Got some rims for winter *pic* now need some tires
09-23-2006, 08:19 PM
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09-26-2006, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 2DMax
Blizzaks rock....but they loose their bit after 1/2 their tread is gone 
This year, I'm trying out the Dunlop Wintersport M3's on the Max ... it's rated #1 (above the Blizzak) on several tire review sites.
09-26-2006, 02:58 AM
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Just a thought, but the whole, underlying idea behind winter tires is to provide better traction on a snow or ice covered surface, and in the extreme, to avoid an accident. To me it's a little foolish to go to all the cost and trouble of winter rims and tires and then not get the best tires you can afford (and maybe skimp on the bling (rims). Also along these lines, narrow tread will outperform wide tread on snow or ice. That why I got a set of OEM 15x6.5 rims for my Blizzaks. Steelies are OK and cheap, sawblades nice but more $$$.
I'm a lot less concerned about styling for a few months each year than I am about staying out of the body shop (and hospital) and about keeping my insurance rates down.
Just a thought.
I'm a lot less concerned about styling for a few months each year than I am about staying out of the body shop (and hospital) and about keeping my insurance rates down.
Just a thought.
09-26-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Curt
Just a thought, but the whole, underlying idea behind winter tires is to provide better traction on a snow or ice covered surface, and in the extreme, to avoid an accident. To me it's a little foolish to go to all the cost and trouble of winter rims and tires and then not get the best tires you can afford (and maybe skimp on the bling (rims). Also along these lines, narrow tread will outperform wide tread on snow or ice. That why I got a set of OEM 15x6.5 rims for my Blizzaks. Steelies are OK and cheap, sawblades nice but more $$$.
I'm a lot less concerned about styling for a few months each year than I am about staying out of the body shop (and hospital) and about keeping my insurance rates down.
Just a thought.
I'm a lot less concerned about styling for a few months each year than I am about staying out of the body shop (and hospital) and about keeping my insurance rates down.
Just a thought.
Agreed, I picked up 4 OE S14 SE wheels locally with Dunlop Winter Sport M3 Tires (205/55-16) for $200, couldnt be happier with the winter tire purchase.
09-26-2006, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
+1. I used Blizzaks on my prelude for a few winters.. they are great tires.
09-26-2006, 05:22 PM
#15
True....I have about 4 years on my Blizzak, and they have lost a lot of their "bite" But it's still better than my summer tires with their *cough* M+S rating.
Originally Posted by D-3vil
I've had Blizzaks on the 'ole 240SX 4 years in a row (2 different sets). They're awesome tires, but they wear out fast.
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