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Boofneenee · 11-25-2013, 12:00 PM

Hi,

Can someone direct me to where i can find the cheapest possible set of snow tires on the cheapest wheels possible? Tire rack has some i can get mounted on cheap wheels for like 600 to 700 maybe. Anyone selling used ones? Is it not practical to only get a pair of rear snow tires and leave the front stock? I understand that cheap tires may not be very safe but i dont plan on driving this far or often during these next shitty months. I would much rather spend my koney on performance parts Any advice would be helpful

reebis · 11-25-2013, 12:39 PM

When $$$ is a factor, Winterforce tires win hands down. I've had a set for 8 seasons and they work great.

Edit: And you should ALWAYS put snow tires on in sets (F & R).

infinite012 · 11-25-2013, 12:49 PM

Winterforce isn't available in stock size (215/45/17).

ZionsWrath · 11-25-2013, 12:55 PM

You want the cheapest possible so you can spend on performance items for summer?

I think you are misguided...

good luck

7thgear · 11-25-2013, 01:01 PM

no money for snowtires?

robabrotha

Captain Stall · 11-25-2013, 02:52 PM

I've found 16" tires + wheels are often cheaper than 17" tires.

I'd question the logic like ZionsWrath did, but to be fair, OP did say he's not driving far or often.

Hmm, on that note, maybe taking a taxi on those trips would be even cheaper than buying tires that admittedly won't be used very much.

Anomie · 11-25-2013, 03:10 PM

I too am having a difficult time justifying winter rubber because I want to save up for warm weather mods. But I always have the option of car pooling to work if the conditions aren't safe.

I don't really like the "not far or often" excuse to get shitty winter rubber though. You can easily lose control and do damage to yourself and your car no matter how far you're going or how often you need to use it.

If you don't have another mode of transportation or someone who can give you rides, definitely don't skimp on your winter safety just to save a few bills. "cheapest possible" solution is rarely the smart solution. rarely.

PrimeMotoring · 11-25-2013, 04:39 PM

If you can find a set of 16" steelies or other wheels cheap, Vulcan tire sells these Jinyu snow tires for real cheap... 205/55/16 for $61 per

http://www.vulcantire.com/cgi-bin/ti...nyu_yw51_s.cst

*Just saw tirerack sells 16" steelies for our cars...$58 per

DylanFRS · 11-25-2013, 04:45 PM

Definitely worth cheaping out on the thing that will keep you from going into a ditch on the ice. That way you can spend all that money you saved on body work in the summer! As long as they are black and round (ish?)!

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reebis Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2020 STI Limited Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 72 Thanks: 5 Thanked 37 Times in 20 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	When $$$ is a factor, Winterforce tires win hands down. I've had a set for 8 seasons and they work great. Edit: And you should ALWAYS put snow tires on in sets (F & R).

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ZionsWrath Thanks Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: BRZ Location: NY Posts: 4,163 Thanks: 5,989 Thanked 3,100 Times in 1,498 Posts Mentioned: 38 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	You want the cheapest possible so you can spend on performance items for summer? I think you are misguided... good luck

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Anomie Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited Location: New York Posts: 145 Thanks: 42 Thanked 50 Times in 34 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I too am having a difficult time justifying winter rubber because I want to save up for warm weather mods. But I always have the option of car pooling to work if the conditions aren't safe. I don't really like the "not far or often" excuse to get shitty winter rubber though. You can easily lose control and do damage to yourself and your car no matter how far you're going or how often you need to use it. If you don't have another mode of transportation or someone who can give you rides, definitely don't skimp on your winter safety just to save a few bills. "cheapest possible" solution is rarely the smart solution. rarely.

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DylanFRS Lost in Kansas Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS (Raven) Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 662 Thanks: 359 Thanked 317 Times in 185 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Definitely worth cheaping out on the thing that will keep you from going into a ditch on the ice. That way you can spend all that money you saved on body work in the summer! As long as they are black and round (ish?)!

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