Winter Tires?

[empower-auto]

215/45/17 Roadstone Winguard Sport's. Should be fun.

[fasteddy]

I have run both Dunlop winter sports and Michelin pilot alpines in the past. I will be buying the Dunlops again.

I did not like the Michelins for two reasons:

1-they did not seem to work as good in the snow
2-they did not have a rim guard built in (no problem for you stretch monkeys.

Just my .02

Pat

[@Art_Mighty]

Originally Posted by MVJ1975

I'm going to go with the Dunlop Winter Sport M3 as well. We don't get a lot of snow here, and it's cleared quickly when we do, so a performance winter is fine.

Honestly it's a great tire. It works great in deep snow, slush, rain and ice. I could always stop and steer the car. My only real problem was cars running into me because they couldn't stop as well as I did (I went thru 3 bumpers in my last car because of it).

[tinger00]

Originally Posted by cnk

I'm going to go with General Altimax Arctic's as I think they're the best bang for the buck winter tire. They are studdable too if you require it.

Order them too but in a 205/50 R17... Had them mounted and installed yesterday with TPMS sensors at Discount Tire. Discount Tire is running a $50.00 Rebate on snow tires purchases ...





Went with a slightly narrower and taller tire. The winters here in Chicago are brutal and so are the potholes!!

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by @Art_Mighty

Honestly it's a great tire. It works great in deep snow, slush, rain and ice.

No. They are basically a winter tire for the city. Meaning the compound is okay, but the thread design is not the best for deep snow, slush etc.
They are 'performance winter' tire, not a true ice&snow.

Good choice for inner-city people, where the roads are plowed fast and the ice is deal with. For people further from plowed roads, these aren't the optimal choice, IMO.

[roddy]

I live in the country. 16s and Blizzaks for for my car...no question.

[Rayme]

I'll be driving on BF Goodrich winter slalom, I had these for 6-7 years on FWD cars and they are just awesome.

I don't want to highjack your thread but talking of winter tires, do we know if the hub size is the same as Subaru imprezas? I know its 5x100 but I'm having a hard time finding used rims that size, will have to go new and I wonder if a impreza steel wheel works on the FR-S.

I was looking at these to mount my 16" winter knobbies
http://tires.canadiantire.ca/en/whee...wheel/0096230/

[@Art_Mighty]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

No. They are basically a winter tire for the city. Meaning the compound is okay, but the thread design is not the best for deep snow, slush etc.
They are 'performance winter' tire, not a true ice&snow.

Good choice for inner-city people, where the roads are plowed fast and the ice is deal with. For people further from plowed roads, these aren't the optimal choice, IMO.

No really, I ment everything...

In Chicago they don't plow the secondary streets and alleys for days sometime. Deep snow would turn into packed ice. I never got stuck...

[firehawk]

Originally Posted by Chimpo

I had great experience with the Conti's on another car. They also have a generally great review on Tire Rack. They are what I was planning on running.

I've been very pleased with ContiVikingContact 3s on my current car and they are certainly a strong contender for my 86 as well.

However, because I'm going from FWD to RWD, I'm a bit undecided on whether I should go for studded tyres or plain winter tyres. Should I choose studs, I'd probably go for Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7s.

[Broderick1]

Ultra Grip Performance 2
Adaptive SipeGrip Technological innovation helps improve grasping power under slick conditions while keeping dry and wet handling
Hydrodynamic V pattern and horizontal lines help increase water and slush evacuation
Optimized plastic combination and innovative it technology offer improved grip on snowfall, ice, or wet areas at low temperatures
Four different prevent sizes and rib moving provide a peaceful, comfortable drive and consistent wear

[jm1681]

I was thinking Generals, but I'm going to get my old tried and true, the Firestone Winterforce. They're nearly the same price, and though the Generals rate a little better on Tirerack, I'm familiar with the Firestones, and I can't help but think they'll be better in REALLY deep snow. Just bigger tread blocks, and I believe a bit more tread depth as well.

[dsgerbc]

Originally Posted by @Art_Mighty

No really, I ment everything...

Read some euro tests and you'll see how many car-lengths you lose in snow/slush/ice on those to a proper ice&snow tire.

Winter tire technology is advancing fast, people. If you keep driving on 10 y/o designs just because they are dirt-cheap - you're missing out on a lot of grip.

[@Art_Mighty]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Read some euro tests and you'll see how many car-lengths you lose in snow/slush/ice on those to a proper ice&snow tire.

Winter tire technology is advancing fast, people. If you keep driving on 10 y/o designs just because they are dirt-cheap - you're missing out on a lot of grip.

Who said the M3's were cheap?

Ok, take me to school (I'm always willing to learn). Do you have any links you can share?

[joergasm]

Originally Posted by VietnamPhenom

I will be going with Bridgestone Blizzaks WS-70. I picked up a set of 04 WRX 16" rims for $150. I will be upsizing to a 205/60 R16. Its 1 inch taller then 215/45 R17 and option 205/55 R16 that Subaru are equipped with. Lucky for me, I get 50% off on Blizzaks seeing that I work for Bridgestone/Firestone.

How much does a set blizzaks normally go for? Everyone seems to be suggesting them.

I wouldn't mind the dunlops wintersports but I am more concerned about having good grip, better grip/breaking on snow & ice more than performance...thats what summers for!

Also do you think you can hook me up with your discount LMAO:happy0180: