2014-2015 Winter Tire & Wheel Discussion - Page 6 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FR-S89 · 10-01-2014, 01:06 PM

Haven't mounted yet but i will be running my X-ice 3s on stock wheels... can't wait for first snowfall

Poodles · 10-01-2014, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlRepellent

Just got my winter setup! 215/45/17 Continental Extreme Winter Contacts with Sparco Terras

I gotta see what these look like on the car...

Caboose · 10-02-2014, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Poodles

I gotta see what these look like on the car...

+1 those will look great!

Black Tire · 10-03-2014, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by rinnamon

I was talking with some folks who highly recommended the blizzaks touring tires. How do these compare to the Nokians?

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Bridgestone's European subsidiary is the largest minority shareholder in Nokian according to Wikipedia. Looking at both company's new winter tires, it seems probable that they are sharing technology. I will be ordering the Bridgestone Blizzak WS80 soon. I like the fact that it is a brand new design and it has an H speed rating, which may translate into good dry road behavior. While the tire is too new to have been tested, I think it will be a top tire for winter when it does finally get snow and ice for testing. I chose this over the Nokian Hakkapelitta R2 this time.

Calbee · 10-03-2014, 04:34 PM

hi guys, my first winter with the FRS.

I live in vancouver BC which is mostly rain and doesnt really snow. when it does, its not that much.

Any suggestions on what i should get?

superleggera · 10-03-2014, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlRepellent

Just got my winter setup! 215/45/17 Continental Extreme Winter Contacts with Sparco Terras

those look rad as hell. gives it a rally car feel

superleggera · 10-03-2014, 11:53 PM

I have a spare set of stock wheels. I was planning on buying snow tires for them, but is going down to 16" that much of an improvement?

Double4Free · 10-04-2014, 01:21 AM

Quick question. For those of you guys with steelies for your winter tire setup, what kind of lug nuts are you using?

dradernh · 10-04-2014, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by superleggera

I have a spare set of stock wheels. I was planning on buying snow tires for them, but is going down to 16" that much of an improvement?

Cheaper tires and a more compliant ride on New England winter roads are pretty much it.

calidus · 10-04-2014, 07:46 PM

16x7 vs 16x6.5? Would the 6.5s actually do noticeably better in snow?

D_Thissen · 10-04-2014, 07:57 PM

^^Probably not

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calidus · 10-05-2014, 07:28 PM

So any wheels under 20lbs should be fine?

dem00n · 10-05-2014, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by calidus

So any wheels under 20lbs should be fine?

16 or 17 by 7 inches. Don't worry about the weight.

You want a good winter wheel?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Run a 215/45/17 dedicated winter tire, no performance winter tire and you'll be fine.

phobos512 · 10-05-2014, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by dem00n

16 or 17 by 7 inches. Don't worry about the weight.

You want a good winter wheel?

http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...All&sort=Brand

Run a 215/45/17 dedicated winter tire, no performance winter tire and you'll be fine.

Link is NFG

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