Winter is coming....
 

Hey peeps in the 253-206-360 area code!

Here in the Seattle-Tacoma area we really don't get much snow, but we do however get ice....

Going from a beater I've never really cared about (2004 Corolla) to a 2014 FR-S is a HUGE difference.

I'm not afraid to admit i'm pretty much a newbie when it comes to cars but I'm learning and learning!

My FR-S is my DD, and I do not have any other cars. With that being said, what are you doing to prepare yours for winter time? I want to keep my paint in high quality shape, and cannot afford new wheels or tires at the moment, how much does that matter? Please help :iono:

Winter tires for the winter?! Hell, I'm getting a set for the summer... Catch my drift?!

:burnrubber:

Last year i bought a used set of Toyo winter tires for 60 bucks. Horrible traction in the wet (and dry). Maybe I look for a more legit set this year.

Store the car!

I WISH I COULD!

I reckon that depends on how much you drive in the winter. If it's just a short distance and you are careful and go slow and the roads aren't snow covered, you could get by with your "summer" tires.

HOWEVER ....... I would recommend at least some A/S tires. I just put on a set of Goodyear, Eagle, Sports A/S. They work good for these parts, so far .

humfrz

Where'd you get em, and how much?

EDIT: I drive from Hilltop to S Tacoma Way

I bought them at the Goodyear Tire Center, 11904 Meridian St E, Puyallup. 253-840-0995.

I trust all of my vehicle maintenance needs to these folks.

215/45R17 Goodyear Eagle Sport A/S

$150.00 per tire.

Nope, they aren't cheap .... but they have a 50,000 mile tread wear warranty. They run quiet, good grip on the wet and good grip on the dry. We shall see about grip on light snow. They are very responsive.

The complete 4 tire package came to about $770.00.

My plan is to rotate them with the OEM summer tires, so I figure I'm set for tires for 80-90,000 miles.

humfrz

If its worth it i'll more then likely end up buying, thanks :thumbup:

Instead of buying tires. Just buy a piece of crap car for winter. Spend 1-2k and not worry about winter damage or some asshat rearending you because it was slippery out. Then after winter sell the crap car to some high school kid!

House Stark ftw! ;)