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edwardl · 09-29-2018, 03:47 PM

2018 BRZ Limited with Performance Package

I ordered this thing back on June 9th and I finally got it! Already got some toys ready to go on (GReddy Revolution cat back, taillight vinyl overlays, etc) that'll go on once I get the plates.

I have a lot of plans for this thing.

Does anyone have any experience with Bridgestone Blizzak tires?

ToySub1946 · 09-29-2018, 04:09 PM

Those tires plus

Michelin Xice plus Nokian models are your best bet for tire brands of winter tires.

Best to have four snow tires on this car.

Your choice if you want studded snow tires or not.

Best to use additional wheels for winter tires...steel wheels are cheapest.
Main reason for additional wheels is because mount and balance labor prices have gotten expensive.
It is typical now to pay $25. each wheel for mount and balance these days.

Can we believe Consumer Reports ? Attached from their November 2018 issue which just came in my mail:

Tcoat · 09-29-2018, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToySub1946

Those tires plus

Michelin Xice plus Nokian models are your best bet for tire brands of winter tires.

Best to have four snow tires on this car.

Your choice if you want studded snow tires or not.

Best to use additional wheels for winter tires...steel wheels are cheapest.
Main reason for additional wheels is because mount and balance labor prices have gotten expensive.
It is typical now to pay $25. each wheel for mount and balance these days.

Anybody looking for studded need to check their local laws. Studded tires are prohibited in many areas.

Steel wheels are best and dedicated wheels saves a pile of wear and tear changing tires every year. Even better to go to 16" wheels and keep them narrow. Th deeper sidewalls help a pile in deeper snow.

Chuckls · 09-29-2018, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Anybody looking for studded need to check their local laws. Studded tires are prohibited in many areas.

Steel wheels are best and dedicated wheels saves a pile of wear and tear changing tires every year. Even better to go to 16" wheels and keep them narrow. Th deeper sidewalls help a pile in deeper snow.

Steel wheels clear the PP brakes? TIL..

Tcoat · 09-29-2018, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuckls

Steel wheels clear the PP brakes? TIL..

Shit, I forgot about that. Would need to get the right offset but they should be available. The 16" would not work though.

jflogerzi · 10-06-2018, 10:14 PM

find some older OEM wheels and use spacers. There built in pockets should allow you to run spacers to clear PP brembos

Stang70Fastback · 10-06-2018, 10:59 PM

General Altimax Arctics are also a great option. I run them on my BRZ here in Chicago, and they work fine, even when I go ice racing on the frozen lakes of Wisconsin.

DarkPira7e · 10-07-2018, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Stang70Fastback

General Altimax Arctics are also a great option.

I also wanted to add that normally I'm a Blizzaks/Hankook iPike guy, but I ran the Altimax last year as was pleasantly surprised.

Please do not buy a used set

09-29-2018, 03:47 PM	#1
edwardl Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2018 Drives: 2018 BRZ Location: New Jersey Posts: 117 Thanks: 2 Thanked 49 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I finally got my car! 2018 BRZ Limited with Performance Package I ordered this thing back on June 9th and I finally got it! Already got some toys ready to go on (GReddy Revolution cat back, taillight vinyl overlays, etc) that'll go on once I get the plates. I have a lot of plans for this thing. Does anyone have any experience with Bridgestone Blizzak tires?

09-29-2018, 04:09 PM	#2
ToySub1946 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 15FRS, 05MustangGT, 85Toyota truck Location: Eureka, Ca. Posts: 574 Thanks: 672 Thanked 590 Times in 279 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Those tires plus Michelin Xice plus Nokian models are your best bet for tire brands of winter tires. Best to have four snow tires on this car. Your choice if you want studded snow tires or not. Best to use additional wheels for winter tires...steel wheels are cheapest. Main reason for additional wheels is because mount and balance labor prices have gotten expensive. It is typical now to pay $25. each wheel for mount and balance these days. Can we believe Consumer Reports ? Attached from their November 2018 issue which just came in my mail: Attached Images Last edited by ToySub1946; 09-29-2018 at 06:25 PM.

10-06-2018, 10:59 PM	#7
Stang70Fastback A.K.A. Starlord Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2015 Series.Blue Location: Illinois Posts: 1,842 Thanks: 845 Thanked 2,099 Times in 834 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	General Altimax Arctics are also a great option. I run them on my BRZ here in Chicago, and they work fine, even when I go ice racing on the frozen lakes of Wisconsin. __________________ . Check out my blog, read all about my BRZ adventures, and oogle my sweet cell-phone photos! You can also find me on Instagram, and on Facebook.

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