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Golevka · 11-24-2015, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gouldilocks

Well the Chicago land area got hit with 16in of snow over the weekend so I thought it be a good idea to put on my snow tire/wheels. And I love the look

205/55-16 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK WS80 on 16X7 SPARCO TERRA

Overall the tires are great and will get through about anything your front end will allow. Highway driving is not great with these, anything past 70 is sketchy.
The car feels more loose up top and you gain about half an inch in height maybe less.

Cold weather and snow are headed my way soon and I'm looking to buy some Blizzaks. So you went with the 205? That's the narrower one right? And you went whole hog and got the studless ice and snow? These are the two things I'm debating. 205's or 215's? Performance or studless ice and snow? But, I guess since the car is so light and rear wheel drive, that you probably made the right decision here.

Allan13 · 11-25-2015, 12:57 AM

Just installed the asd hydro ebrake with dual calipers from spencer fab.

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gouldilocks · 11-25-2015, 08:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Golevka

Cold weather and snow are headed my way soon and I'm looking to buy some Blizzaks. So you went with the 205? That's the narrower one right? And you went whole hog and got the studless ice and snow? These are the two things I'm debating. 205's or 215's? Performance or studless ice and snow? But, I guess since the car is so light and rear wheel drive, that you probably made the right decision here.

I went with the 205, it is narrower but taller more sidewall. I had a hard time debating the performance LM's compared to the WS's just like you.

Chicago sees it fair share of sub below zero temps and snow from the month of Dec/Jan/Feb. Just didn't wanna risk it in those days you wish you needed a better tire. I commute daily 40 miles round trip.

I also live on a side street that does not get to much plow action so the ice below the snow was a concern for me.

But lately the winter in Chicago have been tamed from the years past but you just never know..... But its damn fun driving in these in the snow ! feels rally carish.

Jfheisenberg · 11-25-2015, 10:21 AM

I added my perrin front plate relocator kit and my personalized license plate

echo419 · 11-25-2015, 10:47 AM

dude you need to eat the crust. that's the most healthy part. :p

soccerk18 · 11-25-2015, 02:16 PM

Got these...

shattered_memory · 11-25-2015, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by soccerk18

Got these...

I just ordered these! Let us know your opinion on it once you install them.

AznKirby · 11-25-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by echo419

dude you need to eat the crust. that's the most healthy part. :p

The reference is lost on you

Tcoat · 11-25-2015, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by AznKirby

The reference is lost on you

DocWalt · 11-25-2015, 10:50 PM

Got my TOM'S USDM DOT spec all red taillights finally. They look perfect

barryj21 · 11-26-2015, 03:24 AM

... installed the Grimmspeed tow hook holder and fitted my first plates. I prefer the front with no plate, so it's a shame it's required by law.

NMBRzer · 11-26-2015, 06:32 PM

Cooking most of the day but had time to sneak out and install these

Golevka · 11-26-2015, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by gouldilocks

I went with the 205, it is narrower but taller more sidewall. I had a hard time debating the performance LM's compared to the WS's just like you.

Chicago sees it fair share of sub below zero temps and snow from the month of Dec/Jan/Feb. Just didn't wanna risk it in those days you wish you needed a better tire. I commute daily 40 miles round trip.

I also live on a side street that does not get to much plow action so the ice below the snow was a concern for me.

But lately the winter in Chicago have been tamed from the years past but you just never know..... But its damn fun driving in these in the snow ! feels rally carish.

Gotcha. I might do the same. The performance tires might be more fun more of the time, but then again there's nothing fun about crashing or getting stuck.

Golevka · 11-26-2015, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by gouldilocks

205/55-16 BRIDGESTONE BLIZZAK WS80 on 16X7 SPARCO TERRA

Overall the tires are great and will get through about anything your front end will allow. Highway driving is not great with these, anything past 70 is sketchy.
The car feels more loose up top and you gain about half an inch in height maybe less.

So let me get this straight. You went down an inch on the wheel size, but gained back a half and inch on sidewall? So really doesn't that mean you lowered the car by a half an inch? from stock 17"s on 215's? Or is having 16"s necessary to fit the 205's in there?

11-25-2015, 12:57 AM	#13120
Allan13 Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Everett, WA Posts: 56 Thanks: 6 Thanked 24 Times in 21 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Just installed the asd hydro ebrake with dual calipers from spencer fab. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G900A using Tapatalk __________________ PBM angle kit, PBM coilovers, PBM RLCA, Tomei 2way diff, Hydraulic Ebrake, Bride Seat, Schorth harness.

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NMBRzer Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: Albuquerque Posts: 41 Thanks: 2 Thanked 21 Times in 17 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Cooking most of the day but had time to sneak out and install these Attached Images

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