#7922878 - 10/20/14 06:42 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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zc911
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General altimax winter tires are excellent. I've had blizzacs and Michelin artic alpine, Generals are better
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#7922894 - 10/20/14 06:55 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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Raocorp
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^ snow tires so soon? i probably won't get mine on for another 2-3 weeks.
ya a few reasons why I swapped already...even tho my summer tires are all seasons anyway. Main reason I didn't want to be doing it in zero degree weather (or close to it), second is the temp is mostly single digits when I'm on the road (early morn, late afternoon/eve) so its snow tire weather anyway. Third I got a big ass nail in one of my summer tires. It wasn't leaking yet but didn't want to risk having the temp drop and it become a problem and/or find myself with a flat.
This way at least i'm all set and done.....earliest Saturday Krown appt thats close by my house is nov 22 so after that point i'll be full winter mode.
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#7922921 - 10/20/14 07:15 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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Euphoricuck
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General altimax winter tires are excellent. I've had blizzacs and Michelin artic alpine, Generals are better
but for the price you cant beat them(the generals)
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#7922953 - 10/20/14 07:43 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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LNXGUY
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Blizzaks are one of the best (excluding Nokians).. It's too bad they're so fucking soft and wear out quick.
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#7922972 - 10/20/14 07:55 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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LNXGUY
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Even studless, Nokians are crazy when it comes to grip and tread life, I really don't know how they do it to be honest.
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#7922978 - 10/20/14 07:59 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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Screamin' Type-R
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General altimax winter tires are excellent. I've had blizzacs and Michelin artic alpine, Generals are better
i'd have to agree actually...BUT blizzaks when new are amazing and dont think alti's can match those even new. +1 for the blizz wearing out quicker tho and performance does drop off, but still decent. tho nokians > all above.
im impressed with hankook winters (both variations) for the money nowadays as well.
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#7922993 - 10/20/14 08:09 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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LNXGUY
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I'm running Firestone Winterforce on the S10, they are pretty good. No complaints so far, also running them on the wagon this year.
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#7923005 - 10/20/14 08:17 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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Euphoricuck
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I'm still looking around. Soooo much solid competition in the market segment I'm looking in.
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#7923038 - 10/20/14 08:35 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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87ZCSi
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I'm still looking around. Soooo much solid competition in the market segment I'm looking in. I like pa4's, and sottozero3 /based on research.
I was responding to "winter beater out" rather than the tire conversation.
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#7923449 - 10/21/14 09:14 AM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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c2k
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i'm getting WS80, here's to hoping they don't suck
ran Hankook iPike for the past few years and no complaints. the price was right.
where are you getting the tires from?
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#7923477 - 10/21/14 09:30 AM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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TheRealCSnapper
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i'm getting WS80, here's to hoping they don't suck
ran Hankook iPike for the past few years and no complaints. the price was right. where are you getting the tires from?
Simply Tire via the Red Flag Deals group buy.
16 inch tires, with steelies, all in with group buy discount before rebate $930
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#7923520 - 10/21/14 09:50 AM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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JEFFOS
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Just ordered w310 Hankooks
245/40-19. I think these will be the largest winter tires I've had.
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#7923622 - 10/21/14 10:41 AM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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hyper-s2k
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Just ordered w310 Hankooks
245/40-19. I think these will be the largest winter tires I've had.
dang, 19s on a sedan? no aftermarket wheel options to downsize to save a bit on cost?
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#7923712 - 10/21/14 11:31 AM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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spnx
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I'm running Firestone Winterforce on the S10, they are pretty good. No complaints so far, also running them on the wagon this year.
I just bought those, with carbide steel studs. I'll be interested to see how good they are with all the cold temps and ice here in Saskatchewan.
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#7923745 - 10/21/14 11:57 AM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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JEFFOS
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Just ordered w310 Hankooks
245/40-19. I think these will be the largest winter tires I've had. dang, 19s on a sedan? no aftermarket wheel options to downsize to save a bit on cost?
I have summer 20s - might as well use the stock wheels/sensors etc.
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#7923751 - 10/21/14 12:01 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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JEFFOS
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WS80's will be kickass man, you'll like them. Jeffo holy cow - how much? lol ballin'. on my STI i think i had a similar size but in 18"  can't wait to try these 'all weather' optimo 4S on the R, see if they're bullshit or actually workout ok in the snow.
About 1100 all in. They will last awhile and I look forward to my first winter with good snows + awd
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#7923805 - 10/21/14 12:22 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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The Postman
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WS80's will be kickass man, you'll like them. Jeffo holy cow - how much? lol ballin'. on my STI i think i had a similar size but in 18" can't wait to try these 'all weather' optimo 4S on the R, see if they're bullshit or actually workout ok in the snow. . About 1100 all in. They will last awhile and I look forward to my first winter with good snows + awd
I feel your pain. My 18" Toyo Garits were $1200 lol. But they are an awesome tire
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#7923952 - 10/21/14 01:13 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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spd-dmn
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just got some ws80s as well, along with 17" audi replicas
215/50/17
hope they dont suck
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#7924532 - 10/21/14 05:52 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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zaius
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Just ordered w310 Hankooks
245/40-19. I think these will be the largest winter tires I've had.
are the w310 the successor of the ice bears w300? I had them on the rsx and really hated them. found them slippery and no traction in deep snow. I hope they really improved them.
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#7924636 - 10/21/14 07:01 PM
Re: Anyone bring their winter beaters out yet?
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JEFFOS
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Yup they're the new ones. Never had issues with the 300s though I had them on the IS350. I don't drive though a lot of deep snow though
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