the ITR stock calipers.

 

I personally use NOKIAN tires ( www.nokiantyres.com )

 

Did you try doing a search on this forum?

For example:
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=77028

 

The best thing would be to get a Winter Beater. If not, I would suggest getting a set of CRV rims and Nokia Hakka 1's. Everyone here in Toronto uses them if they have to drive their Honda/Acura's around in the salt and snow.

Our cars aren't that heavy and the Nokia's seem to be better suited than Bridgstone or Michellin snow tires. The Dunlop Grasspics (or however you spell it) are good in deep snow but not very good in the light slushy stuff.

Also, the Nokia's are "studable" if it's leagal to do so in your area. We're not allowed to put metal studs in our tires here in T.O.

I'd make sure you clean the gap between the rear quarter pannel and the wheel- well at least once a week. All Honda's rust there once the car is about 3-4yrs old (if it's seen winter and road salt!)

 

anything nokian. even their all-season versions are better than some dedicated snows from other brands. i have pilot alpins, but my friend has the a/s nokian nrw's on his old corolla and he can get up the hill to my place much easier than i can

 

what about the B to tha Lizza, A to tha Izzack....fo shizzy mah nizzy.....

btw, thats Blizzack if you dont understand

 

I drive in the Boston area. We get snow, but most of the winter is on dry pavement because they clear the streets fairly quickly.

The first winter I had Pirelli Winter 210 Asimmetrico, and hated them at first. By the second winter on them, I'd gotten used to them and I think they'd gotten a lot less squirmy after they wore a bit. So I was happy enough with them. (You can probably find more of my comments about them in the archive.)

Last winter I got the Pirelli SnowSport 210, which replaces the 210A, and I liked them a lot better. Definitely happy with them, and don't regret not going with an all-season (which I considered, since before the ITR I always had all-season tires).

Both of those Pirellis are H-rated. I imagine more hard-core snow tires or ice tires feel really horrible, but I haven't ever driven on them so I can't say for sure.

 

There are several models of Bridgestone Blizzak tires. The one I found best meets my needs - the MZ-02 - doesn't come in the 195/55-15 stock size. The LM-22 does, though.

There is no "best" winter tire. Some winter tires (e.g. Blizzak MZ-02) are designed to perform best in frigid temperatures and on ice, but may feel "mushy" when the temperatures go above freezing. Others (Michelin Pilot Alpin) are designed to give a better street and highway ride but aren't quite as good on snow and ice. Shop around, and take your own needs into consideration.

If I were buying stock size snow tires now, and lived in an area like Chicago or New England where it gets very cold and there's lots of snow and ice, I would go with the Nokian Hakkapolita or maybe the Michelin Arctic Alpin. If I lived in say St. Louis or Philadelphia where winter occurs but is milder, I think I'd go with the Michelin Pilot Alpin.