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04-18-2012, 02:48 PM | #43 |
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Hwhy are you saying hwhite ford's hwheels hweird?
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04-18-2012, 03:08 PM | #44 |
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Another reason why you shouldn't use all-season tires when the temperature starts to dip.
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You are exactly right. Where did you hear that? I got that info from Michelin. You can tell too. My winter tires feel grippier and more responsive in those lower temps while my summer tires start to slip.
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I went up a mountain in New Mexico during a bad snow storm in my Eclipse GSX. They were actually closing the roads as I entered. I couldn't even see anything aside from little divits in the snow where the lane dividers were. At times all 4 tires would spin going uphill but I made it thru. Mitsubishi AWD and Michelin winter tires for the win!
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Hello everyone, I am thinking about getting a BRZ and here is my situation. I figured I will just post it here instead of the intro section.
I have a 08 135 as my DD, which is a 3 season car. I have a 04 TL which is my winter beater but will need $1k of work before it will be ready for winter duty. (I know we are in the middle of the summer but I like to plan ahead) I am thinking of getting a BRZ with snows for winter. I know it will be huge fun but is slightly concerned about ground clearance. I thought of putting snows on the 135 (6MT) but with 300hp and tq, I figured going to a lighter BRZ might be easier? I do not think there is much difference in ground clearance. I know coming here I might get a biased view, but will still like to hear you guys out. I guess the questions is what would you do if you were me? Before I was looking into the BRZ, I was actually thinking of replacing the TL with the Nissan Juke (I know it is ugly but I thought it would be indestructible in the snow). And if I got the Juke, I am sure it will be parked whenever there is no snow. With the BRZ, I would definitely take it out all year round. Thanks |
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you can pick up a set of WRX/Saabaru wheels on the cheap. 16x6.5 and run some 205/55/16 winter tires on the factory wheels.
EDIT: I meat 205/50/16, not 205/55/16. Last edited by ranisron; 07-15-2012 at 08:43 PM. |
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I drove a a lot of rear wheel drive cars with all season tires in the snow. Sand bags in the trunk does help with traction. I have used tool boxes, text books, cinder blocks, etc for winter traction. There is no replacement for skill. Doughnuts in an empty, snowed over parking lots can teach you a lot.
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