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syee 03-10-2017 09:33 AM

Discount Tire Direct's eBay store also has $100 off $450. It's USD so you'll have to do the math to see it's worth it with the exchange rate being as bad as it is, but might be good if they have something you can't find locally. I got a pretty good deal on some WS80's last time they had this offer. (though it was $100 off $400 last time)

Might be a better deal if you can stack it with a manufacturer rebate.

SSM_DC5 08-30-2017 12:32 PM

Time to start looking for new winters. Come across some sales or rebates for winters or A/S? Share them with us.

thumper 08-30-2017 12:54 PM

has there been any more official news on whether they will be making winter tires mandatory?

roastpuff 08-30-2017 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSM_DC5 (Post 8859024)
Time to start looking for new winters. Come across some sales or rebates for winters or A/S? Share them with us.

Keep an eye on Craiglist for guys trying to unload their tires to clear garage space or have sold their cars etc.

I found a set of 215/60R16 Blizzak WS80's for $350. 90% tread. :awwyeah:

!LittleDragon 08-30-2017 01:37 PM

I need to dump my mine as well, no longer have my 2.0T Sonata

roastpuff 08-30-2017 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !LittleDragon (Post 8859038)
I need to dump my mine as well, no longer have my 2.0T Sonata

What size? Still looking for a set for my parents' Civic.

underscore 08-30-2017 03:37 PM

I'm on the hunt for some BFG KO2's, ideally 255/75R17. If anyone hears about a sale anywhere please share, so far the best price I've found was Costco.

H.Specter 08-30-2017 04:17 PM

Got a pair of Firestone Winterforce tires from CL - only $225!

It's $240 if I include the new BMW centre caps I ordered from ebay.
http://i.imgur.com/IhEw1Pv.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/D929JMx.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/RVBs8my.jpg

320icar 08-30-2017 04:43 PM

Just remember those are almost 10 years old.
Might do snow well but not grip ice as good as new winter tires

!LittleDragon 08-30-2017 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastpuff (Post 8859049)
What size? Still looking for a set for my parents' Civic.

Might be a tad tall for a Civic, they're 215/55/17. The bolt pattern and offset are for a Sonata, not sure exactly what it is. Also has the large Hyundai/Toyota center bore.

Still undecided if I need winter tires on the 5.0 Genesis, I did just fine with DWS06 this past winter. Drove up the hills in New West with 6" of snow without any problems. The only problem I had was trying to go down Queens but I don't think any combo of car/tires can stop on that steep a hill.

H.Specter 08-30-2017 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 320icar (Post 8859075)
Just remember those are almost 10 years old.
Might do snow well but not grip ice as good as new winter tires

I figure there isn't much traction on ice regardless anyway...

roastpuff 08-30-2017 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !LittleDragon (Post 8859076)
Might be a tad tall for a Civic, they're 215/55/17. The bolt pattern and offset are for a Sonata, not sure exactly what it is. Also has the large Hyundai/Toyota center bore.

Still undecided if I need winter tires on the 5.0 Genesis, I did just fine with DWS06 this past winter. Drove up the hills in New West with 6" of snow without any problems. The only problem I had was trying to go down Queens but I don't think any combo of car/tires can stop on that steep a hill.

That might actually work for my Accord... and I can pass my tires to the Civic. What tires are the ones you're selling?

JordanLee 08-30-2017 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underscore (Post 8859060)
I'm on the hunt for some BFG KO2's, ideally 255/75R17. If anyone hears about a sale anywhere please share, so far the best price I've found was Costco.

I got my 285/75R16 KO2s from 4Wheelparts for like $1000 all in with pick up in Langley last black friday. They have deals all the time to save the tax and you qualify for like a $50 GC from them and combine that with the $50 from BFG Canada and you usually get it down cheaper than Costco.

I just checked, Costco is 900 +tax. 4WP is $1013 no tax minus the $50 GC and perhaps dealer specific $50 mail in rebate.

Then ON TOP of that you can use the 6% eBates deal right now to save another $54.

sir rotary 08-30-2017 09:14 PM

I have two sets of snow tires from my previous civics.. they won't fit my truck..

One set is two Michelin all seasons 50% and two Nokia winters 95% on 15" black steelies.. 4x100 and 4x114 also comes with a third matching snow tire with 95%.

Another set of 15" 4 hankook with 95% no rims

I'll have to double check size and brand but pretty sure it's 195 50 15

Anyone interested? Shoot me an offer! I was going to keep them till winter but willing to let em go now.

dared3vil0 08-30-2017 09:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sir rotary (Post 8859128)
I have two sets of snow tires from my previous civics.. they won't fit my truck..

:seriously:

No kidding lol

underscore 08-30-2017 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JordanLee (Post 8859115)
I got my 285/75R16 KO2s from 4Wheelparts for like $1000 all in with pick up in Langley last black friday. They have deals all the time to save the tax and you qualify for like a $50 GC from them and combine that with the $50 from BFG Canada and you usually get it down cheaper than Costco.

I just checked, Costco is 900 +tax. 4WP is $1013 no tax minus the $50 GC and perhaps dealer specific $50 mail in rebate.

Then ON TOP of that you can use the 6% eBates deal right now to save another $54.

Where are you finding the no tax with 4WP? I looked at the MIR and it's US only so I'm not sure why they list it. For my size it's $1013 - $50 GC = $963 plus taxes and install and such. Costco is $900 even plus the same stuff. PMC is $868 with free shipping and you only have to pay GST since they're in Quebec, so overall they're $116 cheaper than Costco. I'm not sure if $116 is enough of a difference to not have them backed by Costco though.

!LittleDragon 08-30-2017 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roastpuff (Post 8859089)
That might actually work for my Accord... and I can pass my tires to the Civic. What tires are the ones you're selling?

They're Kumho iZen KW22's. Not the best but leaps and bounds better than the performance tires the Sonata 2.0T came with. About 40% tread left. $250 if I decide to sell them.

The only thing holding me back from selling is what car I'm buying for my parents. If I get them a Hyundai Ioniq then I might keep them if they don't rub. I'm waiting for them to release the plug in hybrid version next month so it may not be until October/November until I know.

JordanLee 09-02-2017 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by underscore (Post 8859140)
Where are you finding the no tax with 4WP? I looked at the MIR and it's US only so I'm not sure why they list it. For my size it's $1013 - $50 GC = $963 plus taxes and install and such. Costco is $900 even plus the same stuff. PMC is $868 with free shipping and you only have to pay GST since they're in Quebec, so overall they're $116 cheaper than Costco. I'm not sure if $116 is enough of a difference to not have them backed by Costco though.

Its usually no tax on large items like this in sets of 4. 4WP has some weird thing as theyre based out of the states. Same thing when I bought Bilstein 5100s from them. When I added your set to cart and it brought me to the PayPal page it didnt charge tax. When you pick up they only charge the tire fee in person and thats it. Pretty easy. When I did it I got the $50 BFG Canadian rebate pretty quick and got a $70 4WP gift card months later.

k3mps 09-05-2017 09:55 PM

Has anyone looked at the Hercules Avalanche R-G2? They're ranked consistently high in tests.

Cheap winter tires that are actually re-labled Hakkpaliita R tires manufactured by Nokian for Hercules.

I'm thinking they may have the same tread pattern and mold..but different / cheaper materials? Worth taking a shot?

Badhobz 09-06-2017 07:12 AM

Im trying to get rid of my brother in law's snow tires from last season. more than 80% tread left on them, but he got rid of his civic and the shit is just sitting in my garage right now.

$400 dollars including the steelies OBO. all balanced and ready to go for a 05 civic.

185/65/15 TempraWinterquest tires, made by Cooper tires

https://s26.postimg.org/drd30msvd/IM...206_153946.jpg
https://s26.postimg.org/6qtollgh5/IM...206_154017.jpg

6o4__boi 09-06-2017 07:18 AM

^ too bad they're not 16's /17's

I'm looking for one for my wife's HR-V
Pain in the ass to find used ones of either 215/55/17 or 205/65/16...so if i don't find anything, guess i'll have to grab them new

When does Costco usually have their winter tires/sales? Do they sell steelies as well?

Badhobz 09-06-2017 07:22 AM

my problem is this lame bolt pattern. most of my toyota's / VW are all 5 bolt. But these steelies are only good for 4 bolt. I dont mind it being smaller, i was going to go down a size anyways.

gilly 09-07-2017 03:09 PM

costco currently has Bridgestone - Blizzak WS80 for $70 off with purchase of all 4 tires.
Valid now to October 8

SSM_DC5 09-07-2017 04:07 PM

^appears to be all Bridgestone tires, not just Blizzak that get the $70 off. (in case anyone was looking for all seasons)

donot521 09-07-2017 07:51 PM

Will all seasons tires be fine if the car is all wheels drive?


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