When will you put winter tires on? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FRiSson · 10-21-2013, 10:04 PM

I have a good set of winter tires, but it drops the fun factor of my car about 25% so I will try to put off the change to as late as possible. When do you plan to do the changeover?

AznBRZer · 10-21-2013, 10:32 PM

I usually throw them on after Thanksgiving and take them off in the middle of April unless there's a forecast of possible snow. After that one April Fool's Day snow storm, I won't be caught with my pants down ever.

Right now, I'm delaying going to Town Fair as much as possible because I'm not going to enjoy dropping a grand on snow boots.

YMAA · 10-21-2013, 10:39 PM

Probably Wednesday if the rain holds off. The weather is calling for a mix of rain and snow Thursday.

sklimo · 10-22-2013, 08:40 AM

in 2 weeks

meeskee2 · 10-22-2013, 09:02 AM

Once I buy some rubber for the wheels I have hahaha

utekineir · 10-22-2013, 09:02 AM

depends on the existing tires and vehicle, but hold out on switching till late.

FearBoy · 10-22-2013, 03:26 PM

Thxgvn weekend most likely.

Diode Dynamics · 10-22-2013, 03:28 PM

I bought a 240sx for use this winter. I realize this is probably one of the worst cars for winter use, but I figured eh! Might as well have some RWD fun this winter without having to worry too much

Nick C.

Books · 10-22-2013, 04:55 PM

Late November, or whenever the temperature is consistently cold. I have my snow tires on separate rims so I can mount the tires the day of a snowstorm (due to laziness, this will be the most likely situation).

avp1 · 10-22-2013, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FRiSson

I have a good set of winter tires, but it drops the fun factor of my car about 25% so I will try to put off the change to as late as possible. When do you plan to do the changeover?

When it starts freezing in the night.

Turbowned · 10-22-2013, 08:35 PM

When it snows

I'm a little reactive, not proactive...

Gary in NJ · 10-22-2013, 09:15 PM

I'm parking my BRZ in the garage for the winter. Salt eats cars. I have a 4X4 Silverado that I use in the winter. I wont park it until the first use of salt (which doesn't necessarily happen at the first snow). I can go back on the road after the heavy March rain clears the roads.

JDMenrique · 10-22-2013, 09:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbowned

When it snows

I'm a little reactive, not proactive...

this.

Sony · 10-23-2013, 03:26 PM

Never...that's what I have the truck for

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Gary in NJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: WR Blue BRZ, 240Z Location: Amongst the twisty roads Posts: 587 Thanks: 21 Thanked 412 Times in 206 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I'm parking my BRZ in the garage for the winter. Salt eats cars. I have a 4X4 Silverado that I use in the winter. I wont park it until the first use of salt (which doesn't necessarily happen at the first snow). I can go back on the road after the heavy March rain clears the roads. __________________ Phantom ESC, ECUtek Tune, Nameless Front Pipe & Axle Back, Enkei RS+M 17x8 et35, OEM+Ref

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AznBRZer Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 16 CBS WRX Limited Location: Boston Posts: 1,147 Thanks: 947 Thanked 592 Times in 371 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I usually throw them on after Thanksgiving and take them off in the middle of April unless there's a forecast of possible snow. After that one April Fool's Day snow storm, I won't be caught with my pants down ever. Right now, I'm delaying going to Town Fair as much as possible because I'm not going to enjoy dropping a grand on snow boots.

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utekineir blowhard Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: frs, project forester Location: ma Posts: 980 Thanks: 53 Thanked 604 Times in 316 Posts Mentioned: 5 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	depends on the existing tires and vehicle, but hold out on switching till late.

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