For those with 15" and 16" winter steel set-up
11-10-2005, 05:22 AM
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For those with 15" and 16" winter steel set-up
What are your comments? I am thinking of getting 15" steels with some michelins for winter. I just wanted to know how much different is the feel between two sizes. discountiredirect.com has 15" steelies for $45 a piece. I think I'll get those for all the trips to the mountines this winter.
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11-10-2005, 12:06 PM
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NOKIAN!!!!!!
Unfortunately the Hakka 1 isn't made anymore but the new W seems to look 90% the same.
Otherwise Blizzak WS-50 (snow tire, ice tires suck) do a great job. However, they wear fast, I got 2 good winters out of them and 1 so-so winter.
I run 205-65-15's.
Unfortunately the Hakka 1 isn't made anymore but the new W seems to look 90% the same.
Otherwise Blizzak WS-50 (snow tire, ice tires suck) do a great job. However, they wear fast, I got 2 good winters out of them and 1 so-so winter.
I run 205-65-15's.
11-10-2005, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by bert
NOKIAN!!!!!!
Unfortunately the Hakka 1 isn't made anymore but the new W seems to look 90% the same.
Otherwise Blizzak WS-50 (snow tire, ice tires suck) do a great job. However, they wear fast, I got 2 good winters out of them and 1 so-so winter.
I run 205-65-15's.
Unfortunately the Hakka 1 isn't made anymore but the new W seems to look 90% the same.
Otherwise Blizzak WS-50 (snow tire, ice tires suck) do a great job. However, they wear fast, I got 2 good winters out of them and 1 so-so winter.
I run 205-65-15's.
Also, how is handling on dry roads on 205/65-15? I assume you didn't have any problmes with wheel clearance from the break caliper.
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11-10-2005, 12:41 PM
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Nokian W's. I am not sure if they have made it to this side of the ocean yet.
No problems with clearance, though I did test fit the rim before they mounted the tires.
Dry road handling is OK, but I feel like a grandfather. there is A LOT more 'wiggle' to the car. But you get used to it. I find there is more 'wiggle' in the Hakka 1 than in the Blizzak WS-50, which I previously had on the Max. However, the Hakka 1 give better feedback are more predictable before letting go and more predictable once let go (you can control the slide better), than the WS-50s.
Here is a pic of the W:
http://www.nokiantyres.com/files/nkr..._tuote_iso.jpg
and the Hakka 1:
http://www.dias.net/~greerent/Nokian%20Picts/Hakka1.jpg
Note, I have not studded the tires. I don't like studded tires. If you do, you must (according to Nokian) stud them before running them.
Also note, for what it's worth, the Hakka 1 and the W(in 205-65-15) are both T rated, good for 190km/h (118mi/h).
No problems with clearance, though I did test fit the rim before they mounted the tires.
Dry road handling is OK, but I feel like a grandfather. there is A LOT more 'wiggle' to the car. But you get used to it. I find there is more 'wiggle' in the Hakka 1 than in the Blizzak WS-50, which I previously had on the Max. However, the Hakka 1 give better feedback are more predictable before letting go and more predictable once let go (you can control the slide better), than the WS-50s.
Here is a pic of the W:
http://www.nokiantyres.com/files/nkr..._tuote_iso.jpg
and the Hakka 1:
http://www.dias.net/~greerent/Nokian%20Picts/Hakka1.jpg
Note, I have not studded the tires. I don't like studded tires. If you do, you must (according to Nokian) stud them before running them.
Also note, for what it's worth, the Hakka 1 and the W(in 205-65-15) are both T rated, good for 190km/h (118mi/h).
11-10-2005, 12:42 PM
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I got a set of steel 15s with Michelin Arctic Ice on them 205/65R15 and love them. Will put them on in about 2 weeks in prep for the beautiful Canadian winters, can't wait (note the sarcasm in my words 
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Tires are excellent, just that I don't like the winter driving that much... Good performance of the line due to good traction and light weight...
)Tires are excellent, just that I don't like the winter driving that much... Good performance of the line due to good traction and light weight...
11-10-2005, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by igzy
I got a set of steel 15s with Michelin Arctic Ice on them 205/65R15 and love them. Will put them on in about 2 weeks in prep for the beautiful Canadian winters, can't wait (note the sarcasm in my words )
Tires are excellent, just that I don't like the winter driving that much... Good performance of the line due to good traction and light weight...
)Tires are excellent, just that I don't like the winter driving that much... Good performance of the line due to good traction and light weight...
Did you get the rims from tires.com by any chance?
11-11-2005, 04:30 PM
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15" steel wheels for winter
Originally Posted by nicks79
What are your comments? I am thinking of getting 15" steels with some michelins for winter. I just wanted to know how much different is the feel between two sizes. discountiredirect.com has 15" steelies for $45 a piece. I think I'll get those for all the trips to the mountines this winter.
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I have got a set of 15" steelies off my 2001 GXE for sale. Let me know if you want them.
Email me at ywuwu@netscape.net
11-11-2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by jzwu
I have got a set of 15" steelies off my 2001 GXE for sale. Let me know if you want them.
Email me at ywuwu@netscape.net
Email me at ywuwu@netscape.net
How much you want for them? Shipping from which state?
11-12-2005, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by nicks79
How much you want for them? Shipping from which state?
$100 take all 4 with hup caps.
11-12-2005, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jzwu
I am in So. CA Los Angeles area. It is best for you to pick up. Shipping is a pain with 4 heavy steel nuggets, costing $40-60 depending on destination.
$100 take all 4 with hup caps.
$100 take all 4 with hup caps.
Sorry. Just find out you are in Boston area. Guess pick up is out of questions.
Let me know if you want them. I can get UPS ground shipping quote.
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