just put on winter wheels/tires
#1
just put on winter wheels/tires
performance sucks. I got 215/65 on 16" nissan rims... it's like a boat! I found a decent deal for tires/wheels. Paid less than I would have for winter tires for the stock 17s.
You might think our cars don't handle/corner well when stock. I'm looking forward to the day I can put my stock 17s and potenzas back on (and a cheapo fstb) so I can corner with confidence again. At least I'll be safe(r) on the snow/ice/freezing rain tomorrow.
You might think our cars don't handle/corner well when stock. I'm looking forward to the day I can put my stock 17s and potenzas back on (and a cheapo fstb) so I can corner with confidence again. At least I'll be safe(r) on the snow/ice/freezing rain tomorrow.
#2
Re: just put on winter wheels/tires
Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
performance sucks. I got 215/65 on 16" nissan rims... it's like a boat! I found a decent deal for tires/wheels. Paid less than I would have for winter tires for the stock 17s.
You might think our cars don't handle/corner well when stock. I'm looking forward to the day I can put my stock 17s and potenzas back on (and a cheapo fstb) so I can corner with confidence again. At least I'll be safe(r) on the snow/ice/freezing rain tomorrow.
performance sucks. I got 215/65 on 16" nissan rims... it's like a boat! I found a decent deal for tires/wheels. Paid less than I would have for winter tires for the stock 17s.
You might think our cars don't handle/corner well when stock. I'm looking forward to the day I can put my stock 17s and potenzas back on (and a cheapo fstb) so I can corner with confidence again. At least I'll be safe(r) on the snow/ice/freezing rain tomorrow.
Once I amended my driving habits (to extremely boring)...I got used to it. Plus, there is no doubt that I am safer in the foul weather.
The one plus...when March rolls around and I mount my summer tires, that first day or two of driving is great. My engine, clutch and suspension took more abuse in those couple of days than the car had in the previous year.
#3
Re: Re: just put on winter wheels/tires
Originally posted by MS 2K1 AE
...when March rolls around and I mount my summer tires...my engine, clutch and suspension took more abuse in those couple of days than the car had in the previous year. [/B]
...when March rolls around and I mount my summer tires...my engine, clutch and suspension took more abuse in those couple of days than the car had in the previous year. [/B]
#4
Re: just put on winter wheels/tires
Originally posted by 2k2wannabe
performance sucks. I got 215/65 on 16" nissan rims... it's like a boat! I found a decent deal for tires/wheels. Paid less than I would have for winter tires for the stock 17s.
You might think our cars don't handle/corner well when stock. I'm looking forward to the day I can put my stock 17s and potenzas back on (and a cheapo fstb) so I can corner with confidence again. At least I'll be safe(r) on the snow/ice/freezing rain tomorrow.
performance sucks. I got 215/65 on 16" nissan rims... it's like a boat! I found a decent deal for tires/wheels. Paid less than I would have for winter tires for the stock 17s.
You might think our cars don't handle/corner well when stock. I'm looking forward to the day I can put my stock 17s and potenzas back on (and a cheapo fstb) so I can corner with confidence again. At least I'll be safe(r) on the snow/ice/freezing rain tomorrow.
#6
You have to be careful when the temperature gets up around 45-50 degrees. After you have been driving for a while, the tires get spongy, and you will actually start sliding on dry pavement. I would not recommend using them at all above 55-60 degrees. The flip side to that is they stay pliable at sub zero temperatures where all-season tires start getting hard when your driving slow.
I have my Blizzaks on 15" steel wheels. They are much lighter than the 17" alloys, and you can feel it off the line. Better traction with the summer tires, but the lighter weight with the steel wheels makes up for it.
I have my Blizzaks on 15" steel wheels. They are much lighter than the 17" alloys, and you can feel it off the line. Better traction with the summer tires, but the lighter weight with the steel wheels makes up for it.
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