What Winter Tire for NY Weather? - Page 5 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ScionFR-S · 10-25-2012, 10:46 AM

That setup looks awesome, u turned this thing into a snowmobile haha

cnk · 10-25-2012, 10:55 AM

I ordered some General Altimax Arctics as well with 17" Sparco Assetto Gara wheels in Matte Graphite Silver from TireRack. Should be getting them today. I just couldn't get myself to order the steelies. LOL.

ScionFR-S · 10-25-2012, 07:18 PM

bump

VietnamPhenom · 10-25-2012, 10:30 PM

We just got our first snow last night. It didnt stick to the ground. I will follow up with future review. What I also did was I left my stock wheels in the back for some added weight and to keep my stupid TPMS light from coming on.

dsgerbc · 10-25-2012, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VietnamPhenom

Here is my winter setup. I got some 16" Subaru Legacy wheels running 205/60 R16 Bridgestone Blizzaks WS-70.

So how's the handling on those 60-series tires?

VietnamPhenom · 10-25-2012, 11:38 PM

The ride is smoother since its a 60 series instead of the stock 45 and the Subaru 55 series. Handling wise, its about the same. I took a few corners going around 30-45mph, and it felt the same as with the stock 215/45 R17.

TRev · 10-26-2012, 01:55 AM

General Altimax Arctic can't be beat for price/performance. Mine are waiting at the dealer...now I just need a car lol

Mr. Sociable · 10-26-2012, 03:19 AM

Mine:

225/50/16 on Legacy GT snowflakes

Furtive · 10-26-2012, 03:46 AM

running on 225/50/16 on steelieS!

ScionFR-S · 10-26-2012, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Sociable

Mine:

225/50/16 on Legacy GT snowflakes

loooking awesome !

ScionFR-S · 10-28-2012, 07:50 PM

bump

Captain Insano · 10-28-2012, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laika

I just placed an order from tirerack for General Altimax Arctic's in 205/55/16 with a set of ghetto fabulous steelies. As much as I dislike winter, this setup has me pretty excited for snow.

If anyone's curious, ran me $710 shipped (mounted and balanced).

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnk

I ordered some General Altimax Arctics as well with 17" Sparco Assetto Gara wheels in Matte Graphite Silver from TireRack. Should be getting them today. I just couldn't get myself to order the steelies. LOL.

I have those too. Just mounted mine on the stock wheels, same tire size as stock tires. The reviews on these were absolutely fabulous. Don't care about performance at all on my winter wheel/tire setup, just want to be able to get from point A to point B. I also have a very steep driveway so want good winter traction.

dsgerbc · 10-28-2012, 08:32 PM

It surprises me how many people choose to forgo lots of ice stopping power that top-of-the-line tires provide for only 1-2 hundreds more and go for a mediocre option.
Yes, the altimax is an example of the latter. So are hankooks.

cnk · 10-28-2012, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

It surprises me how many people choose to forgo lots of ice stopping power that top-of-the-line tires provide for only 1-2 hundreds more and go for a mediocre option.
Yes, the altimax is an example of the latter. So are hankooks.

Because not everyone needs a tire for ice stopping power. Being in NJ, we seldom get any ice so the need is for a good winter performance tire. That is what the Generals provide. Are they the best, no. But they offer the best "bang for the buck". Using your methodology, one could ask why would anyone buy a BRZ when they could buy a WRX with AWD and get superior performance in the winter. Different requirements for different folks.

10-25-2012, 10:46 AM	#57
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cnk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: '13 DGM BRZ Limited Location: NJ Posts: 1,201 Thanks: 59 Thanked 547 Times in 339 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I ordered some General Altimax Arctics as well with 17" Sparco Assetto Gara wheels in Matte Graphite Silver from TireRack. Should be getting them today. I just couldn't get myself to order the steelies. LOL.

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VietnamPhenom Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S WHITEOUT Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We just got our first snow last night. It didnt stick to the ground. I will follow up with future review. What I also did was I left my stock wheels in the back for some added weight and to keep my stupid TPMS light from coming on.

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VietnamPhenom Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S WHITEOUT Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 61 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The ride is smoother since its a 60 series instead of the stock 45 and the Subaru 55 series. Handling wise, its about the same. I took a few corners going around 30-45mph, and it felt the same as with the stock 215/45 R17.

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TRev Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: WI Posts: 216 Thanks: 31 Thanked 63 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	General Altimax Arctic can't be beat for price/performance. Mine are waiting at the dealer...now I just need a car lol

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Mr. Sociable Hombabe Join Date: Oct 2009 Drives: 2014 BRZ Location: Colorado Posts: 75 Thanks: 2 Thanked 53 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Mine: 225/50/16 on Legacy GT snowflakes

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dsgerbc Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: BRZ(sold), STI Location: A2, MI Posts: 1,915 Thanks: 176 Thanked 419 Times in 241 Posts Mentioned: 11 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It surprises me how many people choose to forgo lots of ice stopping power that top-of-the-line tires provide for only 1-2 hundreds more and go for a mediocre option. Yes, the altimax is an example of the latter. So are hankooks.

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