krzyss Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 If I am not mistaken it will be obvious when you use all your magic layer. I hope you will not find it hard way. What does your snow wear bar show? Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 Id sacrifice some dry weather traction for confidence in snow but I still like being able to drive sporty in dry conditions. Nokian WR D3 or Continental ContiWinterContact TS830. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 None of them are available in the USA. TS830 Sport and TS830 P are available in Canada. Probably the best winter performance tire currently available in the USA is Dunlop Winter Sport 3D. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted November 9, 2011 I Donated Too Share Posted November 9, 2011 just got some blizzak ws70's 215/45/17's on mine the other day, i've been trying to baby them since the temp is around 50 here and i don't want to tear off the magic layer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmrdwn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 just got some blizzak ws70's 215/45/17's on mine the other day, i've been trying to baby them since the temp is around 50 here and i don't want to tear off the magic layer! Turn off the tc and go to a parking lot to practice drifting and launches then let us know how they hold up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated Too luchadorjose Posted November 9, 2011 I Donated Too Share Posted November 9, 2011 Turn off the tc and go to a parking lot to practice drifting and launches then let us know how they hold up. Chris? BMX045? Is that you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted November 9, 2011 Mega Users Share Posted November 9, 2011 i have the ws70s, I have um on right now and the temp is warm. I had to put them on before our 11 inch snowfall on october 29th:eek: "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I found two good deals on used winter tires both with less than 10k miles on then which do you think is better?? contiextremes (with a slight bubble in one tire : ( ) or a set of Blizzak Revo 1's in perfect condition. May have also sourced some used michilin pilot PA2's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I wouldn't buy any tires with a bubble, no matter how small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 I wouldn't buy any tires with a bubble, no matter how small. It is a shame isn't it? Tires only have 4k miles on them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmrdwn Posted November 9, 2011 Share Posted November 9, 2011 i have the ws70s, I have um on right now and the temp is warm. I had to put them on before our 11 inch snowfall on october 29th:eek: It's pretty normal to rush to put on the winters. Then there is the big rush to get them off because they are driving you crazy in the spring. When I run winters, I try to make it through the initial early snow storms and hold off until early to mid December. There have been many years I've been golfing right up to Thanksgiving, but there are times we get snow Halloween. It's great to have that additional level of confidence that winters give you. They help out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Anybody have experience with Blizzak Revo 1's? I've never really heard of them and I'm debating on picking up a used pair this weekend wondering if its worth the investment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted November 10, 2011 Share Posted November 10, 2011 Revo 1 is discontinued line of Blizzak tires. They are similar to WS series, I think. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacob Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Quick question on tire sizing: I have a 2012 Legacy 2.5i Limited, so the stock tire size is 215/50/17. Would I be okay with running on 215/60/16 for winters? I called Tire Rack and they wouldn't give me an answer because their "official size" is 205/60/16 for winter. Not sure why the 215/60 would have a problem, but thought I'd ask here. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Quick question on tire sizing: I have a 2012 Legacy 2.5i Limited, so the stock tire size is 215/50/17. Would I be okay with running on 215/60/16 for winters? I called Tire Rack and they wouldn't give me an answer because their "official size" is 205/60/16 for winter. Not sure why the 215/60 would have a problem, but thought I'd ask here. Thanks. You could probably use the 215/60/16, it's only an OD difference of 2.7%, but the 205 is better suited for snow tires. Narrower tread = better snow performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subieaction Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 So how is it driving on studdless tires? Handling, stopping. While my car was up on the lift the shop noticed a hole in my tire so I am going to replace two tires right now and two later in a month ( money is a little tight) But I am trying to find a good match, I saw some studdless tires but I am a little un sure about them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTDogg MA Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 So how is it driving on studdless tires? Handling, stopping. While my car was up on the lift the shop noticed a hole in my tire so I am going to replace two tires right now and two later in a month ( money is a little tight) But I am trying to find a good match, I saw some studdless tires but I am a little un sure about them Do not run snows on one axle and AS on the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 I was looking at the pilot. And I pretty sure the lm-25 did I From a lot of research on the tire before I did. The PA3 pilot is a nice looking tire but idk for $200 a piece and whether it not it would hold up for winter rallys, snowy backroads and 12+ inches of snow. The tread pattern just doesn't look too aggressive. For $200 cheaper I can have contiextremes but like I asked before how do they perform in the cold dry? I have PA3s, it would be wrong to mention PA3's and 'Rally' In the same sentence. They trade grip for comfort and I will not be purchasing them again next winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outahere Posted November 17, 2011 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Revo 1 is discontinued line of Blizzak tires. They are similar to WS series, I think. Krzys Seems like they were only on the market for a year, after the WS50, then quickly disappeared, being replaced with the WS60. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmemz Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Would it be better to get a good set of all season tires or a set of winter tires. We get good snow sometimes in ct but then a lot of times the roads are decently plowed n not much snow on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 29, 2011 I Donated Share Posted November 29, 2011 Would it be better to get a good set of all season tires or a set of winter tires. We get good snow sometimes in ct but then a lot of times the roads are decently plowed n not much snow on them. I'm not even sure why this is a question. All-seasons are a jack of all trades, master of none. If you can afford two sets of tires, get snow tires for winter and summer tires for all other seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmemz Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 Thats what I was thinking just worried about the wear whe there isn't exactly snow on the roads in the winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 You can try winter performance tires instead of studless. They have better wear characteristics. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted November 29, 2011 I Donated Share Posted November 29, 2011 Snow tires (either performance or regular studless/studdable) perform better than all-seasons in the dry below 45 degrees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmemz Posted November 29, 2011 Share Posted November 29, 2011 What's the best winter tire for the price wise to use in ct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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