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Tire Rack suggests this package: http://www.tirerack.com/snow/WinterP...odClar=Limited
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My 2009 Corolla XRS (my trade in for the FR-S) had 215/45-17's on it as well. I had Micheline X-Ice XI2's on it. Hoping that they clear the brakes because I went with 205/55-16's. They were awesome on the Corolla and I only got them last year. It is also the first year that I had winter tires. You don't know what you are missing (in terms of handling) until you have had some.
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I've tried many different brands of winter tires, and I keep coming back to the Bridgestone Blizzaks. Nothing beats 'em. You will sacrifice some handling in the dry, but the grip in the sh!tty stuff is sooo worth it. I will be driving mine through the winter on Blizzak WS70s on a set of cheap 16" steel wheels with either a 205/55/16 or 195/60/16 size...I haven't decided yet.
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I wouldn't trust straight up summer tires in anything but dry, warm weather. you always have that feeling in the back of your head that if you go just a LITTLE BIT too fast you can lose traction and things can go bad real fast. |
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Thank you all for the responses and suggestions, its very much appreciated! Honestly, In 26 yrs of driving, I have never had winter tires (living in MB and AB), but with this small car having just the summer tires, there's no choice now.
Next question: stock rims with winter tires or buy a set of steelies? |
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Check out www.tiretrends.com ,this is where I bought my winter wheels and tires for my corolla I think they are in Vancouver 4 snows with aluminum rims and hardware shipped to my door was I believe under $800.00
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I'd go with steelies, and a -1 size (16"). They can usually be found for around $50 each. This will give you a little more sidewall on the tire. The added flex from more sidewall will help with grip in the snow/ice. |
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Tons of Impreza/Forester rims out there in 16"/5X100 that should fit.
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And absolutely buy winters - so much better even if you see no actual snow. And really it's not more expensive - you get two sets but they last twice as long so your net "extra" cost is 0. |
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I am ready for winter, with some Impreza WRX 16" rims wrapped in Nitto SN2 snows:
I drove Miatas on dedicated snow tires for years, and that was a lot of fun to drive in the snow. Our cars should be too. |
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