Winter Tires: time to put them on? [Archive] - Page 3

TypeRNammer

11-01-2011, 11:11 PM

Just as I am alluding to not using half ass brands like his typeR a$$ does.

Half ass tires?

Since when are General Altimax Arctic tires half assed?

For the price I paid for my 205/55/16, I cannot justify spending an extra 300 bucks for a set of winters such as the michelin x-ice2's that I'll end up only using for three months.
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JordanLee

11-02-2011, 12:26 AM

Just wondering.. Does anyone know if dtd and discounttires.com are the same company?
I was looking for summer tires and discount tires had them for cheaper.. and they had a set of xxrs I wanted too.. Also can you ship tires to hagens?

Theyre the same company. Each one stocks slightly different tires though. Both will ship to Hagens. I shipped my Direzza DZ101s there last week. $304 landed :)

MindBomber

11-02-2011, 12:58 AM

Just as I am alluding to not using half ass brands like his typeR a$$ does.

I'm on nokian hakkapeliitta R, I guess those are half ass tires since they're made in finland.

:fulloffuck:

Alphamale

11-02-2011, 01:25 AM

Anyone have a lead on an inexpensive place to balance wheels? Best so far is $50 for a set of 15" steelies.
You are one cheap mother fucker.
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Death2Theft

11-02-2011, 09:04 AM

Depends do you have typeR sticker on your car when u dont own a type r?
I'm on nokian hakkapeliitta R, I guess those are half ass tires since they're made in finland.

:fulloffuck:

sonick

11-02-2011, 09:09 AM

Half ass tires?

Since when are General Altimax Arctic tires half assed?

For the price I paid for my 205/55/16, I cannot justify spending an extra 300 bucks for a set of winters such as the michelin x-ice2's that I'll end up only using for three months.
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+1, Altimax Arctic are legit. Tread-wise They are copies of the very good Gislaved Nordfrost 3.

FerrariEnzo

11-02-2011, 12:01 PM

+1, Altimax Arctic are legit. Tread-wise They are copies of the very good Gislaved Nordfrost 3.

Legit, yet they copy other brands... hmm.... is it a company from china? like how they copied KFC and calls it OFC, UFC and UFO?

Spectre_Cdn

11-02-2011, 12:16 PM

Legit, yet they copy other brands... hmm.... is it a company from china? like how they copied KFC and calls it OFC, UFC and UFO?

:suspicious: :notsureifsrs:

Continental owns both General and Gislaved... the Gislaved NordFrost 3 design is just being used in the Altimax Arctic. Gislaved carries the NordFrost 5 now.

sonick

11-02-2011, 12:25 PM

Legit, yet they copy other brands... hmm.... is it a company from china? like how they copied KFC and calls it OFC, UFC and UFO?

As said above, they are both owned by Continental so the 'copy' is legitimate. General Tire itself is an American company. The Altimax Arctic are made in China, I believe. May or may not use a different rubber compound than the original NordFrost 3 but tread pattern is the same.

SumAznGuy

11-02-2011, 12:28 PM

As said above, they are both owned by Continental so the 'copy' is legitimate. General Tire itself is an American company. The Altimax Arctic are made in China, I believe. May or may not use a different rubber compound than the original NordFrost 3 but tread pattern is the same.

I know Hankook is a Korean company, but is their Ipike w409's a copy as well?

BTW, weather report says it will be close to 1 C the next few nights. Guess it is time I should put my winter tires on.

Spectre_Cdn

11-02-2011, 12:33 PM

sonick

11-02-2011, 12:37 PM

^ hmm, mine are 2 years old as well, didn't check where they're made, I just assumed China coz they were relatively inexpensive. They could very well all be made in Germany.

dachinesedude

11-02-2011, 12:40 PM

im using altimax arctic's too, very good winter tire

who the hell cares if its a copy or not, as long as it does it job

Acura604

11-02-2011, 12:44 PM

Definitely recommend the Altimax Arctics... had them on my TL.. .was unstoppable... read the reviews.. i'd say 99% are positive.

but now...will be rocking these on the RDX SH-AWD:
(blizzak DM-V1)

but damn..do i even need winter tires on my AWD? lol...(spoken like a true over-confident all wheel drive owner)

http://i55.tinypic.com/33xvmo4.jpg

sonick

11-02-2011, 12:45 PM

Well in this case "copies" isn't meant to be a bad thing. Sort of like how Formula 1 technology eventually filters down to consumer road cars, the parent company Continental simply gave General Tire the technology from Gislaved when they discontinued the NordFrost 3. Still a great tire, just more affordable and easily found.

TypeRNammer

11-02-2011, 01:04 PM

As said above, they are both owned by Continental so the 'copy' is legitimate. General Tire itself is an American company. The Altimax Arctic are made in China, I believe. May or may not use a different rubber compound than the original NordFrost 3 but tread pattern is the same.

My set that I bought two years ago were made in Germany :woot:

^ hmm, mine are 2 years old as well, didn't check where they're made, I just assumed China coz they were relatively inexpensive. They could very well all be made in Germany.

I bought mines last year and it was made in Germany.

11-02-2011, 01:46 PM

are they now made in china/

sonick

11-02-2011, 01:50 PM

I am not sure, maybe I misremembered and they never were/are made in China to begin with.

SuperAman

11-02-2011, 01:57 PM

anyone have the firestone winterforce tires? there like under a hundred dollars at tirerack

TypeRNammer

11-02-2011, 02:04 PM

anyone have the firestone winterforce tires? there like under a hundred dollars at tirerack

What size?

dachinesedude

11-02-2011, 03:09 PM

but damn..do i even need winter tires on my AWD? lol...(spoken like a true over-confident all wheel drive owner)

4 wheel drive aint gonna stop/go for shit if all 4 tires dont have grip

SuperAman

11-02-2011, 03:36 PM

What size?

90 dollars for 16"

Gh0stRider

11-05-2011, 12:53 PM

my snow tires are on. fucking cold outside!!

sonick

11-05-2011, 01:30 PM

my snow tires are on. fucking cold outside!!

Really? I was very warm in the sun changing over my tires this afternoon in jeans and a t-shirt. This is in Richmond.
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Not really racist!

11-05-2011, 03:41 PM

Changed to snows today with my dad, weathers like 0 - 5 in the morning now... freakin cooold

Matsuda

11-05-2011, 03:58 PM

Rcubed, Gars, and I changed to wintermode today too. car is hellasunk with stockies

spoon.ek9

11-05-2011, 04:15 PM

i think i'll wait and put them on during the last week of november like usual :)

SumAznGuy

11-05-2011, 04:38 PM

Holy crap it was cold friday morning. Still rocking Dunlop Starspecs on my S and at 6:30 am, on my way to work, I was fishing the back end as soon as I gave a little bit of gas, even in third gear.

Based on everyone's comments and the reviews online, I think I will be ordering a set of General Altimax Arctic's for the CRV. $78 each. Can't go wrong.

hi-revs

11-05-2011, 04:48 PM

probably wait till next weekend or the one after that.

Its not cold enough yet. Plus its not gonna be continually cold for a little longer.

CorneringArtist

11-05-2011, 05:17 PM

We got people getting geared up for winter at my dealership. For me, it's like I've been put in prison administrative segregation with all the time I've spent in our tire room lately. I've been losing all track of time in there, I come out of the room thinking it's like 4:00, it's actually 5:30 and dark outside.

Runflat winter tires on a 2011 Sienna :seriously::heckno::seriously::heckno:

!Aznboi128

11-05-2011, 05:20 PM

18x9.5 wheel with 215 snow tires
:fuckyea:

:okay: they're just 16" but i got so much poke in the back it's rubbing like a bitch!

mb_

11-05-2011, 05:22 PM

Might wait till late november. I don't start work till later during the day anyways when it's a bit warmer.

Lomac

11-05-2011, 05:38 PM

Really? I was very warm in the sun changing over my tires this afternoon in jeans and a t-shirt. This is in Richmond.
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In the sun, during the day, then yes it's warm. But driving during a clear night right now? There's definitely ice on the ground.

Volvo-brickster

11-05-2011, 10:20 PM

haven't taken off my winters in 2 years :p

LenovoTurbo

11-05-2011, 10:32 PM

haven't taken off my winters in 2 years :p

:seriously:

StylinRed

11-05-2011, 10:44 PM

my regular tires are all seasons (suck in the snow though) guess i can wait a bit longer

alex.w *//

11-05-2011, 11:22 PM

i'll wait until there is forcast for snow!

sonick

11-06-2011, 12:22 PM

In the sun, during the day, then yes it's warm. But driving during a clear night right now? There's definitely ice on the ground.

I thought he meant it was cold when he was changing over the tires.

TRDood

11-06-2011, 01:01 PM

For those runninh spacers, do you take it out for winters? Would salt rust the spacers?
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S1 S2

11-06-2011, 01:26 PM

Ran mine for almost 2 years, zero problem. I do try to give the car a quick rinse when I have the chance though.
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ZordosZZ

11-06-2011, 02:23 PM

Just threw my winters on he otherday. Other tires are pretty much on the verge of baldness.

Acura604

11-07-2011, 12:39 PM

QUESTION.. I have a set of dedicated winter tires on rims that i will put on shortly. BUT..i just ordered a new set of dedicated rims with summer tires that I will be getting most likely wed of this week/ nov 9th. I'd hate to pick them up and store them away for like 4 months...was thinking of slapping them on just to see how they look...the tires are brand new Dunlop SP Sport 01A obviously at 100% tread ...looks like weather is still on the above freezing mark but early mornings could be a problem? i'd just wanna slap them on for maybe a week so i can try them out. ... thoughts? worth the risk?

skylinergtr

11-07-2011, 01:03 PM

still running a/s' for now.

gotta fix the running issue I have with my car first before i drop the coin on winters.

Energy

11-07-2011, 02:39 PM

Will put my winters on probably this weekend.

hi-revs

11-07-2011, 04:46 PM

how do snow/winter tires compare to All Seasons in the rain?

Do snow tires channel water as well as All seasons do?

RCubed

11-07-2011, 04:51 PM

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383094_10100108572521801_21015525_47159928_1984588 977_n.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y173/RCubed/DSC_4282.jpg
wintermode

Sky_High

11-07-2011, 05:31 PM

^ awesome, where you get that sticker?

RCubed

11-07-2011, 05:31 PM

made it. :)

GodZilla

11-07-2011, 05:35 PM

It smelt like snow when I went to let the dog in around 5pm.
Just wondering when you guys put your winter tires on do you notice that the tires are louder then the all seasons or is it just me?

Gh0stRider

11-07-2011, 05:52 PM

i can't hear...exhaust too loud..lol

Paradise240

11-07-2011, 07:23 PM

For the guys wondering how different tires work on different surfaces, check out this link.

Tire Test: All-Season vs. Snow vs. Summer (http://www.insideline.com/features/tire-test-all-season-vs-snow-vs-summer.html)

I'll be winter mode this coming weekend, my tires are rock hard :(

Energy

11-07-2011, 07:30 PM

made it. :)

Selling them? Haha I'd buy a set.

mmmk

11-07-2011, 08:29 PM

how do snow/winter tires compare to All Seasons in the rain?

Do snow tires channel water as well as All seasons do?

Snow tires are generally better in the rain.

saveth

11-07-2011, 08:46 PM

I'll be putting my winters on Thursday. I'll be going to cypress on Friday.
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Mr.C

11-07-2011, 09:37 PM

It smelt like snow when I went to let the dog in around 5pm.
Just wondering when you guys put your winter tires on do you notice that the tires are louder then the all seasons or is it just me?

Good soundproofing on my car (740iL), but there is a slight difference. In my dad's chevy van, they are *loud*.

GodZilla

11-08-2011, 04:20 AM

I have a 328xi AWD with Goodyear nordic snows and driving is a bit loud but when i start to slow thats when the sound increases.

s300ae

11-08-2011, 05:23 AM

17x9.5 Blizzaks 215/45. One of the best snow tires I have ever owned.
This is my third season. They're soft so there is a bit of camber wear but overall great tire.
Rip off buying it locally but from discount tire direct, it's the cheapest I've seen

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/426aa23b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/2342682c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/3b576803.jpg
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maxxxboost

11-08-2011, 01:59 PM

^^ Are you going to remove your front lip?

s300ae

11-08-2011, 02:44 PM

I thought about it, ill only do it if we get lots of snow. Not like last years crap fall
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GabAlmighty

11-08-2011, 03:19 PM

Not getting snowies this year. Too many other cool things to buy.

daval

11-08-2011, 03:33 PM

Love those saw blades~

17x9.5 Blizzaks 215/45. One of the best snow tires I have ever owned.
This is my third season. They're soft so there is a bit of camber wear but overall great tire.
Rip off buying it locally but from discount tire direct, it's the cheapest I've seen

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/426aa23b.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/2342682c.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v366/vancityjoker/3b576803.jpg
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HondaGuy

11-08-2011, 03:53 PM

Weather seems more colder now, and roads are slippery.

Putting on my Toyo Tires Observe G-02 on both my winter cars on Thursday.

:fuckyea:

Sky_High

11-08-2011, 06:46 PM

Question..... for certain brand / models that "guarantee" you a set mileage...

How do they really know if you ran 10,000km? or 60,000km?
Or is it just a rough estimate / honest system?

sean_wong

11-08-2011, 06:54 PM

^
Let me guess. Your grandmother was Jewish, your dad Chinese, and your step mother Indian. Put the three together and you have a cheap fuck.

suzuka84

11-08-2011, 07:51 PM

Question..... for certain brand / models that "guarantee" you a set mileage...

How do they really know if you ran 10,000km? or 60,000km?
Or is it just a rough estimate / honest system?

Michelin implemented a new strategy whereby they guarantee their winters for a set mileage.

Sky_High

11-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Michelin implemented a new strategy whereby they guarantee their winters for a set mileage.

Yup, usually around 60,000km for tires like the X-Ice2
But obviously you don't run on these tires year round till they die.
You'll be switching them on and off every winter....so how do they "guarantee" that set mileage?

(Exaggerated example)
What if I only use the winter tires for 1000km each winter.
But 40 years and 40 winters later....they have only been used for 40,000km
and they are bald already......will Michelin tell me to gtfo? Or will they replace it?

If they were all season, and dealer installed. I guess that would be easier to keep track of the mileage from the date + odometer it was installed. And up till the day/mileage it dies. Assuming you haven't swapped the tires.
But for winter tires? How do they keep track? How do they "guarantee"?

sonick

11-08-2011, 09:09 PM

^
Let me guess. Your grandmother was Jewish, your dad Chinese, and your step mother Indian. Put the three together and you have a cheap fuck.

:seriously:

alex.w *//

11-09-2011, 08:20 PM

woot there is snow in the forcast at weather network!

lilaznviper

11-09-2011, 09:16 PM

what kind of lugs do you guys use with your steelies?

Spectre_Cdn

11-09-2011, 09:51 PM

^just oem lugs with oem steelies
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Bender Unit

11-10-2011, 01:28 AM

I had a tough time removing my steelies last year.
They were stick/glued on my wheel hubs after the winter.

Any trick on put steelie on car ?

Thanks

LenovoTurbo

11-10-2011, 01:59 AM

I had a tough time removing my steelies last year.
They were stick/glued on my wheel hubs after the winter.

Any trick on put steelie on car ?

Thanks

Put some anti seize between the hub and the wheel and you're good.

Bonka

11-10-2011, 01:59 AM

I had a tough time removing my steelies last year.
They were stick/glued on my wheel hubs after the winter.

Any trick on put steelie on car ?

Thanks

Spread anti-seize over the hub before you put the rim on.

Before I did this I always had to pound the rim with a hammer to loosen it off the hub.

cctw

11-10-2011, 03:54 PM

So I swapped to winter steelies ytd and today i already noticed rust building up ard the centre cap area...

What can I do to rub it off? And what can I spray on to prevent the orange rust?

Tia

Gh0stRider

11-10-2011, 04:13 PM

woot there is snow in the forcast at weather network!

weather network :fuckthatshit:

Volvo-brickster

11-10-2011, 08:25 PM

I had a tough time removing my steelies last year.
They were stick/glued on my wheel hubs after the winter.

Any trick on put steelie on car ?

Thanks

How To Remove A Stuck Wheel - YouTube

1:35-1:47 all you need

alex.w *//

11-10-2011, 10:05 PM

^ i do that all the time at work
especially mazda 3's

Acura604

11-11-2011, 06:23 AM

slightly off topic..but i usually change my wheels in my garage.

problem is the 2ton hydraulic floor jack was fine for my TL but does not go high enough to lift the RDX off the ground.

I only use this jack twice a year.. put winters on, take winters off so i dont need anything super fancy plus i have axle stands as backup. Stock scissor jacks are a PITA.

anyone got a lead on a model (canadian tire?) that can work a bit better for these higher CUVs/SUVs? dont feel the need to spend too much for something like this.

thanks.

s300ae

11-11-2011, 06:52 AM

If you just need a couple inches, I'd use a wood plank the size of the jack base. Just put it under the jack and change one wheel at a time. Use a jack stand as extra support just in case.
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matrixfwd

11-11-2011, 09:00 AM

does anyone use the scissor jack that came with the car to do the changeover? Is it safe to use that or is that designed just for 'emergencies'

IMASA

11-11-2011, 09:11 AM

The scissor jack is fine for tire change overs. As long as you're not going to be working under the car.

As for a tall jack for SUV's, I use the Michelin 3.5 ton jack from Crappy Tire. $99 when it's on sale. It has 21" of lift.

JSALES

11-14-2011, 01:18 PM

just put my winter tires on today

fuhkyu

11-14-2011, 02:16 PM

any reccommendations for mounting + balancing a set of tires?

GabAlmighty

11-14-2011, 02:45 PM

any reccommendations for mounting + balancing a set of tires?

Go to a tire shop, ask them to mount and balance your wheels and ask them to be nice to your wheels.

roastpuff

11-14-2011, 03:00 PM

Speed Syndicate for anything tricky, the other sponsors for regular sets
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matrixfwd

11-14-2011, 05:33 PM

just put my winter tires on today

DIY?

11-14-2011, 05:46 PM

any reccommendations for mounting + balancing a set of tires?

DHP

Fafine

11-14-2011, 06:04 PM

was gonna put it on tomorrow but i ended up selling my car today so.
got a set of 4x100 goodyear tires that i have no use of.

fliptuner

11-14-2011, 06:16 PM

specs and price?

conandoyle

11-15-2011, 12:52 AM

Just bought a set of 245/40R18 winter tires for 1k :yuno:

Sky_High

11-15-2011, 12:54 AM

Just bought a set of 245/40R18 winter tires for 1k :yuno:

Locally? That's fairly decent considering they are 18"

JordanLee

11-15-2011, 01:05 AM

I've got some 14inch steelies 4x100 with some Michelin Winters for sale. They're an older model and have at least 3+ seasons left on them. $200 takes it.

TypeRNammer

11-15-2011, 02:23 PM

Just installed my winters a couple of days ago
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Fafine

11-15-2011, 02:29 PM

I've got some 14inch steelies 4x100 with some Michelin Winters for sale. They're an older model and have at least 3+ seasons left on them. $200 takes it.

Sold mine for 250 used for the same amount of time put it up on cl and you have interest within. An hour lol
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spoon.ek9

11-15-2011, 02:31 PM

i'm pretty tempted to put my snow tires on this week hah. but the dry, sunny weather will keep me going till end of november as planned.

sonick

11-15-2011, 02:32 PM

But... it's cold.

Jsunu

11-15-2011, 02:38 PM

Just put on my winters a few days ago. Not gonna procrastinate and do them when its snowing out..... never again

optiblue

11-15-2011, 04:20 PM

I can make it to sunday!!!

jtrinh

11-15-2011, 04:35 PM

Winter moddeeeeeeeeee !

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/391194_10150288715438078_506328077_6884755_8840915 35_n.jpg

HondaGuy

11-15-2011, 04:40 PM

^^ those look like 01-05 rav4 wheels lol...

Nice setup!

jtrinh

11-15-2011, 04:55 PM

^^ those look like 01-05 rav4 wheels lol...

Nice setup!

Yessir! :thumbs:
Got a sweet deal on Michelin X-Ice Xi2's, thanks to a fellow rs member.

Sky_High

11-15-2011, 10:20 PM

Yessir! :thumbs:
Got a sweet deal on Michelin X-Ice Xi2's, thanks to a fellow rs member.

What size are those?

Death2Theft

11-16-2011, 06:07 AM

Lots of fun when you get a stuck wheel with a 35 sidewall i've split 2x4's hitting the rim/tire to get it off.

Mancini

11-17-2011, 06:00 PM

I put my winter tires on yesterday. My other tires are scary and ready for replacement. What a difference!

syee

11-17-2011, 06:07 PM

FYI - in case anyone is going down to the US to get tires installed - I was coming back from Blaine on Tuesday and they are actively checking for new tires (i.e. ones that are installed on the car) when you cross over. The guy stuck his head out the window and used his flashlight to check each of my tires while I was stopped at the booth. (my winters are 3 years old so obviously not an issue for me) I thought I'd warn those who were thinking of sneaking new tires over the border - declare them because they ARE checking now.

jmanhas

11-17-2011, 06:17 PM

its snowing in richmond now, and already saw a huge accident at sea island way and garden city... put em on NOW! plus it means shitty drivers + shitty conditions = more accidents!

be careful!

k3mps

11-17-2011, 06:39 PM

am definitely not going to richmond anytime soon.

FerrariEnzo

11-17-2011, 06:47 PM

Is there a difference between Snow Tires and Winter Tires?

cho

11-17-2011, 06:54 PM

Mine going on tmr morning I'm excite
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jtrinh

11-17-2011, 07:00 PM

What size are those?

205/55/16 all around.

I'm excited for the snow!

Nvasion

11-17-2011, 07:12 PM

Integra is back!!!!!!!!!!

anyone interested in buying it? 94 coupe comes with SNOW TIRES

roastpuff

11-18-2011, 12:08 AM

Did a super fast tire swap before heading back to ubc after dinner today, pit crew style. I've reduced the time it takes to less than 30 minutes including moving the car around etc since I don't have a big enough garage to do it without reversing sides haha.

So very glad I spent the time today.
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Teriyaki

11-18-2011, 12:12 AM

Was able to swap in the conti DWS's this morning just in time. Handled amazing in the wet snow conditions. The real test will come when it really starts dumping though

MindBomber

11-18-2011, 12:23 AM

Is there a difference between Snow Tires and Winter Tires?

no, snow tires are a misnomer for winter tires.

FN-2199

11-18-2011, 12:32 AM

Popped on the winter tires on today, and oddly enough it snowed hours later! :fuckyea:

Bonka

11-18-2011, 01:59 AM

I thought I could hold out longer but ended up changing them a few hours ago.

Man, using an emergency jack is a pain in the ass.

Can't wait to record idiot drivers :D

FerrariEnzo

11-18-2011, 02:31 AM

going to put on winter tires on sat!! i hope it doesnt snow to much til then...

jakolantern

11-18-2011, 05:22 AM

My set that I bought two years ago were made in Germany :woot:

second that

spoon.ek9

11-18-2011, 11:29 AM

Anyone looking for 18" Snow tires? :)

http://www.revscene.net/forums/655337-fs-bridgestone-blizzak-dm-v1-235-60-r18-suitable-suvs.html

GabAlmighty

11-18-2011, 03:11 PM

christ sake, nobody has any KM2's in stock...

Finally found some, jesus. Apparently BFG doesn't have any more left over for all of North America, found a shop in langley that had some in stock. Gah, that was a stressful afternoon #firstworldproblems

Cereal Killer

11-20-2011, 10:18 PM

Got mine mounted last Monday. Looking forward to the snow :woot2:

spoon.ek9

11-21-2011, 12:09 AM

put my snow tires on this afternoon and raised the car 1 inch on all four corners :okay:

LuHua

11-21-2011, 08:06 AM

put my snow tires on this afternoon and raised the car 1 inch on all four corners :okay:

Just in time for a week full of...rain. Still looking for some cheap steelies, so no tires or driving in the snow for now. At least it looks like all-seasons can deal with the current weather for a bit.

!Yaminashi

11-21-2011, 09:24 AM

Changed to my winters on Saturday, can definitely feel a huge difference between them and my all seasons

CP.AR

11-21-2011, 11:08 AM

bcrdukes

11-21-2011, 11:58 AM

just started looking at winter tires (since I got scared shitless last year driving up knight with my morelikedryperformancetires "all seasons").

What should I be looking for? I'm just looking at the cheapest General Tire ones at TireRack...

Depends on what kind of driving you're looking to do. If it's primarily city and you want a quick, cheap winter tire, get whatever fits your budget. But if you want a good long lasting tire with other benefits such as grip on ice etc, pony up the few hundred bucks and get a nicer tire. Bottom line is, winter tires make all the difference when there is snow, slush and ice as opposed to all seasons and summer performance tires.

I'm running on year-old Blizzak LM-25s and they served the previous owner well and in an environment where snow is much more prevalent. On my E30, I ran on Michelin X-Ice2s and they were awesome.

TypeRNammer

11-21-2011, 12:10 PM

just started looking at winter tires (since I got scared shitless last year driving up knight with my morelikedryperformancetires "all seasons").

What should I be looking for? I'm just looking at the cheapest General Tire ones at TireRack...

The general tires are pretty good considering it's price point.

It's good in deep snow and decent on icy roads.

I'm on the second season with these tires.
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silva95teg

11-21-2011, 12:34 PM

I also run the General Altimax Arctic for about 6 years now and am very happy with them. They are not a super cheap tire and the ones i have at least, are made in germany. I don't have experience with the Michelin or the Blizzak tires so i cant compare but they are far better than the canadian tire ones i had before.

DHP 1

11-21-2011, 12:43 PM

Contiental makes general

Acura604

11-21-2011, 12:44 PM

anyone having 'rims' withdrawal? as in, packing up your nice rims and slapping on the ghetto ones with winters? damn.. cant wait till Spring!!!

spoon.ek9

11-21-2011, 01:06 PM

i put my steelies on literally yesterday and i already miss seeing them on my daily :mad:

i feel like i got jipped too cuz today it's cool and rainy whereas last week it was cold and frosty..

fliptuner

11-21-2011, 02:25 PM

Some dude just bought my winter wheels (which I just installed on Friday). I just finished mounting my snows on my better winter wheels and have to go get them balanced now.

Wheel whore problems.

jtanner_

11-21-2011, 02:42 PM

Mounting my ish tomorrowwwww... I want moar snow if they're going on!

OTG-ZR2

11-21-2011, 02:47 PM

trd2343

11-21-2011, 06:24 PM

Is it necessary to put wheel cover or a centre cap (the little cap with the manufacture's emblem) to protect the centre bore?

fliptuner

11-21-2011, 07:05 PM

No but it helps. Just make sure your hubs are clean before installing your other wheels again.

spoon.ek9

11-21-2011, 08:12 PM

good video demonstrating why it's safer to use 2 snow tires in the back than in the front for FWD. i think i remember people debating this in this thread. anyways, 4 winter tires will be safer than 2 in any case.

also a comparison between all-seasons and snow tires in actually snowy conditions.

Snow Tire Testing Front Wheel Drive Cars - YouTube

alex.w *//

11-21-2011, 09:41 PM

^ what is the point in putting snow tires in the back if you have no traction to pull the car forward in the snow.

spoon.ek9

11-21-2011, 10:03 PM

well, as the video demonstrates, you won't fish tail and spin out of control with them in the back.

fliptuner

11-21-2011, 10:20 PM

In the corners, they were still driving too fast for the conditions and accelerating through, instead of braking straight and accelerating after the apex. Of course 4 snow tires is best but nothing beats good driving and awareness.

Bonka

11-22-2011, 12:44 AM

Of course 4 snow tires is best but nothing beats good driving and awareness.

I don't know man, with Lower Mainland drivers, all they got is snow tires :heckno:

fliptuner

11-22-2011, 07:16 AM

And a lot of them don't even have that......

MindBomber

11-22-2011, 07:32 AM

If I could only afford two snow tires for my civic, they'd go on the front, without question. Although the conservative safety concious approach would be to put them on the rear, and thus greatly reducing the risk of spinning out in a corner if you approach to quickly, having no traction on the front tires is hardly safe either. With no traction on the drive wheels you can get stuck in a bad spot or spin out going up hill.

Like Fliptuner said, it comes down to good driving sense.

GabAlmighty

11-22-2011, 07:44 AM

They do great all around. You'll like them. What size you get? White walls in or out?

33x12.5R15. Not sure what you mean by what walls in or out though?

fliptuner

11-22-2011, 07:44 AM

Exactly. I don't know how many of you guys do this but after the first real snowfall and the next day when there's a layer of ice underneath, I take my car to about 60-70 on an empty road and just slam on the brakes, just to see how it reacts. Then I go into a big empty lot for some slalom action and play around with the ebrake on my car (I also have a 4x4 truck). Sure it's fun but I want to know what to expect if I'm ever in that situation in traffic/around other cars/people. I'm sure if more people spent half an hour "practicing", the roads would ba a lot safer.

33x12.5R15. Not sure what you mean by what walls in or out though?
He's talking about the lettering. You know, like when you see soccer mom's in their SUV's and the RF tire has a white circle around it cause she wore the first layer of rubber off, using it as a curb feeler.....

11-22-2011, 07:58 AM

snow tires once they are down to 50%, u are losing a lot of traction. Hydroplaning, super slippery even with slightest of snow on the ground

hk20000

11-22-2011, 10:26 AM

SuperAman

11-22-2011, 11:37 AM

fliptuner

11-22-2011, 11:38 AM

:heckno::seriously:

It's ok though. Cause it'll be the right direction when you back up.

CRS

11-22-2011, 11:40 AM

Just put my 4 x-ice 2s on today.

:fuckyea:

!Yaminashi

11-22-2011, 11:45 AM

SuperAman

11-22-2011, 12:05 PM

ya i should. I got lazy and didn't pay attention..freakin hell

MM4RCO

11-22-2011, 01:24 PM

Just got back from my mount and balance change from PTU automotive in richmond!
Seems shady at first but overall good experience

Recommended! 50 cash for all 4!
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LenovoTurbo

11-22-2011, 04:23 PM

Got some used snow tires earlier and I just put them on but..I think I put it in the wrong direction. I put this one in the rear driver side...
anyone know if this is right

I am thinking this should've gone on the passenger side instead

Change it back when you can, right now instead of dissipating water/snow, it's drawing them in with the backwards V lol.

CRS

11-22-2011, 05:48 PM

Change it back when you can, right now instead of dissipating water/snow, it's drawing them in with the backwards V lol.

Need someone to school me on this.

Should how should the rotation markings be facing?

Should the point of the right triangle face backwards or forwards?

gars

11-22-2011, 05:50 PM

Need someone to school me on this.

Should how should the rotation markings be facing?

Should the point of the right triangle face backwards or forwards?

If your tires are directional - there will be an arrow on the side to indicate the direction it should be rotating. Just think of the direction that the tire rotates when the car is moving forward and the arrow should follow the same way.

CRS

11-22-2011, 05:53 PM

If your tires are directional - there will be an arrow on the side to indicate the direction it should be rotating. Just think of the direction that the tire rotates when the car is moving forward and the arrow should follow the same way.

Thanks!

Reference:
Tire Tech Information - How to Install Your Tire & Wheel Package (http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=39)

GabAlmighty

11-22-2011, 06:03 PM

They do great all around. You'll like them. What size you get? White walls in or out?

I wish I could say that they look good mounted on my rims but the shop ordered the wrong fucking tires. Ordered the A/T's not the M/T's. Guy said he's going to call around again tomorrow and see what he can do for me.

On another note does ANYBODY have a line or know a shop that has a set of 33x12.5R15 BFG M/T KM2's? And no i'm not going to Kal Tire when they want $315/tire.

He's talking about the lettering. You know, like when you see soccer mom's in their SUV's and the RF tire has a white circle around it cause she wore the first layer of rubber off, using it as a curb feeler.....

I guess i'll put the white walls on the outside cuz i'm a baws?

syee

11-22-2011, 06:10 PM

Got some used snow tires earlier and I just put them on but..I think I put it in the wrong direction. I put this one in the rear driver side...
anyone know if this is right

I am thinking this should've gone on the passenger side instead

You should also check to see if the shop that mounted and balanced them at least mounted them correctly too. You wouldn't want all of the tires mounted exactly the same.

It also means you can only rotate your tires front/back on the same side rather than diagonal front/back.

OTG-ZR2

11-22-2011, 06:11 PM

I wish I could say that they look good mounted on my rims but the shop ordered the wrong fucking tires. Ordered the A/T's not the M/T's. Guy said he's going to call around again tomorrow and see what he can do for me.

On another note does ANYBODY have a line or know a shop that has a set of 33x12.5R15 BFG M/T KM2's? And no i'm not going to Kal Tire when they want $315/tire.

I guess i'll put the white walls on the outside cuz i'm a baws?

White walls out FTW!

Maybe try Costco? They had my 33x10.5r15's km2 in stock. $250 per iirc.

GabAlmighty

11-22-2011, 07:20 PM

White walls out FTW!

Maybe try Costco? They had my 33x10.5r15's km2 in stock. $250 per iirc.

Ya. I just went and read some reviews on tirerack. If Big'O'Tires can't get my KM2's I think i'm just going to get a full set of Dick Cepek's. Nobody has anything bad to say about them.

OTG-ZR2

11-22-2011, 07:27 PM

Ya. I just went and read some reviews on tirerack. If Big'O'Tires can't get my KM2's I think i'm just going to get a full set of Dick Cepek's. Nobody has anything bad to say about them.

The Dick Cepek mud terrain's look good too. Little on the pricey side compared to the BFG's. I also looked at the Toyo open country's but they were $$$$.

GabAlmighty

11-22-2011, 07:45 PM

The Dick Cepek mud terrain's look good too. Little on the pricey side compared to the BFG's. I also looked at the Toyo open country's but they were $$$$.

On Tirerack they're the same price as the KM2's. And even a couple bucks cheaper if you get the Mud Country which is what i'm thinking. I think I might just bite the bullet and get a set of 4 and ship em to Point Roberts.

Gh0stRider

11-22-2011, 09:14 PM

my car came with some hancook snow tires. they kinda suck in the rain.

spinning out when i accelerate on a hill.

SuperAman

11-22-2011, 10:34 PM

Change it back when you can, right now instead of dissipating water/snow, it's drawing them in with the backwards V lol.

So just to get it straight...looking at the picture, where it says rotation..those triangles are arrows correct?
and based from the "arrows/triangles" they should be pointing towards the front of the car.

does that sound right?

sonick

11-22-2011, 10:37 PM

So just to get it straight...looking at the picture, where it says rotation..those triangles are arrows correct?
and based from the "arrows/triangles" they should be pointing towards the front of the car.

does that sound right?

lol tires are round, they will point at both the front and the back of the car depending on how far they've rotated :alonehappy:

GabAlmighty

11-22-2011, 10:42 PM

lol tires are round, they will point at both the front and the back of the car depending on how far they've rotated :alonehappy:

http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20110723152813/glee/images/f/fa/OH_SNAP_12354.gif

SumAznGuy

11-22-2011, 11:01 PM

Got some used snow tires earlier and I just put them on but..I think I put it in the wrong direction. I put this one in the rear driver side...
anyone know if this is right

I am thinking this should've gone on the passenger side instead

The arrow points the direction the tire is supposed to spin when you are driving forward. In this case, the tire is facing the wrong direction.

cctw

11-22-2011, 11:27 PM

my car came with some hancook snow tires. they kinda suck in the rain.

spinning out when i accelerate on a hill.

my general altimax arctics does this too =/

fliptuner

11-23-2011, 12:09 AM

fliptuner

11-24-2011, 09:18 AM

Removed front and rear lips and went from 15x7, +30, 205/50's to 15x6, +40, 195/55 snows on my EG sedan DD. Slightly taller tires but wow, I was so used to rubbing the fender liner everywhere, it feels weird not hearing it anymore. I'll leave the race springs in for now and if it get's bad enough, swap them out for stockers or sport's or just take the truck.

saveth

11-24-2011, 10:59 AM

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matrixfwd

11-24-2011, 12:44 PM

roastpuff

11-24-2011, 01:41 PM

Borrow a jack from a friend.

I ended up using a rubber mallet on my rear wheels, they were stuck on pretty good.

MindBomber

11-24-2011, 02:32 PM

darn- tried to swap them myself on the weekend and the rims were stuck/rusted on. I was afraid to hammer it off as the car was on a dinky scissor jack. Tried spraying with some wheel cleaner and waited, no luck. So looks like need to pay $30 to swap them at a shop like Kal T or something... The $30 12v power wrench from CDN Tire worked really well though, got the lug nuts off with no trouble.

Loosen the lugs a bit, just enough that you have a bit of play in the wheel, then go for a short drive around the block. The play in the wheel, combined with the full weight of the car, will break the wheel free.

maxxxboost

11-24-2011, 03:45 PM

Buddy and i got my wheels and snow tires on. Woot. Now i want snow. lol. Going to be a snow plow this winter. wheels are tucked :(

LuHua

11-24-2011, 04:56 PM

Finally got a set on now, hope I won't actually have to depend on them too much though. Anyone know how Pirelli 210 SottoZeros are on snow and ice?

roastpuff

11-24-2011, 05:11 PM

Finally got a set one now, hope I won't actually have to depend on them too much though. Anyone know how Pirelli 210 SottoZeros are on snow and ice?

Series ll or not? The LLC are supposed to be much improved compared to before but the 1st ones were decent but unspectacular.
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LuHua

11-24-2011, 07:32 PM

Not Serie II, but thanks for answering! They're down to 6mm or so, so new tires next year haha. Thanks!

tiger_handheld

11-24-2011, 08:06 PM

is it true that snow/winter tires wear out slower because of the colder temperatures?

fliptuner

11-24-2011, 08:46 PM

Snow tires wear out faster due to their softer rubber compound.

LuHua

11-24-2011, 08:58 PM

They take longer to wear out in the cold/wet, but I think that would apply to all tires. It's just that they're soft enough to actually have some grip in the cold

GabAlmighty

11-24-2011, 09:02 PM

Well, orderd my tires. Bit the bullet and got a set of 4. I decided on the Hankook Dynapro RT03 MT's. All the reviews were pretty good, seems to indicated a good hwy car that can still handle itself on the trails and on the snow. And since my truck isn't too crazy yet I don't need anything special to scale up the side of a cliff. Paid $215 a tire from Discount Tire Direct and got free shipping to Point Roberts. Best price I was able to find anywhere.

Reviews - Hankook Dynapro MT RT03 Reviews Reviews by Offroaders.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Review Engine Powered by ReviewPost (http://www.offroaders.com/reviewbox/showproduct.php?product=301)

tiger_handheld

11-27-2011, 12:46 PM

is it true that snow/winter tires wear out slower because of the colder temperatures?

Snow tires wear out faster due to their softer rubber compound.

They take longer to wear out in the cold/wet, but I think that would apply to all tires. It's just that they're soft enough to actually have some grip in the cold

So which is the right answer?

Adrenaline Rush

11-27-2011, 01:12 PM

So which is the right answer?

My guess is that winter tires will wear faster than an all season. But, winter tires seem to last long because you're usually not really pushing the tire when it's wet and/or snowy.

In the dry, winter tires will probably wear as fast as an aggressive summer tire, and faster than a typical all season. But this is entirely dependent on temperature as well. Drive winter tires at 30 C and I bet they'll wear even faster (and possibly even get chunking of the tread) than the summer tires which are just getting into their good grip range.

In the wet and snow, it's probably a lot closer though - that lack of grip would probably make tire wear pretty even (but probably still more on the winter tire)

fliptuner

11-27-2011, 01:19 PM

In other words, I'm right. :troll:

Dry, cold, rain, slush it doesn't matter. The rubber compound and sipes will wear the tire out faster. Which is why a part of me cringes when the weather's nice and I have my snow tires on.

Lowered_Klass

11-27-2011, 08:07 PM

hongy

11-27-2011, 10:14 PM

Yup, had my winters on since the frost and it was 11degrees last night....

Anyone else noticing an increase in fuel consumption?

fliptuner

11-27-2011, 10:18 PM

Yeah, for the last month now. IDK if it's winter fuel or not but I'm sure a lot of it has to do with longer warmup time.

hongy

11-27-2011, 10:20 PM

my car stays in a a covered garage so for me the warm up is still the same. But I'm starting to hit 13/14l per 100km now.

skylinergtr

11-28-2011, 12:35 PM

shifted into wintermode last saturday.

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b173/skylinergtr/IMG_1455.jpg

Jermyzy

11-29-2011, 01:29 PM

FYI, Costco (Richmond) has a set of 4 tire nylon zip-up tire totes for $14.97 right now. Picked up 2 sets last night for my/my wife's tires.

Energy

11-29-2011, 01:32 PM

Oooh I was looking for something like that. Plus its about time to do groceries as well.

fsy82

11-29-2011, 02:17 PM

what snow:fuckthatshit:

matrixfwd

12-03-2011, 10:20 PM

MindBomber

12-03-2011, 11:24 PM

just founds this idea on youtube for stuck tires if you don't have a big hammer, just bash it with one of your snow tires!

Winter to Summer Tire Change. How to Get That Stuck Tire Off Too. - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfKxXa0IM)

tried to go to Kaltire this morning but wait time was going to be 5 hrs. So headed home instead. Will give it another try myself. Wish me good luck!

I responded to your prior post on the last page and described a method that would work well, especially considering you only have a tiny scissor jack, maybe you missed it.

Skip to 2:28
How To Remove A Stuck Wheel - YouTube

Ps. The tiny scissor jack makes me nervous too, they seem flimsy, so I picked up a beefier scissor jack from CT on sale for $10. Nice piece of mind if you ever get a flat and don't want to call BCAA or something similar.

Prolowtone

12-04-2011, 12:21 AM

no winters on my car yet.... i got on my all seasons tho, just waiting for some snow to fall and maybe stick

matrixfwd

12-04-2011, 08:15 AM

yup i saw your post last time. I wasn't confortable with the driving with loose nuts but I suppose that will be the last resort when i try today. thanks.

I responded to your prior post on the last page and described a method that would work well, especially considering you only have a tiny scissor jack, maybe you missed it.

Skip to 2:28
How To Remove A Stuck Wheel - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7PWwrcGREM)

Ps. The tiny scissor jack makes me nervous too, they seem flimsy, so I picked up a beefier scissor jack from CT on sale for $10. Nice piece of mind if you ever get a flat and don't want to call BCAA or something similar.

YouMirin

12-04-2011, 08:49 AM

FWD car here, any consensus on whether the snows should be on the back or the front?
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46_valentinor

12-04-2011, 09:16 AM

^should be on all four corners.
if you only have it on the front then your back end will lose traction and will cause you to spin out. if you only have it on the back then you can't turn or accelerate or BRAKE.
lastly, your insurance might not cover you in an accident.

now go spend another couple hundred which is what you'll pay in deductible anyways, and complete your set of winter tires!!

LenovoTurbo

12-04-2011, 09:17 AM

FWD car here, any consensus on whether the snows should be on the back or the front?
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If you put them at the front, you'll oversteer. If you put them at the back, you'll understeer.

So i'd say, front and back.

spoon.ek9

12-04-2011, 10:25 AM

i posted a video showing why you should use snow tires on all 4 wheels. but, if you are forced by circumstance, put them on the rear wheels and slow down especially on corners.

maxxxboost

12-04-2011, 10:41 PM

So i had the replace the Van winters from Blizzaks WS50 to General Tires Altimax arctic. I read some people on here have them. Will i be disappointed?

Prolowtone

12-05-2011, 03:28 AM

LOL I hate how bonded my Cherokees rims bond to the hub... an hour of hitting the tire with my BFH and BFA. I found my nice thick crowbar and stuck it through the rim wedging the claw between the drum and rim and pulled and hit it.. still nothing. I had to get a 2 foot pipe over my 3 foot crowbar and pry on it till it popped off sending me flying out the garage door hahaha. Jeep is in winter mode

fliptuner

12-05-2011, 07:12 AM

I hope you broke out the wire brush and anti seize after that.

Spectre_Cdn

12-12-2011, 02:06 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia - 7 Day Forecast - Environment Canada (http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-74_metric_e.html)

Note: forecast not by the Weather Network, but Environment Canada

Tuesday
Cloudy. 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries late in the afternoon and in the evening. High plus 4.

Wednesday
Cloudy with 60 percent chance of flurries or rain showers. Low zero. High plus 3.

Tomorrow afternoon to Wednesday morning look promising for some snow :thumbs:

fsy82

12-12-2011, 02:29 PM

Bahhbeehhaaaa

12-17-2011, 11:39 PM

snow chains - next generation (part one) - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=_XNrV2gTUOM)

Ideas.?

jlenko

12-18-2011, 05:03 AM

Most people in Metro Vancouver don't need winter tires.

Most people in Metro Vancouver just need to learn how to fucking drive.

alex.w *//

12-18-2011, 07:21 PM

winter tires this year

http://files.sharenator.com/fuck_that_shit_SCARRY_s-s2550x3300-170683-580.png

matrixfwd

12-18-2011, 09:31 PM

doesn't look to be any snow any time soon.. anyone drive up to seymour or cypress? i suppose it would be good to get up there so my snow tires can feel some snow.

Paradise240

12-18-2011, 10:17 PM

doesn't look to be any snow any time soon.. anyone drive up to seymour or cypress? i suppose it would be good to get up there so my snow tires can feel some snow.

The roads are pretty much just wet on Seymour, the parking lots barely have anything other then a light dusting. I went up last Wednesday so it should be the same. And I'll check back with Cypress after I return tomorrow :)

EDIT: Cypress update, it was snowing a fair amount up there. The roads down below are alright, just wet. Once I got up about 60% of the way, snow started to form on the ground and the roads were icy, touching my brakes activated my ABS and I had my rear end slip a bit on me. The overnight parking lots are covered with a dusting of snow.

maxxxboost

12-19-2011, 05:49 PM

Went to Big White over the weekend and tested out the German made General Tires Altimax arctic. Two words. NO PROBLEM.

Weather conditions were mixed with snow at the peak, going up slush with ice and everything in between. Didn't have a problem. While i was up there, i noticed a hand full of people running the same tires.
I am happy with my purchase.

GabAlmighty

12-21-2011, 09:18 AM

My mud terrains blow when there's just a film of snow on the road, haven't tested em in the hard pack yet. But atleast I got to do some cool shit with em this weekend.

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/396719_10151058162345004_541465003_21627242_732186 247_n.jpg
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/394590_10150442444775662_509710661_8772160_2833936 24_n.jpg

smoothie.

12-21-2011, 10:28 AM

the General Altimax Arctics are my favorite winter tire right now.

I've had the XICE1, WS60, now these.

Why are they my favorite? WS60 wore 40% in a year, sure they have awesome ice grip but the Generals arent that far off.

My gf drove the generals on her car all year long, and they've barely worn. Im very happy with them.

Acura604

01-02-2012, 02:54 PM

Ok. I admit it. I put my all-seasons back on. We are averaging 8-10 degrees in dec!

Anyways ill have my dedicated winters ready when we start talking consistent low temps and actual snowfall. Combo of all seasons and awd with careful driving will be good enough.

!Aznboi128

01-02-2012, 02:58 PM

^ I'm seriously considering it but knowing vancouver it doesn't get cold till mid jan anyways

Matsuda

01-02-2012, 03:00 PM

I've been considering it too, I may have them on for autox this weekend and after that I'll probably just keep them on

GabAlmighty

01-02-2012, 03:53 PM

Mother nature is lol'ing at those switching back so soon.

DiiCii

01-02-2012, 06:50 PM

bought beater, still dailying the skyline :alonehappy:

s300ae

01-02-2012, 10:50 PM

Someone should make a new thread:

Windshield wipers: time to put new ones on?
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Lomac

01-02-2012, 10:55 PM

winter tires this year

http://files.sharenator.com/fuck_that_shit_SCARRY_s-s2550x3300-170683-580.png

We're barely two weeks into winter...

Wait until the end of this month or hit Feb and we'll probably start getting back into the cold snaps where winter tires are necessary.

Gh0stRider

01-02-2012, 11:07 PM

Someone should make a new thread:

Windshield wipers: time to put new ones on?
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i just put on some piaa wipers!

s300ae

01-02-2012, 11:10 PM

I bought a set of armor all ones at can tire because they were 60% off... Haven't put them on.
I only used Bosch ones on my IS and loved them.
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Prolowtone

01-02-2012, 11:32 PM

I hope you broke out the wire brush and anti seize after that.

Yes I did. I care about the new rims.. The old ones were messed up from years of muskeg up in Northern Alberta Hahaha.

I need new wipers, I thought i got the same as i did last time but they squeak! :heckno: I rainx them every few weeks so it stops

godwin

01-03-2012, 12:22 PM

Replace them when you have cleaned your windshield and the wipers still streak. Like headlights, everyone's driving habits / patterns are different. If you leave your car outside, it will be much harder on them.

Honestly the best time to evaluate the state of your wipers is not now.. but when dry, warm and sunny, you can clean your windshield really well and you can make adjustments etc. The correct alignment of the blades makes a huge difference.

You don't have to spend huge amount of money on wipers.. eg my BMW OE wiper refills are ~$10 a pair? They take about 30 minutes to refill (cutting to size) then use an old toothbrush and some assembly grease to oil the joints and checking for straightness; no matter they are for my M5 or my e36 beater. The trick is to have 2 sets of blades, so you always have a set with new refills ready to go, when the pair on the car is worn out, you just swap them.

Someone should make a new thread:

Windshield wipers: time to put new ones on?
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TypeRNammer

01-03-2012, 01:37 PM

I put my 17's back on, they're fresh Continental DWS's anyways.

And if there is a random snow dump then I'm ready to put back on my winters.

Prolowtone

01-03-2012, 02:07 PM

Replace them when you have cleaned your windshield and the wipers still streak. Like headlights, everyone's driving habits / patterns are different. If you leave your car outside, it will be much harder on them.

Honestly the best time to evaluate the state of your wipers is not now.. but when dry, warm and sunny, you can clean your windshield really well and you can make adjustments etc. The correct alignment of the blades makes a huge difference.
them.

?? Never said they leave streaks on the windshield.. they squeal up and down the window because they are cheep shit from Canadian tire that i thought i on my jeep last year that worked good. And i dont know what you mean by the correct adjustments and alignment of your blades.... My car is a 1985 nissan, not to mention none of our 4 vehicles can be adjusted as far as i know :confused:
I put them on after i had cleaned and dried the car, and my car is almost always in the garage because i constantly maintain and upgrade parts.. Not much left to do now so i am building a new motor

godwin

01-04-2012, 11:34 AM

The blades have to be pressed evenly by the arms, the blades also have to be right angle to the glass.. also the glass has to be clean to prevent squeals. Different brands of blades just have different chemical composition, some are more tolerant for dirt than others.. the difference hardly warrant one to be multiple in price vs others.

The blades get bent / distorted under normal driving condition... they have to be adjusted once a while.

There are crap loads of resources on the web to show you how to adjust the blades for optimal cleaning for your particular car model.

?? Never said they leave streaks on the windshield.. they squeal up and down the window because they are cheep shit from Canadian tire that i thought i on my jeep last year that worked good. And i dont know what you mean by the correct adjustments and alignment of your blades.... My car is a 1985 nissan, not to mention none of our 4 vehicles can be adjusted as far as i know :confused:
I put them on after i had cleaned and dried the car, and my car is almost always in the garage because i constantly maintain and upgrade parts.. Not much left to do now so i am building a new motor

s300ae

01-05-2012, 10:34 AM

I was being sarcastic with my comment...

The lack of snow, and the abundance of rain.

But thanks for the wiper info
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01-05-2012, 12:00 PM

Jayboogz

01-05-2012, 12:07 PM

POS bb double postin
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Indy

01-05-2012, 01:10 PM

Fucking so choked I put on my brand new michellin x-ice snowtires and its not snowing ffs! Did anyone put their summer tires back on yet? It hurts everytime I drive on straight pavement with these snow tires :(
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QFT

I drive 30+km each way to and from work and days like today where there's not even water on the ground hurt even more. I'm seriously considering putting my summers back on this weekend.

Jayboogz

01-05-2012, 01:23 PM

QFT

I drive 30+km each way to and from work and days like today where there's not even water on the ground hurt even more. I'm seriously considering putting my summers back on this weekend.

Fucking rights man. I might put my old hankook allseasons back on
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jpark

01-05-2012, 03:05 PM

i insured my car again a week ago.. found it pointless to not drive the car when its not even snowing. welcome to vancouver

edit: just looked up 14day forecast on weathernetwork.. apparantly we are getting mix of snow next week? probably bullshit though like always lol
http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z379/jpark881/Untitled.jpg

GabAlmighty

01-05-2012, 03:43 PM

Ya, it's gonna happen.

godwin

01-05-2012, 04:19 PM

You guys do realize winter tires provide the most traction ~<10C.. when all seasons tire harden? 10C or lower is still our current temperature?

marksport

01-05-2012, 04:26 PM

It hurts to change wheels/tires on my truck, so I'll leave my winter tires on for now. Each wheel/tire weighs about 120lbs. I don't even hear the studs over the engine noise.

You guys do realize winter tires provide the most traction ~<10C.. when all seasons tire harden? 10C or lower is still our current temperature?

I completely agree. The temperature high of 8c is just that, the warmest it will get. Drive at night and see how warm it is. Quite often these days I get off work and there is frost on my windshield. Another good clue to stick with the winter tires.

striderblade

01-05-2012, 05:05 PM

jpark

01-05-2012, 05:11 PM

:troll:

http://i1186.photobucket.com/albums/z379/jpark881/troll-cast.jpg

dachinesedude

01-05-2012, 07:58 PM

Lol weather network, they cant even get same day weather correctly sometimes

Firmware

01-05-2012, 08:17 PM

WHERE IS THE SNOW
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jackp0t

01-05-2012, 09:36 PM

yah this is bull!. i put on snow tires as well, raise the car and put the hedeous stock wheels back .FUUUU
if by next month it wont snow im gonna put my rims and dump the car back

fliptuner

01-05-2012, 09:49 PM

Yeah, fuck it. Taking the snows off.

Good thing I have "mid-season wheels/tires" which I use Oct-Nov and Mar-May. They're just my old winters that won't work well in slush and snow at 6.5/32nds but are still great in the cold.

clowe

01-05-2012, 11:11 PM

Lol weather network, they cant even get same day weather correctly sometimes

They're forecasting snow-rain showers/mixed precip. tomorrow...doubt we'll even see a trace :accepted:

Prolowtone

01-06-2012, 05:58 AM

I doubt it... Maybe showers again but no snow
Who else has 3 sets of rims and tires for the changing seasons :D

CharlieH

01-06-2012, 06:13 AM

i almost insured my bike yesterday because it was 10 degrees and sunny

Pooface55

01-08-2012, 09:37 PM

What happened to this terrible winter that we were all told about? I swear its tire manufacturers paying the media to spread the fear of snow coming.

fsy82

01-08-2012, 11:10 PM

Winter is only 2 weeks in. I also didnt bother putting my winter tires on. I travel only 5kms to work from my house and my wife travels maybe 2kms..lol. Before when we had to travel across to bridges to work and back we had the winter tires on. But now we live so close to work and don't have to cross any bridges or hills we dont really need the winter rims unless it really snows.

SupraTTturbo2jz

01-09-2012, 12:48 AM

i wanna put my summers back on too but, better safe then sorry guys! You don't wanna be stranded somewhere when you know how our weather is unpredictable. last year i was at movies, the day was clear and out of nowhere came out of the theatre, it was snowing and lemme tell you, it was a bitch driving home on the highway 30-40 km/h on summers. 10 below is good enough for me to keep the winters on. it'll give me excuse to buy new ones next year =D