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Dreamshot · 06-03-2013, 01:35 AM

Anyone have experience running the stock all-season Bridgestone Turanzas in the snow? I will get snow tires if I must, but I don't live in that snowy of an area (40 inches/year).

Faceless · 06-03-2013, 01:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Dreamshot

Anyone have experience running the stock all-season Bridgestone Turanzas in the snow? I will get snow tires if I must, but I don't in that snowy of an area (40 inches/year).

I would recommend winter tires, I nearly got stuck in an inch of snow on the stock Bridgestones. 3 inches had me spinning tires for around 20 minutes before someone pushed me out. Sure they're hilariously fun if you aren't on a time schedule and don't mind being stuck, but otherwise they are completely useless in snow.

acollite · 06-03-2013, 03:10 PM

I had my bridgestones Siped ? because they could use a little help and I had no plans of running them long term. It helped along with weight in the trunk but I will be changing over to Hakka's this winter if i can afford it .

Freetime · 06-03-2013, 03:37 PM

Have I mentioned how much I love Florida?

carbonBLUE · 06-03-2013, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MVJ1975

Steelies are ugly and heavy, but if you must use them you must. I'd recommend getting a nice set of lightweight summer wheels for your summers and just use the heavy OEM wheels for the winter tires. Lots of us doing that. If you're looking for a nice quality wheel that won't break the bank, hit Tire Rack and snag a set of Kosei K4Rs.

doesnt look that bad

Tanuki · 06-03-2013, 03:45 PM

The type of car you have doesn't determine if you need extra wheels or not, that is personal preference. The tires should be changed to a winter dedicated tire though if that is what you are asking. I keep a pure summer set on my volks, and winter tires on my stock wheels.

Superhatch · 06-03-2013, 03:58 PM

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32614

Hankook Winter iCep Evo - Full review.

I compared these to a good all season, but wasn't very impressed with their performance in the snow.

Next year I'll be going to a dedicated snow. I have the altimax arctic on my wifes car (fwd) and they work amazingly. I've used most snow tires and like most of the top brands offering. As noted thinner is better, 16's are cheaper, etc.

nalc · 06-03-2013, 04:01 PM

If you look around, you should be able to find some 16" or 17" stock alloy wheels from another Subaru model used for the same or cheaper than steelies, which should be lighter and look nicer.

In prep for this winter I've got 02-05 WRX wheels with 205/55R16 tires, which are like half a percent larger diameter than the BRZ stock wheels, and they're about 4 pounds lighter per wheel.

Areddi · 06-03-2013, 04:38 PM

I have a set of 16's off of a 98 Legacy GT. I have the Firestone Winterforces and they were pretty good the time I took them out in the snow last year.

Chimpo · 06-03-2013, 04:53 PM

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Originally Posted by carbonBLUE

doesnt look that bad

I actually like that for winter time as well.

Am I the only one who has had thoughts about painting random things on steelies? Like a spiral, or filling half of it in, or a smiley face??? It'd look trippy when the wheel is spinning.

carbonBLUE · 06-03-2013, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chimpo

I actually like that for winter time as well.

Am I the only one who has had thoughts about painting random things on steelies? Like a spiral, or filling half of it in, or a smiley face??? It'd look trippy when the wheel is spinning.

doo it! fuck haters... lol they are just for winter anyways nothing looks pretty in winter as far as cars getting dirty

06-03-2013, 01:35 AM	#15
Dreamshot Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 Asphalt FR-S Location: Orange County, NY / Centre County, PA Posts: 45 Thanks: 17 Thanked 21 Times in 7 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone have experience running the stock all-season Bridgestone Turanzas in the snow? I will get snow tires if I must, but I don't live in that snowy of an area (40 inches/year). Last edited by Dreamshot; 06-03-2013 at 02:14 AM.

06-03-2013, 03:58 PM	#21
Superhatch AIM4APX Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,206 Thanks: 642 Thanked 749 Times in 324 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32614 Hankook Winter iCep Evo - Full review. I compared these to a good all season, but wasn't very impressed with their performance in the snow. Next year I'll be going to a dedicated snow. I have the altimax arctic on my wifes car (fwd) and they work amazingly. I've used most snow tires and like most of the top brands offering. As noted thinner is better, 16's are cheaper, etc. __________________ "It's very difficult to present technology as an overtly positive sales device to people who want an emotional car" -Chris Harris

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nalc Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 13 BRZ Limited 6MT GBS Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 415 Thanks: 181 Thanked 256 Times in 130 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you look around, you should be able to find some 16" or 17" stock alloy wheels from another Subaru model used for the same or cheaper than steelies, which should be lighter and look nicer. In prep for this winter I've got 02-05 WRX wheels with 205/55R16 tires, which are like half a percent larger diameter than the BRZ stock wheels, and they're about 4 pounds lighter per wheel. __________________ *nalc How to make physical switches for your BRZ HU How to take apart your whole interior

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Areddi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: Firestorm FR-S Location: Columbia, MD Posts: 573 Thanks: 83 Thanked 190 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I have a set of 16's off of a 98 Legacy GT. I have the Firestone Winterforces and they were pretty good the time I took them out in the snow last year. __________________ Check out my YouTube channel with Autocross videos: http://www.youtube.com/user/MrAreddi

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