Snow Tires

[Enemies]

Thanks for the info guys. Looks like I'm going to be going for 205/55/16 tires.

Went to Costco and the one's I wanted were $199 each but they had no wheels in stock. They had some steelies but the bolt patterns weren't the same so I either need to buy them elsewhere or get everything from a different place.

Looked at Kal Tire and this is the quote I got online. Thoughts? Added up quickly with the recommended 4 wheel alignment and lead free passenger wheel balance and that doesn't even count the steel wheels yet.

Michelin X-Ice® Xi3™ Tire (205/55R16 94 H) 4 $199.12 $796.48
*500* 413R 1.25" RUBBER VALVE STEM 4 $3.45 $13.80
4 WHEEL ALIGNMENT (recommended) 1 $114.95 $114.95
LEAD FREE PASSENGER WHEEL BALANCE 4 $23.00 $92.00
†Installation, Rotations, Flat repairs and Lifetime balancing 1 Free $0.00
†Road Hazard Warranty and 30-Day No-Hassle guarantee 1 Free $0.00

Sub-Total $1,017.23
Taxes $124.43
Environmental Fees $20.00

Total Price$1,161.66

[roddy]

The car is pretty new...unless you suspect issues with the front end, I would skip the alignment. The savings will buy at least two of your steel wheels. Are you going to pass on the TPMS? I thought about doing this as well, but I really don't want to stare at the light for 5 or so months. A large tire shop should be able to set you up with sensors and programming. In my case, I bought the sensors from the dealer (about $50 X 4), and will have to have them do the programming. They want $89 each time I swap the wheels from summer to winter and back. There has got to be a cheaper way...

[Enemies]

Ah, crap. Didn't realize there would be a consequence to not getting TPMS. Hrm, maybe I'll skip it this year and if it bugs the crap out of me add it next year.

Somebody figure out an easy way to disable the TPMS light without it affecting anything else?

[7thgear]

Originally Posted by Enemies

Ah, crap. Didn't realize there would be a consequence to not getting TPMS. Hrm, maybe I'll skip it this year and if it bugs the crap out of me add it next year.

Somebody figure out an easy way to disable the TPMS light without it affecting anything else?

the consequence of not getting TPMS is that you will have a little light on your dash

woopty-do

just inspect your own tires once in awhile you're boss.

[engsr]

Originally Posted by Enemies

Ah, crap. Didn't realize there would be a consequence to not getting TPMS. Hrm, maybe I'll skip it this year and if it bugs the crap out of me add it next year.

Somebody figure out an easy way to disable the TPMS light without it affecting anything else?

Our BRZs don't have the TPMS.

As for tires/wheels, call Tires23 in Mississauga (Dixie/Matheson). They can get you steelies as well or you could look around for a used set of Subaru 16" alloys.

[Enemies]

Originally Posted by engsr

Our BRZs don't have the TPMS.

As for tires/wheels, call Tires23 in Mississauga (Dixie/Matheson). They can get you steelies as well or you could look around for a used set of Subaru 16" alloys.

Oh, Canadian BRZ's don't have it? Meaning no TPMS light when I throw new wheels on there?

I think I'd really rather stay away from alloys because of the salt. And I'm sure there's a bunch of great places to buy from in Ontario but shipping out West would probably be really expensive.

So, I know I need 16" wheels in a 5x100 bolt pattern but anything else I need to look for like a specific width? I'm a little confused by information I got from Costco. Took a picture that said: 5x100, 12x1.50, 21mm, 17"/18".

And anybody know what Lead Free Passenger Wheel Balance is? Is that something I need or a right rip?

[roddy]

Any car made from 2007 on without TPMS would be a surprise to me. 7thgear is right, you don't need to run the sensors...I know the light would bug me (almost as much as a little piece of black tape covering up the light), so I got some. Lead free just means the wheel weights used do not contain lead. Lead is soft, dense, and makes a good wheel weight material. Lead weights are slowly being phased out for environmental reasons.

[thorlius]

My 2010 Cobalt doesn't have a TPMS. Actually it's lacking ABS and cruise control, too. With power windows and locks. Piece of garbage. Edit: Anyone wanna buy it once I get my FR-S?

[drei]

Originally Posted by thorlius

My 2010 Cobalt doesn't have a TPMS. Actually it's lacking ABS and cruise control, too. With power windows and locks. Piece of garbage. Edit: Anyone wanna buy it once I get my FR-S?

good selling points..

$300?

[roddy]

Originally Posted by thorlius

My 2010 Cobalt doesn't have a TPMS. Actually it's lacking ABS and cruise control, too. With power windows and locks. Piece of garbage. Edit: Anyone wanna buy it once I get my FR-S?

I stand surprised.

[Burrcold]

Originally Posted by roddy

Any car made from 2007 on without TPMS would be a surprise to me. 7thgear is right, you don't need to run the sensors...I know the light would bug me (almost as much as a little piece of black tape covering up the light), so I got some. Lead free just means the wheel weights used do not contain lead. Lead is soft, dense, and makes a good wheel weight material. Lead weights are slowly being phased out for environmental reasons.

My 2010 Genesis Coupe didn't have TPMS either, in fact the 2013's don't either.

[Skye]

My car certainly does not have TPMS.

[engsr]

Originally Posted by Enemies

Oh, Canadian BRZ's don't have it? Meaning no TPMS light when I throw new wheels on there?

I think I'd really rather stay away from alloys because of the salt. And I'm sure there's a bunch of great places to buy from in Ontario but shipping out West would probably be really expensive.

So, I know I need 16" wheels in a 5x100 bolt pattern but anything else I need to look for like a specific width? I'm a little confused by information I got from Costco. Took a picture that said: 5x100, 12x1.50, 21mm, 17"/18".

And anybody know what Lead Free Passenger Wheel Balance is? Is that something I need or a right rip?

Nope, no TPMS - no light. Believe me, I was a bit surprised (and glad) that we didn't get them.

I'm a moron - didn't realize you were out West. I sometimes forget how big Canada is. Have you looked at 1010tires? I think they're based in BC somewhere.

As for wheel specs, 16" with a width between 6.5"-7" will do fine for a 205 tire. Bolt pattern 5x100 (of course) and offset within 45-55 should clear everything. If I lost you check out this link - http://www.1010tires.com/About/Tech.

[captslow]

Originally Posted by Enemies

Oh, Canadian BRZ's don't have it? Meaning no TPMS light when I throw new wheels on there?

I looked as hard as I could. But there's no TPMS light on the dash. The light is just not there (BRZ only though, not sure about FRS).