rock2534 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I am Jack's total lack of surprise. Fight Club, nice! Most people are clueless when it comes to tires and snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight705 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Yeah, no kidding. I remember seeing an M Coupe at a dealership, traded in for an Outback. The salesman told me that the owner hated it because it "handled like crap in the snow." I went outside to look at the car, and confirm my sneaking suspicion. Yep. Stock (summer) tires. I am Jack's total lack of surprise. should've picked up the M for a steal then sell it high to gain profit... haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 It was a bit out of budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttlejockey Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Does this mean I should get snow tires? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 LOL, no your good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Snow tires ?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Sinister Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 No 'spec B it just kicked in yo' picture? I'm shocked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Will a set of Tech R Avons be better than the Bridgestones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 No 'spec B it just kicked in yo' picture? I'm shocked! I thought that the next person to post that was going to get banned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Wow. So it took 3 years for the Legacy GT world to realize that Spec B cars fitted with summer tires are not a good winter combination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolksey85 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Probably http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/avon/avon_tech_r_ci2_l.jpg Phew! Glad I bought those instead of those Blizzaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denver133 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Um I am in the heart of winter and drive my tires all winter long. Just move somewhere without snow. Oh Noes! http://i77.photobucket.com/albums/j50/denver133/SpecBcrash.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 ^ stealthy ... Although we all know what that pic is, with or without the words on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Winter tires for winter, summer tires for summer. All-season for locations where you have no clue or no seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Brilliant I have seasons but I must not have a clue Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
987687 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Clue, that's the end of a mainsail. Oh wait, wrong forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Siper2 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Winter tires for winter, summer tires for summer. All-season for locations where you have no clue or no seasons. Or not enough snow to bother, such as where I live. I moved here from NH, where snow is a pastime, but here we only get about 6" a season. I ran Nokian RSi winters for four seasons, but never needed them but for a couple occasions. They were a waste. Running Bridgestone RE960AS right now, brand new, and though I do miss some of the winter stability when the slushy stuff comes, it's not a big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagcars26 Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Nuff said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_Hawk Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 That's why I bought a set of Nokian WRG2's It can snow where I work (and it did when I was on my RE050A's. Scary). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoplightAssassin Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 http://3alleypub.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/beating_a_dead_horse.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YVRspecB Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 OK guys, the reason for this post was just to point out the fact that the SpecB is downright dangerous in winter with the stock tires installed. For those that already know this you need not reply or post sarcastic remarks. It was not meant for the experienced driver or someone that knows better. This thread was simply meant for NEW owners and in some cases new drivers who are clueless about the difference that the correct tires for the road conditions can have on safety. Why did I post it ? Simply because I'd hate to see a fellow SpecB owner smash up their car due to plain ignorance and lack of information, or lack of experience since the dealerships to not even mention the danger of these tires in winter. In my opinion the dealer should make a point of not releasing a new SpecB to any owner during winter unless the car is fitted with at very least all season tires prior to leaving the lot, and if sold in summer making a point to let the customer know that all season or winter tires must be installed prior to winter. This is not a matter of beating a dead horse....nic pic BTW... but highlighting something that could save lives. We all know commonsense is not always common...enough said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvcjbl Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I took my car to flagstaff last year and drove on ice and snow and didn't have one bit of problems with the stock tires... I was even lowered on coilovers and all and had zero traction issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Its ok buddy, i had no problem with you posting this post. Most of the guys on here will tell you that there sick of seeing reposts and you need to use the search button to see what was previously posted on this subject. They will act like you making this post is headline news. Truth be told alot of the guys on this fourm are just straight up bored with there lives. So they jump on people like you who are somewhat new and post things that have been dicussed to death. Dont take what they say to heart as they have now made 4 pages of far more useless posts than your original. Good job looking out for spec b newbs, im sure i will get flamed harder than you now . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
05GT Guru Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I took my car to flagstaff last year and drove on ice and snow and didn't have one bit of problems with the stock tires... I was even lowered on coilovers and all and had zero traction issues. What was the tempurature out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvcjbl Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 30'f.... don't know with wind chill.... it was snowing the entire time we were there... we parked on a huge ice lot at Snow Bowl and we were the only car that took off without spinning all crazy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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