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Post by swirv on Oct 5, 2004 10:35:04 GMT -5
OK, it's time to look for winter tires. Just wondering what everyone is running. I've been shopping and comparing prices for the following sizes: 215/55R16 or 205/55R16.
- Michelin X-Ice Q-rated - softer side walls, new, replacement for Arctic Alpin
- Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2, H-rated - performance, but $$
- Canadian Tire Icetrak (which looks exactly like the old Michelin Arctic Alpins. Also was told that Michelin makes these for CT). Less $$
Can we go down to a 15" rim? If so, what size of tire would you need? 195/65R15?
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Post by vibechick on Oct 5, 2004 11:28:00 GMT -5
I'm glad you brought this up Irvin...I'm thinking I should get some winter tires also...those continentals on there now are terrible.
I'd appreciate any advice, since I'm clueless on what kind of tires to get.
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Post by celica girl on Oct 5, 2004 11:47:01 GMT -5
I didn't like the blizzacks at all... but I hear they redesigned them...
I plan on getting the Michelin Artic Alpins.
Let me see if I can set up a group buy for us.
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Post by vibechick on Oct 5, 2004 14:31:16 GMT -5
Sweet, you're the best Jackie  |
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Post by swirv on Oct 5, 2004 16:53:16 GMT -5
Yeah, thanks, Jackie! So far the best prices I've seen are at Canadian Tire with discounts of $50.00 for tires and $5.00 per rim (black steelies).
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Post by celica girl on Oct 5, 2004 17:06:08 GMT -5
Irvin, I don't know if this is an option for you... but since you plan on getting new rims next year why not just get winter tires for your OEM rims. I know they will be a little more expensive but what are you going to do with 3 sets of rims? I had that exact problem. I ended up selling my stock rims and now have steelies for the winter but I wish I had kept my stock rims and put snow tires on those. Just a thought.  |
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Post by AKLGT on Oct 5, 2004 21:43:56 GMT -5
ya, irvin, just get a set for your oem 16's. would be cheaper than having to get rims, even for 15"
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Oct 5, 2004 22:22:07 GMT -5
I have Blizzaks and I had no problems with them whatsoever last winter. And I put a lot of km's on them.
Stay away from Canadian Tire winter tires. Absolute garbage.
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Post by AKLGT on Oct 6, 2004 2:10:05 GMT -5
i have hancook winter radials. pretty good so far. blizzaks or hakapaleta (not sure on spelling) are some of the best winter radials. atleast here they are the top winter tire! |
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Post by celica girl on Oct 6, 2004 9:13:27 GMT -5
My blizzacks really only lasted me one winter... after that they had as much traction as a normal all season tire.
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Post by DJDoubleLP on Oct 6, 2004 16:26:33 GMT -5
Mine seem to have quite a bit of traction left on them considering the miles that I put on them. Maybe you just had a bad set of tires. Who knows.
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Post by bigwheelz on Oct 9, 2004 15:46:38 GMT -5
I'll get pricing for you all on Tuesday....so the general interest is towards Michelin Artic Alpins?
Let me know..try and stick with one brand/style for now.
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Post by swirv on Oct 13, 2004 11:43:25 GMT -5
Hey bigwheelz! Could I also get a quote for 215/50R17 X-Ice or Pilot Alpin? This is my stock wheel size. Thanks!
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Post by AKLGT on Oct 14, 2004 9:36:59 GMT -5
that'll be spendy! 17's? yikes!!!
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Post by celica girl on Oct 14, 2004 9:44:25 GMT -5
it sure will!!!  |
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