Winter snow frs/brz - Page 4 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

tinger00 · 07-25-2013, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by R3d

how was your fuel consumption change from the extra weight during the winter months ?

I was still averaging 27 miles. I took the weight out when ever the roads were finally cleared of snow and ice, and no snow storms in the forecast... that's why I decided to put the sand in light weight tool box.

thill · 07-26-2013, 11:34 AM

I like Blizzaks, but I picked up some Firestone Winterforce tires because they were so much cheaper and they performed beautifully here in Minnesota. Really comes down to budget, I think Blizzaks are probably the better tire, but the Winterforce tires more than got the job done for a lot less.

R3d · 07-29-2013, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by tinger00

I was still averaging 27 miles. I took the weight out when ever the roads were finally cleared of snow and ice, and no snow storms in the forecast... that's why I decided to put the sand in light weight tool box.

27 is still good, this car is really impressing me fuel consumption wise!

Rayme · 07-29-2013, 09:00 AM

Snow + FRS = Match made in heaven. Drove it all winter on good snow tires and I never had a single problem, always in control.

Auzburner · 07-29-2013, 10:06 AM

I absolutely need snows. I'm really debating on if I should mount on the stock rims or buy some steel to use for the winter... If I were to go with steel, does anyone recommend an alternate width/diameter that may provide improved performance in the snow?

tinger00 · 07-30-2013, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Auzburner

I absolutely need snows. I'm really debating on if I should mount on the stock rims or buy some steel to use for the winter... If I were to go with steel, does anyone recommend an alternate width/diameter that may provide improved performance in the snow?

For the price steelies cost... I would mount on your stock wheels and put the money you were gonna pay for the steelies towards a nicer wheel for the summer. And if you don't want the TPMS light on the whole time, you'll need a new set of sensors to.

17" steelies are 72 bucks a pop.
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...rw=&vid=022253

Scionshaun · 08-12-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Rayme

Snow + FRS = Match made in heaven. Drove it all winter on good snow tires and I never had a single problem, always in control.

What kind of tires and rim size did you mount on them?

Double4Free · 08-12-2013, 12:51 AM

Went with general altimax. Didn't really have a problem in deep ass Chicago snow.

Sent via my mind using telekinesis.

Scionshaun · 08-12-2013, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Double4Free

Went with general altimax. Didn't really have a problem in deep ass Chicago snow.

Sent via my mind using telekinesis.

With stock rims?

Rayme · 08-12-2013, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Scionshaun

What kind of tires and rim size did you mount on them?

16" steelies that my friend had on a celica. Tires are BF Goodrich Winter Slalom, they have a very shitty sidewall (they're balloony) but wear very slowly and have GREAT grip in the snow. 4th car I use them on and never been stuck.

mrwiggles · 08-12-2013, 06:03 PM

I would also like to +1 getting dedicated snow tires. I drove all winter with the stock tires, and it was not a pleasant experience. My poor FR-S was getting stuck in the most unfortunate places

TheseColorsDontRun · 08-17-2013, 10:05 AM

I have had great success with General Altimax Arctic. Never let me down on previous cars. This winter I'll be getting 16" steelies with these tires.

ZeHeadBanger · 09-22-2013, 02:21 PM

Took the plunge! After saving up enough pennies and waiting a lot, I got it. You guys surely gave me the confidence to drive her on snow (or be able to!) and thanks for that!

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So now to the main point! Definitely planning to get snow tires for her, but not decided between getting steelies or just replacing them on the stock wheels. What do you guys recommend? Also, if I do change to steelies, wouldn't I need to install new TPMS sensors too?

soundman98 · 09-22-2013, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Sccabrz192

I have minimal experience, but my second hand info suggests blizzaks start off decent but degrade rapidly... If you want best of the best take a look at a set of Nokians, particularly Hakkapaliitta's. From lots of input from my tire sources, I decided to go with a set of Mastercraft Glacier Grip II's (on my WRX) reason being they are a generic branded Cooper ice/snow tire, so they worked well and were a phenomenal value.

just wanted to second this. ran blizzaks for a full year(i was gonna get summer tires, just never happened), and the next winter was no better than all seasons even though the tires still had 75% tread left. i ran them into the next spring and they started acting like cheap slippery all-seasons by the time i replaced them with 60-68% tread left...

i've been told by an alberta, can guy that dd's a modded g35 that the nokians are the best in snow, and their tread depth doesn't change their performance as drastically as the blizzaks.

07-29-2013, 09:00 AM	#46
Rayme The Answer Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Mazda 2 Location: Moncton, NB Posts: 1,233 Thanks: 488 Thanked 661 Times in 315 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Snow + FRS = Match made in heaven. Drove it all winter on good snow tires and I never had a single problem, always in control. __________________ \| Roof wrap thread

08-12-2013, 12:51 AM	#50
Double4Free Ashes to ashes. Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Asphalt FR-S Location: Chicago Posts: 236 Thanks: 11 Thanked 31 Times in 23 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Went with general altimax. Didn't really have a problem in deep ass Chicago snow. Sent via my mind using telekinesis. __________________ It is in change that we find purpose.

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ZeHeadBanger Stuck like Glue Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: WRB BRZ Limited Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 100 Thanks: 49 Thanked 19 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Took the plunge! After saving up enough pennies and waiting a lot, I got it. You guys surely gave me the confidence to drive her on snow (or be able to!) and thanks for that! \ So now to the main point! Definitely planning to get snow tires for her, but not decided between getting steelies or just replacing them on the stock wheels. What do you guys recommend? Also, if I do change to steelies, wouldn't I need to install new TPMS sensors too?

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