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12-19-2016, 12:46 AM | #1 |
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New To Colorado Springs
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I just moved here to the colorado springs area from North Carolina. Can someone add me to the facebook group? I really need help. I tried driving my FRS today in the snow and its definitely not going to work out. The back end slides too easily even though im running 18" michelin super sport AS/3's Is there anybody heading to Fort Carson that i can carpool with? I dont know how ill get on post if this weather is constant which im hearing it is. |
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Welcome. The BRZ needs real snow tires. All season tires just won't cut it. The car can get around just fine as long as you know how to drive it well and you don't high center the car. But that takes a foot of thick snow which we rarely see. I'm not on Facebook so I cannot help with that, unfortunately.
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I use 225/45-17 Dunlop WinterMaxx. They're not special, but a good value and they get the job done. What size wheels will new snow tires be going on? Ideally they would not be wide 18" wheels. Generally speaking narrower is better in snow.
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I would recommend getting 16" or 17" inexpensive wheels , anywhere from 6.5" to 7.5" wide is fine (even black steelies if money is a concern) with a set of dedicated snow tires like Blizzaks or similar. They will make a huge difference. The problem with all-seasons (a.k.a. no-seasons) and especially summer tires is the cold temps make the rubber very hard and inflexible, I often see the term "hockey puck" used. Snow tires stay soft and flexible below 40°F. Also, throwing some 50lb sandbags in the back will help keep some weight over the rear tires. Some argue that this will make the car more likely to spin out (like a pendulum), but can help you get going from a stop more easily.
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