[FN-2199]

We may be less than a month into winter but honestly, who the hell predicts this "coldest winter" gibberish? Fall was a lot colder than it is now.

My winter tires are feeling the pain.

[Jayboogz]

I'm gonna probably wait it out till feb den ima put my low tread all seasons back on fuckit. I was so excited to try my michellin x ice on snow too. Got a pretty good deal on them in the states. 770 after taxes at discount tire.
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[hi-revs]

With global warming and all that nowadays, i wouldnt be surprised if "winter" didnt hit till March/April.

[Jermyzy]

Finally putting winter tires on my wife's subaru, and only b/c we're going to Whistler on the weekend!

[rexsomnii]

Just been to whistler. no snow there on the roads at least.

[Paradise240]

Finally putting winter tires on my wife's subaru, and only b/c we're going to Whistler on the weekend!

I think you'll get away with a good set of all season tires. Nothing worrying up there, my FWD 1.6EL had no problems getting there and back. Was up there just this past Saturday.

[wbean]

i been seriously feeling like putting summers back on ...

anyone else feel like we're wasting our winter treads on this grummy weather?

[jakolantern]

i been seriously feeling like putting summers back on ...

anyone else feel like we're wasting our winter treads on this grummy weather?

I've been thinking the same thing also.

[Acura604]

hmmm.. pretty cold lately...and a possible dumping of 5-10cm during this upcoming sunday... and the TL stock michelin all seasons are garbage!

[TypeRNammer]

i been seriously feeling like putting summers back on ...

anyone else feel like we're wasting our winter treads on this grummy weather?

I wouldn't do summers during this time around, night time has been pretty cold.

That means the compound on your summers will be hard as a puck.

[StylinRed]

We may be less than a month into winter but honestly, who the hell predicts this "coldest winter" gibberish? Fall was a lot colder than it is now.

My winter tires are feeling the pain.

coldest winter last year and it was for like 2 weeks





side note snow this weekend up to 10cm according to cbc (wet though)

[!Aznboi128]

just got back home and the grass is frosty.... so it's getting colder

[marksport]

-1 right now in Abby.

[Acura604]

Blizzak LM60s installed yesterday...hope it wasn't in vain!

http://i39.tinypic.com/2hxollf.jpg

[hongy]

had winter tires on for almost 2 months =_=...

[MindBomber]

lol at anyone who took off their winter tires

[marksport]

lol at anyone who took off their winter tires

x2

Just watched 4 cars get stuck trying to go up a hill, one of them 4x4. Just drove by them with my cheap studded tires.

[s300ae]

Blizzak LM60s installed yesterday...hope it wasn't in vain!

http://i39.tinypic.com/2hxollf.jpg
+1
A few years ago, when it snowed lots, I was passing Land Rovers and awd subies on the hwy with my set of blizzaks on my RWD car doing the limit +
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[TypeRNammer]

Time to put my winters back on again :okay:

[hongy]

Fuck, drove my sister's car....fucking scary.

[SupraTTturbo2jz]

damnit.. gonna be paranoid driving tomorrow in the snow with bad drivers. Gotta constantly watch rear view for rear enders:heckno:

[Bonka]

Gee drivers need to SLOW the hell down, snow tires or not. Pretty hairy driving around earlier with the arrogant idiots out there.

[SupraTTturbo2jz]

dumbass people out there, just because you have winter tires does not mean you are invincible in the wet and icey conditions. The tires just give you an extra hand for situations, does not mean you can speed.

[alex.w *//]

lol, when its warm out everyone is bitching to take off winter tires, and when suddenly we have small amounts of snow, everyone is panicking

[Gh0stRider]

my hancook tires dont seem to work that good. im going back with general altimax next season.

[jing]

Passed through New West earlier and there was a good 3.5-4" lol. There's almost nothing here now in Van
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[Volvo-brickster]

My Goodyear territories blow chunks in light snow and ice. Only deep snow its it any good. Winter snow flake rated my ass.
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[dlo]

the acura tl without VSA on :pokerface:










































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:megusta:

[GabAlmighty]

Gee drivers need to SLOW the hell down, snow tires or not. Pretty hairy driving around earlier with the arrogant idiots out there.

dumbass people out there, just because you have winter tires does not mean you are invincible in the wet and icey conditions. The tires just give you an extra hand for situations, does not mean you can speed.

Soooooooowwwrrry guys.

[Acura604]

wow..super slippery out there...winter tires didnt do jack against the ice..although i'm sure if i left the all seasons on i'd be spinning out.

[silva95teg]

the acura tl without VSA on :pokerface:
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:megusta:

I have to turn that off when i am trying to start on some ice, in the 6speed it almost stalls the car out when it kicks in. Once i am going i turn it back on.

[Mr.C]

wow..super slippery out there...winter tires didnt do jack against the ice..although i'm sure if i left the all seasons on i'd be spinning out.

Coming back from the US, some douchebag overtook me on 264, and promptly hit black ice and spun out. Luckily I was doing ~40, and was able to stop. I believe the Blizzaks helped.

Edit: I was out at 3 AM on the Highway, the car with snows held up very well. I even got to see an idiot in a Range Rover on 22s spinning all fours going up a little hill. I had to slow down to go around him, and he literally rolled down the window to stare at me, in a BMW "horrendous in snow" 740 driving past. Made my night.

[alex.w *//]

how much tread depth determines the winter tires unusable?

[Paradise240]

Theres 3 wear bars on tires. 11/32" or 12/32" is a new tire.

Anything above 6/32" allows the tire to "bite" into the snow, giving you enough traction to get moving. 6/32" would be the "tallest" bar in your tread pattern.

At 4/32", they're acceptable for rain as the tread is still deep enough for rain to escape through the grooves of the tire. This should be the 2nd tallest bar.

Legally, you need to replace them when they hit 2/32" which at this point, is only sufficient for dry weather. They'll look really worn, and you shouldn't have to look at the wear bar to replace them.

[roastpuff]

For winter tires I would replace at 4/32" to maximize snow traction capability.

[CorneringArtist]

I managed to slide my car around on pretty much untouched snow on my way to work Saturday morning. It was a :megusta: moment since it was fairly quiet, but showed me the lack of grip all-season tires can have.

[Araaadi]

Im looking for some winter tires to replace my stockies on my 2011 Civic coupe, its the stock 16inch rims. with 205/55/16. I found some at walmart for like $45 bucks a tire, and saw some at costco for $200 a tire. Any recommendations?

[fliptuner]

If there are no changes to the brake size from the previous gen (06-10), you should be able to fit 15's on there w/ 195/65/15's. Do you know if the entry level model runs 15" wheels? From my understanding, only the Si requires a bigger wheel.

edit - didn't realize they ran that model for 6 years. If you want to go cheaper, run the 15's.

[marksport]

Just looked out the window, about 1.5" of fresh snow:ahwow:

[dachinesedude]

dumbass people out there, just because you have winter tires does not mean you are invincible in the wet and icey conditions. The tires just give you an extra hand for situations, does not mean you can speed.

you'll love richmond then, once snow hits, people go 30

general altimax ftw, those things in deep snow is amazing

[silva95teg]

+1 Altimax, have had them on my last few vehicles.

[Indy]

+1 on altimax as well. Second season running them on the Mustang and I always feel like I'm in control or at least can easily recover from any slideways driving (intentional or not :D)

[Prolowtone]

I am yet to test my winters. :S thinking about going for a quick drive for groceries

[Jayboogz]

Had my winter tires on early it actually snowed yes! Ahahaha michellin x-ice pretty good tires... I purposely drove thru a very steep alley and it had no probs.
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[fliptuner]

I was about to swap back to my spring/fall wheels but got lazy and left my winters on......good thing.

[godwin]

I don't think you should rely just on the bars.. since different brands / model of tires, the winter compounds are not applied evenly on all the plies. Some are only on the first 4/32 etc.. there are no strict rules and they don't tell you.. I would say 5 - 6 years is about time to change a set... assuming you put it on about 4-5 months of the year. Test drive before a snow fall, ~5C you can feel the weight transfer is not right, it is time to change.

In the end, winter tires are much cheaper than equivalent all seasons / high performance summer tires. It boggles my mind, people complain about the cost of tires for extreme weather conditions, yet more than happy to shell out 1-2k for summer tires.

how much tread depth determines the winter tires unusable?

[jtrinh]

Had my winter tires on early it actually snowed yes! Ahahaha michellin x-ice pretty good tires... I purposely drove thru a very steep alley and it had no probs.
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+1 with the michelin x-ice xi2. No problems through fair bit of snow and on slopes. With traction control of course. :)

[Paradise240]

Super slippery out there, went down a relatively side street (a block in from 40th and Victoria) and the roads were iced over, had no idea until my wheels started spinning with little throttle

[325isMSPORT]

running my Hankook RS-2s still
-acceleration :fuckthatshit:

-braking :fuckthatshit:

[46_valentinor]

^lol i had starspecs on the other day when i was heading out to get my tires change and lol....it wasn't exactly entertaining getting around my neighborhood at 5km/h...
on a side note, winter tires are on and im ready to roll! lol

[Gh0stRider]

no more snow in the forcast. whos taking off their snow tires ? :troll:

[325isMSPORT]

^ never had them

[GabAlmighty]

Mud terrains ftw

[Acura604]

ok come on.. !!! it was around 11 degrees yesterday at 4pm... so tempting to change back to all-seasons but i figure one more month/Feb and we're done with the low temps!

plus... early spring predicted!

[PJ]

tempted to switch back

[GG]

^

same here, so tempted

[TypeRNammer]

I'm already back on all seasons after putting 2000km more on the previous switch :haha:
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[Paradise240]

^ Swap them already ! I'm back on my all seasons as of today :) Forecast shows sunny days and highs of 10 degrees

[SupraTTturbo2jz]

Lol u guys gonna have to change them again. The temps r gonna drop again after a few weks. Black ice up to march
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[Death2Theft]

Why the hell do so many homos bother with all seasons? Summers and snow thats it nothing in between.

[GabAlmighty]

Lol u guys gonna have to change them again. The temps r gonna drop again after a few weks. Black ice up to march
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Where did you learn your psychic abilities?

[AVS_Racing]

fuck it I think I'm gona swap back today, fucking tired of steelies :sweetjesus:

[RCubed]

just got into snowboarding this year. keeping snowies on :)

[Nanaki]

we had winter this year? news to me.....:lawl:

[CorneringArtist]

I'm mounting up my summers tomorrow, I ran my OEM all-season tires without too many issues, and it's not like I'm gonna head up to the mountains anytime soon.

[saveth]

my snows come off when snowboard season is over. The city is good and all but there is only so much to do when its raining outside.

[Acura604]

OK WTF! forecast for today: tues/Feb 7 is reporting a temperature high of 14 degrees C around mid afternoon.

14 DEGREES CELSIUS!!! ARGH! ...well.. it's not a bad thing lol.

[7seven]

Going to keep my snows on for now, was -1 when I left the house this morning, I'm usually up and out around 5am ish.

[alex.w *//]

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6499/weater.jpg

-13???

[SupraTTturbo2jz]

Where did you learn your psychic abilities?

Over the years of experience duhs
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[SupraTTturbo2jz]

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6499/weater.jpg

-13???

Too soon juniors
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[J-Chow]

summers are back on as of today.

go to hell weather network. :yuno:

[Gh0stRider]

still on winter rims/tires

[metal]

Was -24 with windchill of -36 here yesterday, suppose I'll leave the winters on..
:badpokerface:

[hongy]

Was -24 with windchill of -36 here yesterday, suppose I'll leave the winters on..
:badpokerface:

Where?
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[mmmk]

I just got back from a 3 day boarding trip at Big White. Snowed 6cm on Wed night.
I still go boarding at Cypress, so I'm gonna keep mine on for now.

Probably will remove them at the end of the boarding season; end of Feb.

[flagella]

Was -24 with windchill of -36 here yesterday, suppose I'll leave the winters on..
:badpokerface:

wherever you are experiencing this, it's irrelevant to us.

[FerrariEnzo]

is there such tires as "Rain" or "Wet" weather tires? or is just All-Seasons?

[alex.w *//]

^ continental dws

[Gh0stRider]

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/6499/weater.jpg

-13???

wheres the -13 we're suppose to get? :lawl:

[godwin]

Notice it is 14 day TREND not forecast. I think they just do a correlation between historic high/ low and current temp.. so you would notice crazy low temperatures usually happen when we have a few hours of unseasonably cold temperatures.

I think the best weather forecasters in the world can do max 48-72 hours of forecast with decent certainty.. and we are talking about places with tons of resources like NOAA.. vs Environment Canada or worse Weather Network which just regurgitates information with pretty talking heads (http://missmeteo.clubdiscussion.net/t331p60-nicole-karkic).

wheres the -13 we're suppose to get? :lawl:

[freakshow]

Notice it is 14 day TREND not forecast. I think they just do a correlation between historic high/ low and current temp.. so you would notice crazy low temperatures usually happen when we have a few hours of unseasonably cold temperatures.

I think the best weather forecasters in the world can do max 48-72 hours of forecast with decent certainty.. and we are talking about places with tons of resources like NOAA.. vs Environment Canada or worse Weather Network which just regurgitates information with pretty talking heads (http://missmeteo.clubdiscussion.net/t331p60-nicole-karkic).

lol... that site is hilarious. Everyone's avatar is of a different weather girl..

[alex.w *//]

^ wow that site is creepy

[matrixfwd]

have you guys taken off the winter tires yet? damn it another failed winter. i hate stressing during start of winter to get them on, just to find out they were hardly used when February rolls in. Just like last year... i'm not a skier so won't be able to use them up on the mountains either.

[FRStan]

already swapped back to all seasons few days ago
didn't want to ruin winter tires in above 7 degree temperature

[goo3]

I never even took off my summers. We had snow for 1 week.

[civicyvr]

If I wasn't still snowboarding I would take mine off too.

"Worse winter coming this year" :suspicious:

[death_blossom]

I didn't quite find the answer in this thread (too much to go through), but here's a question for running summer tires during the winter months.

I know that the cold cold weather and heat cycling will ruin the tire compounds. but by how much? a noticeable amount? I was mostly driving my winter beater this winter, but did drive my summer car around here and there when it was dry or even raining.

[Fafine]

wet snow in burnaby or just real big rain drops
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[mmmk]

wet snow in burnaby or just real big rain drops
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There was a bit of wet snow earlier in Burnaby for sure.

[cho]

bump

[swfk]

Waiting for November to throw on the tires