RobE Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 The place I used to get my WRs from before said the new WR won't be available until late this year at best. Place is Hamel's Tire in Cumberland, RI. thats nice to know. how are their prices? http://newenglandsubarus.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owentt Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 Just got the low down. GREAT NEWS Nokian WR G2 available for less than $194 a tire mounted, balanced, new valve stem (if necessary.. in NH. But we need 5 more people willing to get a set to get a sweet price! Anyone interested?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 thats nice to know. how are their prices? They quoted me at $175 + tax per tire if I just needed the tires or $203 out of the door (that is mounted, balanced, put on car and old tires taken care of). Nice place to deal with btw, I only had good experience with them. EDIT: just looked into my notes and the quote above was actually for WRs. They said WR G2s would be approximately $10-$15 more per tire; but again, they wouldn't have them until the end of year. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 ^ what size? 225/45/17? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted October 24, 2007 Share Posted October 24, 2007 ^ what size? 225/45/17? I believe I was asking for quote for 215/45/R17 - same as OEM RE92s. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Waukegan has WR G2 225/45/17 in stock for $185 shipped. Hmmm, need a set for LGT #2. Narrowed down choice to: Dunlop 3D Nokian RSI Nokian WR G2 Decisions, decisions... I would really want to go with something more snow oriented, but I am afraid RSIs might be too marshmallowy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Waukegan has WR G2 225/45/17 in stock for $185 shipped. Hmmm, need a set for LGT #2. Narrowed down choice to: Dunlop 3D Nokian RSI Nokian WR G2 Decisions, decisions... I would really want to go with something more snow oriented, but I am afraid RSIs might be too marshmallowy. unclemat, I think RSI are overkill. I drove for 2 years on WRs in Rhode Island which isn't that much better than MA in winter and never felt I need more snow handling power than WRs provide. Plus, WRs are adequate at dry pavements while RSI are, as you said, too soft. IMO, ofcourse. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 ^ Yeah, that's what I think. I already have set of WRs for LGT #1, so want to try something else. I think I am getting closer to decide on Dunlops 3D. Some comments about poor slush traction worry me though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubOperator Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 ^ Yeah, that's what I think. I already have set of WRs for LGT #1, so want to try something else. I think I am getting closer to decide on Dunlops 3D. Some comments about poor slush traction worry me though. Can't comment on Dunlops yet as I am still waiting for my rims to be shipped Tires are sitting in the garage though. They are WIDE so I am worried that sluggishness may be coming from there rather than from thread/etc. Time will tell. A coworker of mine has D2s on his Mini and he's been happy for 2 years now. D3 are supposedly better, at least on theory. 2005 LGT Wagon Limited 6 MT RBP Stage 2 - 248K 2007 B9 Tribeca Limited DGM - 258K SOLD - 2005 OB Limited 5 MT Silver - 245K SOLD - 2010 OB 6 MT Silver - 205K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lekmedm Posted November 2, 2007 Share Posted November 2, 2007 Waukegan has WR G2 225/45/17 in stock for $185 shipped. Hmmm, need a set for LGT #2. Narrowed down choice to: Dunlop 3D Nokian RSI Nokian WR G2 Decisions, decisions... I would really want to go with something more snow oriented, but I am afraid RSIs might be too marshmallowy. I believe that canola oil (softer) is used in the RSi while petroleum oil (harder) is used in the WR. I have experience with the Hakka 2's (also petroleum based). You might think these are overkill in our regions, but I felt really comfortable and safe on these. I thought the performance was great, although I'm not an aggressive drive (but I am spirited!). Check my other Nokian thread http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=73524 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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