How many are planning on winter driving? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

DjDATZ · 09-11-2012, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by -DK-

Does anyone know of storage facilities for cars in the GTA so that I could lock up my FRS over the winter? Or any other solutions?

Preferably with the ability to pull the car out whenever I want. Would like suggestions too!

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Originally Posted by Neziah

I'll be driving mine as long as the body is not high centered on snow. LOL I am waiting for Rally armor to get their mud flaps released to use during the winter. If it gets too deep I'll have to drive our Legacy.

I like the sound of that! Link to the mud flaps?

Hotrice · 09-11-2012, 05:06 PM

I'll be storing mine and driving my beater....

smbrm · 09-12-2012, 01:20 AM

Sounds like we need a discussion about snow tires and possibly cable chains for BC edges of winter October/April!

I have found the following regarding tire sizing.
http://www.ajdesigner.com/fl_tire/tire.php

215/45R-17(OD =24.62", circumference =77.34", tread /section width =8.4",side wall height= 3.81")

205/55R16 (OD 24.2, circumference 78.2", tread /section width 8.07", side wall height =4.44", 60.6mph compared to 60 mph for the 215/45R-17)

195/55R-16 (OD 24.4", circumference 76.8",tread /section width 7.68", side wall height 4.22", 59.6mph compared to 60 mph for the 215/45R-17))

15" wheels are too small

5x100 bolt pattern for wheels.

Anyone have any comments on which brand of snows they have had good experience with traction and tread wear wise?

RoryTate · 09-12-2012, 09:54 AM

I've had no issues with tread wear or performance with Blizzak WS-60 or WS-70s tires in the past, but this time around I think I'll give Michelin X-Ice Xi3 a try.

dnr · 09-12-2012, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by RoryTate

I've had no issues with tread wear or performance with Blizzak WS-60 or WS-70s tires in the past, but this time around I think I'll give Michelin X-Ice Xi3 a try.

I second michelin x-ice , although i use the first version

good tire indeed

BioRage · 09-12-2012, 11:23 AM

Michelin FTW.

NV Auto · 09-13-2012, 10:31 AM

There are a bunch or OEM Subaru 16 inch wheels that would work. You could get some 16x7 GC goldies or even 02 wrx split five spoke. All would be cheap and strong for winter fun.

dcfr · 09-13-2012, 12:34 PM

GoodYear Ultra Grip Ice WRT
205/55/16 or 215/60/16.
It's rated 4.8 out of 5 on 1010tires.com.

It's too much work to store the car for the whole winter season. For those who planning to do it. Check out http://www.wikihow.com/Store-a-Car for details.

Hope it helps.

SkAsphalt · 09-13-2012, 01:01 PM

At this point my only choice will be to winter drive it..I have not even received my car yet

Turbowned · 09-13-2012, 01:04 PM

I'm undecided. On one hand I know the car will be brilliant in the snow with it's light weight and perfect balance (with a proper set of snow tires added, of course). On the other hand, it will be my first new car purchase and I think I'd rather garage it in the winter and drive a beater around so the BRZ doesn't have to get blasted by sand and salt every day. But then I'll have two fair-weather toys unless I sell the MR2 or make it a track car. Decisions, decisions...

dnr · 09-13-2012, 11:14 PM

can someone recommend a good place for winter tires?
anyone ordered from tirerack.com? any problem with customs?

thanks

DaJo · 09-14-2012, 12:58 AM

Does anyone know if our gas tanks are made of plastic or metal?

engsr · 09-14-2012, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by dnr

can someone recommend a good place for winter tires?
anyone ordered from tirerack.com? any problem with customs?

thanks

Tirerack will ship right to your door with all the taxes, duties, etc. priced out so that you don't pay any extra when they're delivered. They broker their own shipments so you can see exactly what you'll be paying when you check out.

Personally, I'd go local unless you're ordering more than 4 and picking them up in the States. I ordered a set of R-S3s through TR before and it basically worked out to be the same if I bought local. I'll probably get my winters from Tires23, if that helps at all.

dnr · 09-14-2012, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by engsr

Tirerack will ship right to your door with all the taxes, duties, etc. priced out so that you don't pay any extra when they're delivered. They broker their own shipments so you can see exactly what you'll be paying when you check out.

Personally, I'd go local unless you're ordering more than 4 and picking them up in the States. I ordered a set of R-S3s through TR before and it basically worked out to be the same if I bought local. I'll probably get my winters from Tires23, if that helps at all.

any info on the borders? do you just pay the 13% ?
I don't mind picking it up there as I am planning to go to buffalo sometime near thanksgiving
As I check tires1010 its almost 300-400 dollar difference for Michelin tire

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Hotrice Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S & APB RSX Type-S Location: Toronto Posts: 50 Thanks: 3 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	I'll be storing mine and driving my beater....

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smbrm Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Drives: Scion FRS Ht Lva(AT) Location: Alberta Posts: 409 Thanks: 30 Thanked 81 Times in 54 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Sounds like we need a discussion about snow tires and possibly cable chains for BC edges of winter October/April! I have found the following regarding tire sizing. http://www.ajdesigner.com/fl_tire/tire.php 215/45R-17(OD =24.62", circumference =77.34", tread /section width =8.4",side wall height= 3.81") 205/55R16 (OD 24.2, circumference 78.2", tread /section width 8.07", side wall height =4.44", 60.6mph compared to 60 mph for the 215/45R-17) 195/55R-16 (OD 24.4", circumference 76.8",tread /section width 7.68", side wall height 4.22", 59.6mph compared to 60 mph for the 215/45R-17)) 15" wheels are too small 5x100 bolt pattern for wheels. Anyone have any comments on which brand of snows they have had good experience with traction and tread wear wise?

09-12-2012, 09:54 AM	#32
RoryTate Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Montreal Posts: 57 Thanks: 10 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s)	I've had no issues with tread wear or performance with Blizzak WS-60 or WS-70s tires in the past, but this time around I think I'll give Michelin X-Ice Xi3 a try.

09-13-2012, 12:34 PM	#36
dcfr Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: Ultramarine FR-S Location: Toronto Posts: 156 Thanks: 17 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	GoodYear Ultra Grip Ice WRT 205/55/16 or 215/60/16. It's rated 4.8 out of 5 on 1010tires.com. It's too much work to store the car for the whole winter season. For those who planning to do it. Check out http://www.wikihow.com/Store-a-Car for details. Hope it helps.

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