Winter Tires? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

joergasm · 10-01-2012, 06:41 PM

For the people tht sadly have to drive their fr-s/brz in the winter(me because it arrives in december)

What tires will you be using? Also which ones would you say is the best bang for your buck?

cnk · 10-01-2012, 07:16 PM

I'm going to go with General Altimax Arctic's as I think they're the best bang for the buck winter tire. They are studdable too if you require it.

ModBargains.com · 10-01-2012, 07:18 PM

Lots of my customers are using Bridgestone Blizzaks, Dunlop SP Winters, and I've had a few Michelin PA2's here and there as well.

Flat Black VW · 10-01-2012, 07:20 PM

I'll be going with the generals also. I have used them in the past and they worked great plus I still have 2 brand new ones sitting in my shed.

dsgerbc · 10-01-2012, 10:28 PM

You get what you pay for. There are some cheaper options, with old thread patterns and even older actual compounds. Seeing that you're in Ontario, studded are a no-go, so I'd get something with a new compound. Say, X-Ice3.

Superhatch · 10-01-2012, 10:30 PM

This is the ...5th? thread on this topic?

VietnamPhenom · 10-01-2012, 11:22 PM

I will be going with Bridgestone Blizzaks WS-70. I picked up a set of 04 WRX 16" rims for $150. I will be upsizing to a 205/60 R16. Its 1 inch taller then 215/45 R17 and option 205/55 R16 that Subaru are equipped with. Lucky for me, I get 50% off on Blizzaks seeing that I work for Bridgestone/Firestone.

WiKKiD · 10-01-2012, 11:24 PM

Dunlop Wintersport 3D FTW!

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@Art_Mighty · 10-01-2012, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WiKKiD

Dunlop Wintersport 3D FTW!

I just got my set ordered...

Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 Performance Winter / Snow tires

@Art_Mighty · 10-01-2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superhatch

This is the ...5th? thread on this topic?

It is but we need someone to start an "Official Winter Tire Thread". You up for it!?

diddy · 10-02-2012, 06:01 AM

Want to do 16" steelies and 205/55 R16.

I've been thinking about either the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 or the Continental ExtremeWinterContact. Like the Blizzaks but worried about the tread life on them.

Also I'm in Vancouver so sometimes there isn't much snow but there is the odd time we have a huge dump. But if there isn't then maybe I should go with something less aggressive for snow and go for performance. So I was thinking the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 or Primacy Alpin PA3.

There seems to more choices if you go with a 17" but I wanted to keep my stock tires in case I don't get new wheels right away.

Anyways any suggestions?

Chimpo · 10-02-2012, 07:47 AM

I had great experience with the Conti's on another car. They also have a generally great review on Tire Rack. They are what I was planning on running.

MVJ1975 · 10-02-2012, 07:56 AM

I'm going to go with the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 as well. We don't get a lot of snow here, and it's cleared quickly when we do, so a performance winter is fine.

NOHOME · 10-02-2012, 02:26 PM

Blizzacks and 16" steelies arrive from Tire Rack today. The Blizzacks got me through ten winters in a Miata, so I have to say I have some confidence in them.

Now, as to how this tail happy whore is going to drive in the snow, I am waiting to see!

10-01-2012, 06:41 PM	#1
joergasm Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Subaru BRZ 2013 - SWP 6MT Location: Toronto Posts: 354 Thanks: 97 Thanked 42 Times in 25 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Winter Tires? For the people tht sadly have to drive their fr-s/brz in the winter(me because it arrives in december) What tires will you be using? Also which ones would you say is the best bang for your buck?

10-01-2012, 07:20 PM	#4
Flat Black VW Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: NOVA Posts: 894 Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 202 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'll be going with the generals also. I have used them in the past and they worked great plus I still have 2 brand new ones sitting in my shed. __________________ Build Thread: http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43355

10-01-2012, 10:30 PM	#6
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	This is the ...5th? thread on this topic? __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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10-01-2012, 07:16 PM	#2
cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm going to go with General Altimax Arctic's as I think they're the best bang for the buck winter tire. They are studdable too if you require it.

10-01-2012, 07:18 PM	#3
ModBargains.com Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: FR-S Location: La Habra, CA Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 88 Thanked 416 Times in 274 Posts Mentioned: 63 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Lots of my customers are using Bridgestone Blizzaks, Dunlop SP Winters, and I've had a few Michelin PA2's here and there as well.

10-01-2012, 10:28 PM	#5
dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You get what you pay for. There are some cheaper options, with old thread patterns and even older actual compounds. Seeing that you're in Ontario, studded are a no-go, so I'd get something with a new compound. Say, X-Ice3.

10-01-2012, 11:22 PM	#7
VietnamPhenom Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S WHITEOUT Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I will be going with Bridgestone Blizzaks WS-70. I picked up a set of 04 WRX 16" rims for $150. I will be upsizing to a 205/60 R16. Its 1 inch taller then 215/45 R17 and option 205/55 R16 that Subaru are equipped with. Lucky for me, I get 50% off on Blizzaks seeing that I work for Bridgestone/Firestone.

10-01-2012, 11:24 PM	#8
WiKKiD WiKKiD Large Penis Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: 2001 Audi TT Quattro "BT 300+Whp" Location: Ohio Posts: 237 Thanks: 3 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dunlop Wintersport 3D FTW! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

10-02-2012, 06:01 AM	#11
diddy Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Sport-Tech Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 80 Thanks: 23 Thanked 11 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Want to do 16" steelies and 205/55 R16. I've been thinking about either the Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 or the Continental ExtremeWinterContact. Like the Blizzaks but worried about the tread life on them. Also I'm in Vancouver so sometimes there isn't much snow but there is the odd time we have a huge dump. But if there isn't then maybe I should go with something less aggressive for snow and go for performance. So I was thinking the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 or Primacy Alpin PA3. There seems to more choices if you go with a 17" but I wanted to keep my stock tires in case I don't get new wheels right away. Anyways any suggestions?

10-02-2012, 07:47 AM	#12
Chimpo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: '15 STi Ltd Location: Probably a location near you! Posts: 297 Thanks: 37 Thanked 149 Times in 61 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had great experience with the Conti's on another car. They also have a generally great review on Tire Rack. They are what I was planning on running.

10-02-2012, 02:26 PM	#14
NOHOME Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: RAVEN Location: LONDON ONTARIO Posts: 787 Thanks: 86 Thanked 786 Times in 341 Posts Mentioned: 12 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Blizzacks and 16" steelies arrive from Tire Rack today. The Blizzacks got me through ten winters in a Miata, so I have to say I have some confidence in them. Now, as to how this tail happy whore is going to drive in the snow, I am waiting to see!

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