Winter is coming.... - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Billylammerkins · 10-31-2013, 08:06 PM

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

rice_classic · 10-31-2013, 08:50 PM

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

m.box.design · 10-31-2013, 09:03 PM

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.

Chen · 10-31-2013, 09:14 PM

Store the car!

Billylammerkins · 10-31-2013, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chen

Store the car!

I WISH I COULD!

humfrz · 10-31-2013, 11:33 PM

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

Billylammerkins · 10-31-2013, 11:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

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

humfrz · 11-01-2013, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billylammerkins

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

Billylammerkins · 11-01-2013, 01:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by humfrz

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

wrohdejr · 11-01-2013, 01:56 AM

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!

stockysnail · 11-01-2013, 12:11 PM

House Stark ftw!

Missy · 11-06-2013, 05:30 AM

Shit, I have to worry about getting tires!? I hardly have enough money to put stuff I actually want to pay for on my car..
I'm glad I saw this thread but I'm fucked :/

Tagera · 11-06-2013, 08:59 AM

It depends on how bad it gets. They do a good job of keeping the roads clean from what I've seen so it shouldn't be an issue. Just drive slow, have it in snow setting and put some weight in back.

Missy · 11-06-2013, 08:35 PM

I spose I'll be borrowing bags of kitty litter!

10-31-2013, 08:06 PM	#1
Billylammerkins Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Firestorm Red FR-S 6MT Location: Tacoma, Washington Posts: 192 Thanks: 167 Thanked 64 Times in 38 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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

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