Snow Tires

[whtchocla7e]

Anyone here have the 16" steelies from Tirerack?

Are they hubcentric? Any problems fitting on our cars or good to go?

[Lithandril]

Originally Posted by Enemies

Yeah, I didn't think of doing that for the FR-S, but I did ask for the BRZ and while the BRZ was listed in their book the data in those fields were missing.

the data is missing because they dont carry it in store, but should still have a part #, i do remember that the frs is listed but they dont carry it in store nor do they do special orders

[Enemies]

Originally Posted by Lithandril

the data is missing because they dont carry it in store, but should still have a part #, i do remember that the frs is listed but they dont carry it in store nor do they do special orders

This PDF was listed earlier in the thread. It was updated some time this November.

http://www.costco.ca/wcsstore/Costco.../100018256.pdf

[Slick]

So X40867 is the part # you need in a 16".

Originally Posted by Enemies

This PDF was listed earlier in the thread. It was updated some time this November.

http://www.costco.ca/wcsstore/Costco.../100018256.pdf

[Enemies]

Originally Posted by Slick

So X40867 is the part # you need in a 16".

Already ordered them weeks ago. X40867T's. Just over $100 with Taxes for the 4 of them. No cost to ship. Not bad considering all 4 weighed like 100 pounds.

With wheels, tires, installation, everything, cost me under $1000 for Michelin X-Ice Xi3's. Everything from/done at Costco.

[thorlius]

I got the X40867s and the dealership is telling me the 205/55/16 tires I also bought won't mount on the rims. The same tires mount on their other 16" rims without issue apparently.

Just a heads up. I am returning the rims.

[smbrm]

Originally Posted by thorlius

I got the X40867s and the dealership is telling me the 205/55/16 tires I also bought won't mount on the rims. The same tires mount on their other 16" rims without issue apparently.

Just a heads up. I am returning the rims.

Did they bother to tell you whey wouldn't mount on the rims?

[thorlius]

Originally Posted by smbrm

Did they bother to tell you whey wouldn't mount on the rims?

My sales guy explained it vaguely and honestly I didn't really understand what he meant. I don't have a clue how you get the rubber around the steel but they mentioned hitting the max PSI before they might damage/blow out the tire... Apparently one of the steelies was "scuffed" in the attempt and was sent to the body shop to be repaired. My guess is that it was actually somehow size related and it was bent/mangled somehow. They said if Costco won't take it back (unlikely) then they'll buy the damaged one off me.

They are apparently going to give me 16" alloys for $70 each instead (less than $30/wheel upgrade cost after I return the steelies), and I'll be done with the hassle for a good few years.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by thorlius

My sales guy explained it vaguely and honestly I didn't really understand what he meant. I don't have a clue how you get the rubber around the steel but they mentioned hitting the max PSI before they might damage/blow out the tire... Apparently one of the steelies was "scuffed" in the attempt and was sent to the body shop to be repaired. My guess is that it was actually somehow size related and it was bent/mangled somehow. They said if Costco won't take it back (unlikely) then they'll buy the damaged one off me.

They are apparently going to give me 16" alloys for $70 each instead (less than $30/wheel upgrade cost after I return the steelies), and I'll be done with the hassle for a good few years.

Sounds like they just wanted you to buy their rims instead. Call up any actual tire shop and they'll tell you that they fit no problem.

[smbrm]

Originally Posted by thorlius

My sales guy explained it vaguely and honestly I didn't really understand what he meant. I don't have a clue how you get the rubber around the steel but they mentioned hitting the max PSI before they might damage/blow out the tire... Apparently one of the steelies was "scuffed" in the attempt and was sent to the body shop to be repaired. My guess is that it was actually somehow size related and it was bent/mangled somehow. They said if Costco won't take it back (unlikely) then they'll buy the damaged one off me.

They are apparently going to give me 16" alloys for $70 each instead (less than $30/wheel upgrade cost after I return the steelies), and I'll be done with the hassle for a good few years.

Either that or they screwed it up some how? I believe you are not supposed to go above 40 psi to seat the bead. If the bead wouldn't seat properly then that may have caused an issue, however the question is what caused the bead not to want to seat?

[DR 86]

Mounted 205/55/16s on 16" hub centric steelies no problem.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by DR 86

Mounted 205/55/16s on 16" hub centric steelies no problem.

Same here.

[thorlius]

Originally Posted by smbrm

Either that or they screwed it up some how? I believe you are not supposed to go about 40 psi to seat the bead. If the bead wouldn't seat properly then that may have caused an issue, however the question is what caused the bead not to want to seat?

That's what he said. They were at 40psi and no dice, didn't want to go higher.

I am pretty sure they are being honest - they told me about the scuff and that it was sent to their body shop, and said they'd buy the one off me if I couldn't return it.

[Rossman]

Originally Posted by whtchocla7e

Anyone here have the 16" steelies from Tirerack?

Are they hubcentric? Any problems fitting on our cars or good to go?

Yes I bought the 16" from tirerack and installed last weekend (right before it snowed in the adirondacks, perfect timing) and they installed no problem.