mattg Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 Wait... Who exactly are we referring to when you say "Noob genius" here? Lol... I was talking to the other noob, noob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold81 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 43 post qualifies for noob status, sorry, it's a fact of life. But otherwise, welcome to the forum. Don't mind us trolls, we're well aware of who we are... +1 lol, fair enough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold81 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I was talking to the other noob, noob. You guys are pretty entertaining on this forum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I got my snows for my new car months ago and they are on the car waiting for flakes. Can't wait to have the guys in Jeeps pull over to let me get up the hill, like happened a few years ago. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silen7guardian Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am in need of some affordable snow tires. Sadly, AWD is only as good as one's tires. I've got some all-seasons that seem to be great as resisting wear-and-tear but are pretty awful when it comes to traction. Does anyone know of any good deals on a second set of wheels and/or snow tires, preferably in Minnesota? The only experience I have buying tires is from Discount Tire, but their prices are too high for me right now. I would love to get a set of wheels and tires for around $500 to $1000. At this point, cheaper is better. I suspect that even bottom-of-the-barrel snow tires will be better than my current setup. I've also found that keeping an extra 150 pounds or so in the back of my wagon helps immensely with handling in the snow. As a bonus, it's 150 pounds of salt, so it might come in handy if I ever get stuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am in need of some affordable snow tires. Sadly, AWD is only as good as one's tires. I've got some all-seasons that seem to be great as resisting wear-and-tear but are pretty awful when it comes to traction. Does anyone know of any good deals on a second set of wheels and/or snow tires, preferably in Minnesota? The only experience I have buying tires is from Discount Tire, but their prices are too high for me right now. I would love to get a set of wheels and tires for around $500 to $1000. At this point, cheaper is better. I suspect that even bottom-of-the-barrel snow tires will be better than my current setup. I've also found that keeping an extra 150 pounds or so in the back of my wagon helps immensely with handling in the snow. As a bonus, it's 150 pounds of salt, so it might come in handy if I ever get stuck. Check the for sale forum, I found OEM wheels for both my cars there. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCHM1AN Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 I am in need of some affordable snow tires. Sadly, AWD is only as good as one's tires. I've got some all-seasons that seem to be great as resisting wear-and-tear but are pretty awful when it comes to traction. Does anyone know of any good deals on a second set of wheels and/or snow tires, preferably in Minnesota? The only experience I have buying tires is from Discount Tire, but their prices are too high for me right now. I would love to get a set of wheels and tires for around $500 to $1000. At this point, cheaper is better. I suspect that even bottom-of-the-barrel snow tires will be better than my current setup. I've also found that keeping an extra 150 pounds or so in the back of my wagon helps immensely with handling in the snow. As a bonus, it's 150 pounds of salt, so it might come in handy if I ever get stuck. I had a set for sale earlier this year for $400, wheels & tires. The deals are out there, you just have to look. Try Nasioc if there's nothing available here. I hear you guys got pummeled last weekend and are due for more this weekend-- good luck and stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
croll326 Posted December 12, 2012 Share Posted December 12, 2012 got a new husqvarna snow blower and hankook i cept snows. ready here... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold81 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Hard part about picking tires this year, was this will probably be my last full winter in the chicagoland area, since my fiance and I plan to move to AZ next year. So I didn't want to invest in a PURELY all season/snow tire. I'm sure these tires I got will work out decently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialB Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 We avoid the northstar lift from about 8:45 on a busy Saturday, eat a early lunch, load it about 11:50-12:10 and not come back to it. We have been getting to it by 7:40 the past few weekends. The benifit of a Ultrapass. We load for our second run before 8AM. I have a good ten days off between Christmas and new years and im debating coming up...but that week is the worst for any mountain. If i do make it up I'll drop you a pm maybe we can shred some runs and get a little photo shoot in too Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I have a good ten days off between Christmas and new years and im debating coming up...but that week is the worst for any mountain. If i do make it up I'll drop you a pm maybe we can shred some runs and get a little photo shoot in too Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 I'll be there from Xmas night, on. As well as the Saturday before Xmas. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveM Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 silen7guardian[/b]]Sadly, AWD is only as good as one's tires. Traction control is NOT a substitute for traction. The only thing AWD without snows does for you is let you go faster than your car can stop. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 put winter tires on weeks ago after the silly nor'easter here... still waiting for more snow... this better not turn out like last year. bought studded tires for my truck, never snowed. i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 put winter tires on weeks ago after the silly nor'easter here... still waiting for more snow... this better not turn out like last year. bought studded tires for my truck, never snowed. Oh, so it's your fault... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisheregirafFe Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Oh, so it's your fault... might very well be. though i could buy a snow thrower and really seal the deal, so be nice. i can put anything i want down here?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold81 Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 Man! No snow YET! Been quite the mild winter here thus far for the chicagoland area, and just beat our record of more then 280 days between last snow fall And this weeks forecast aint looking much better Hmmmf... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 might very well be. though i could buy a snow thrower and really seal the deal, so be nice. Oh yea, I bought my Toro snow blower last year as well... 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceCold81 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Ohh I found some of my better snow shots just goofin around ha... Not the BEST quality, back when I had the Crapberry! boooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 3 storms coming starting sometime sunday/monday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CousinLarry Posted December 15, 2012 Share Posted December 15, 2012 Yes!! Just put my winter rims on today http://www.cousinlarry.com/upload2/LGTSnowtires.jpg BRING IT ON!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E36er Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 im pumped to get my subi on the road this week. We just got 6-8 inches last night/today and im itching to get my car out of my shop and on the road.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurlyOldManMN Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Just swapped over to Xi3's from my alpin pa3's that had a bulge (and significantly less tread than they started with before last weekend's snow storm for some odd reason). Can't wait for another round next week to see how these stack up. So far they murder the PA3's in hard pack snow and ice. Bring it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Snow tonight and tm !!! Bring it on baby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spc2125 Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 Not so much snow but crazy black ice. Saw like 14 people who swerved off the highway and also like 5 accidents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggerdan11 Posted December 17, 2012 Share Posted December 17, 2012 Got to drive the Subaru this weekend with about 6-8 inches of new snow. It did great even with the Proxes 4's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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