[alex.w *//]

anyone putting on their winter tires now?

got myself black wheels and general altimax arctic this winter, hope they perform

[RollingStone]

It hasn't been a consistent 7 degrees yet. I think I will put mine on first the week of Nov.

[keifun]

still too early...I still want to roll on my Gram Lights before going back to stockers..

Stockers FTL!;)

[StylinRed]

i have a leak in my front drivers tire its gotten pretty bad (need to fill it with air once a week now)

was thinking of just throwing the snowies on and then bring the leakin tire in when i finally have some time

[FeistyBearH22a]

I thought the rule of thumb was to switch to winters after halloween?

[!SG]

looking at the 14 day trend. im gonna put on the winters after i get back from SEMA! yay!

[!Aznboi128]

I'm going to put mine on soon..... Summer tires have no tread.
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[jpark]

I thought the rule of thumb was to switch to winters after halloween?

i go by this rule as well lol

[Gh0stRider]

I'm going to put them on when I get back to vancouver next week. Steelies ftw!
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[spoon.ek9]

i might have to put mine on sooner than anticipated since i'm trying to sell off 1 of my 2 sets of steelies heh

[ScizzMoney]

Put them on now, that way if you want to go anywhere like Kelowna or Kamloops or Whistler you won't have to worry about your tires.

[impulseX]

I thought the rule of thumb was to switch to winters after halloween?

i go by this rule as well lol

so... anybody else agree with this? i usually have my winters on by now but that's only because i lived in edmonton..

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

gonna wait till first snow fall arrives

lol

[CorneringArtist]

I'll wait until like mid-November. I've got a line on some winter wheels and a set of Goodyear Ultra Grip tires through my dealership. I'm not running the winter on shitty ecsta asx's, which I'm probably gonna sell with the rims they're mounted on, and get rota slips for next srping.

First winter tires ftw.

[smk]

anyone putting on their winter tires now?

got myself black wheels and general altimax arctic this winter, hope they perform

Gonna put them on next week, as I'm trying to sell my wheels also..
General Altimax's are very nice. I've been using them for two seasons (last season barely any snow, but the winter before that was insane!)

[cressydrift]

At least start preparing. Winter tire stock will be dwindling, and tire stores are only going to get busier moving forward.

[FN-2199]

I switch to winters when the 14 day trend is consistently below 10 degrees... which usually doesn't happen until after Halloween :)

[optiblue]

When it reaches 7 degrees or lower all day long, that's when I'm switching :)

[rsx]

anyone know where to get a cheap winter set?

[Energy]

I go by the 7 degrees rule also. I've just been that way ever since.

[roastpuff]

anyone know where to get a cheap winter set?

Speed Syndicate?

[Spidey]

anyone know where to get a cheap winter set?

sorat.. got 4 balanced and installed for 400 before hst. for my 07 civic lx.

[TOS'd]

Steelies FTW!

[fliptuner]

sorat.. got 4 balanced and installed for 400 before hst. for my 07 civic lx.

That's a pretty damn good deal.

Just looked on IIM's site and they have Icebear's for just under $100ea before tax.

[lilaznviper]

+1 for sorat
got 4 tires mounted and balanced with steelies for 649 + tax for 09 corolla LE

on a side note, how do you guys maintain the steelies for winter? i heard people wax them to give them added protection. is this true?

[threezero]

Wax doesn't lat very long especially in winter Go for sealant if u really want protection.
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[Mancini]

I usually put my winters on in the first week of December. I've not run into snow or ice or particularly slippery conditions before then.

[!LittleDragon]

I'm putting them on first week of november. I noticed the rear end being a little twitchy in the mornings.

[trd2343]

I just picked up a set of used winter tires with steelies not too long ago. I'm selling this set of right after winter because I'm switching cars next year. I'm wondering if I should get them re-balanced or don't even bother with it since I'm only using them for one winter.

[spoonek4]

Just put mine on last night. Don't wanna run my summer tires in this kinda weather any longer.

[alex.w *//]

put them on today since the forcast shows rain for the next 2 weeks.

man what a difference it makes. no hydroplaining at all driving home today on the hwy.

[Spidey]

+1 for sorat
got 4 tires mounted and balanced with steelies for 649 + tax for 09 corolla LE

on a side note, how do you guys maintain the steelies for winter? i heard people wax them to give them added protection. is this true?

as long as you make sure you spray off salt residue from the roads you should be ok....

[spoon.ek9]

yeah, i loved using my winter tires in the rain last season! sooo much better.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

cuz they have deeper treads

[GabAlmighty]

Are you serious? You put your winters on already? I admire you dedication, but seriously...

[trd2343]

I just picked up a set of used winter tires with steelies not too long ago. I'm selling this set of right after winter because I'm switching cars next year. I'm wondering if I should get them re-balanced or don't even bother with it since I'm only using them for one winter.

Anyone? Is it worth it for one winter?

Thanks in advance

[GabAlmighty]

If they're already balanced just throw em on. If they wobble they get them balanced. Bingo Bango I solved your problem.

[roastpuff]

Anyone? Is it worth it for one winter?

Thanks in advance

Do you plan on driving long distances? For me I would do it for the $10/tire that Speed Syndicate charges.

I was out driving today and I noticed my car being a little twitchy... being on summers, the heavy rain and the temperature nearing 9c, I'm not surprised.

Time is soon!

[!LittleDragon]

There was one year I bought a 90's Land Rover Discovery for $5k and sold it in the spring. In the end, it cost me nearly nothing. I was able to sell it for the same price I bought it for and I used it for 6 months.

[orange7]

If they're already balanced just throw em on. If they wobble they get them balanced. Bingo Bango I solved your problem.

lol.. that just reminded me of bingo bango bongo roberto luongo

haha..

anyways... get them done before the first day of snow cause shops are going to be super busy by then.

October is still early imo.

[smoothie.]

mine are on since my summers are bald. Its cold and rainy enough that the summers are starting to feel useless.

[TheMatty]

was planning on putting them on mid november, but a flat tire resulted in them being on as of yesterday

[lilkulit]

i might have to put mine on sooner than anticipated since i'm trying to sell off 1 of my 2 sets of steelies heh

put your winters and trade me your oem steelies on your mismatched set! i want mine to be all oe! hahaha ;):p

[Spidey]

you might as well put them on now if you are purcashing them this year due to the fact that shops will all be busy when all the last minute people decide to get tires on the first day it snows... if you have them stored.. it can wait..

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

ya once first snow fall hits all the shops will be fully booked up and tires will be on back order

[spoon.ek9]

put your winters and trade me your oem steelies on your mismatched set! i want mine to be all oe! hahaha ;):p

too much work man lol. if i happen to have them all dismounted and sitting around... maybe. otherwise i'm just gonna sell it as a set.

[vexor]

Just put my winter sets on yesterday along with an oil change and I also deglazed the pads so now i'm ready for the winter snow that everyone's been predicting

[mugentsx]

snow falling on whister already

[lilkulit]

too much work man lol. if i happen to have them all dismounted and sitting around... maybe. otherwise i'm just gonna sell it as a set.

booo! :( lol

[Szeto]

anyone else put theirs on?

It was 14 inside the parkade and on my way to work it slowly dropped down and eventually hitting below 3...

[alex.w *//]

already did since last week haha

[CorneringArtist]

I'm set. Uniroyal Tiger Paw II's on BMW E30 bottlecaps.

Bring it on, winter.

[RollingStone]

I've had mine on for over a week. :D

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

woot got mine on

what is the limite to throw away your winter tires?

30%?

[roastpuff]

woot got mine on

what is the limite to throw away your winter tires?

30%?

Anything below 4/32nds tread is no good.

[!LittleDragon]

Last year was my 3rd season and my grip was crap for the whole 1" of snow we got last year. Nowhere near as good a grip as the first season. Got new rear tires this year.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Ya my rear has like 40 percent left while the front has about 70
Thinkn replacing the rear or not
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[hscpq]

If anyone here is looking to buy winter tires, I would recommend Bridgestone Blizzak.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Continental winter contact ftw

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeWinterContact

[124Y]

I'm still on my R1Rs lol. I'll probably put them on next week... or the week after that... >_>

[hscpq]

Continental winter contact ftw

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Continental&tireModel=ExtremeWinterContact

Continental makes sh**y tires.
Tirerack continental extreme winter contact review:
Initial Review, 14,000 Miles on Tires

October 22, 2010

These tires have been a major disappointment. They have only been used during a six month Wyoming winter, for about 14,000 miles, and most of the tread is gone. I'm going back to Blizzaks.

[hirevtuner]

i'm gonna put them on next week, temperature should be about that time

dunlop graspics DS-2 3rd winter still plenty of tread left

[bloodmack]

i figure after remembrance day long weekend.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Continental makes sh**y tires.
Tirerack continental extreme winter contact review:
Initial Review, 14,000 Miles on Tires

October 22, 2010

These tires have been a major disappointment. They have only been used during a six month Wyoming winter, for about 14,000 miles, and most of the tread is gone. I'm going back to Blizzaks.

ummm dude whats the average tread life on snow tires?

i would say average 20k to 30k sounds about right

a lot of high end vehicles uses their tires, porsche as one. have you seen their ultra all season DWS as well as max performance summer tires DW category?

lots ppl uses their general tires line up as well because its cheaper and decent performance


tirerack ranked them no.1

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=135


so i dunno wtf u are talking about, noob

[Gh0stRider]

still early...i'll wait another 1.5 weeks

[spoon.ek9]

i had my snow tires on for a single day while i had my tires mounted to a new set of rims :D

i guess i'll wait another week or so before slapping on my new 15" winters (michelin x-ice 195-50-15)

[GabAlmighty]

Will be rocking (on the front atleast) my 18 year old tires with 153xxx km's on them for the winter...

[Death2Theft]

Wouldn't expect anything less from a volvo owners mentality. Hey who needs new tires if i hit someone i'm in a fricken volvo!
Will be rocking (on the front atleast) my 18 year old tires with 153xxx km's on them for the winter...

[1exotic]

Will be rocking (on the front atleast) my 18 year old tires with 153xxx km's on them for the winter...

nothing wrong with that.

you honestly only need snow tires if it's really really cold or heavily snowing aroud here.

been using all-season tires on all cars in the past years and they've done just fine in rain/snow/cold icey conditions... just gotta drive more carefull, simple as that.

[spoon.ek9]

^ i felt the same way previously but that was before i tried snow tires for the first time last year. i'm never going back to all-seasons during winter again lol. sure, you can make it around but the difference between snow tires and all-seasons (whether there's snow or not) is HUGE.

[What_the?]

still waiting for avg under 7 degrees weather... soon the general altimax arctics will go on :D

[Jayhall]

it doesnt really matter for me as I daily a tacoma, but I take the m/t's off when it starts raining a lot. Winter tires arn't just for ice and snow, they also perform very well in wet road conditions.

[Energy]

Maybe 1-2 more weeks until I switch at the rate this weather is changing..
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[CRS]

Its been pretty cold lately.

If that is any indication for this winter, I think an ideal time is about 2 weeks away.

[Acura604]

the 08 TL stock michelinsd were useless in 2008.. i invested in a set 16" general altimax arctics...didnt have much of a chance to test them last year but with the snow we had, i did get out and wow, they were unstoppable... looking forward to using them this year.. but not gonna bother slapping them on till dec.

[Edison_Chen]

I'm still waiting for the temperature to drop, before I go buy mine for the Rav

[roastpuff]

I'm still waiting for the temperature to drop, before I go buy mine for the Rav

Uh... if you do that, you're going to get hit by the crunch of people wanting to get winter tires too.

The smart thing is to get them ahead of time.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

I'm still waiting for the temperature to drop, before I go buy mine for the Rav

werd

especially snow tires and steel rims gonna be sold out when the first snow fall arrives

[GabAlmighty]

Wouldn't expect anything less from a volvo owners mentality. Hey who needs new tires if i hit someone i'm in a fricken volvo!

Well, that's ignorant of you. I drive a 4runner. And I wouldn't drive a rwd car with all seasons if there's alot of snow... Unless i'm drunk and looking for a good time.

[chris walter]

I got myself some firestones. They look crazy as hell and are great in deep snow or packed snow. Not so much on ice. What is everyones opinion on studded tires?
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[//RacingSpirit>>]

I got myself some firestones. They look crazy as hell and are great in deep snow or packed snow. Not so much on ice. What is everyones opinion on studded tires?
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Studded tires aren't necessary for Vancouver winters... As long as you have 4 winter tires that have good tread and are bought within 5 years (7 years from manufacture, or 5 years since driving on them), you're good.


Winter tires uses a different rubber compound compared to all seasons/summers. When the temperature outside drops below 7'C, winter tires won't harden like summers/all seasons. You will notice much better traction from acceleration and braking/turning on winters.

IMO, winter tires are both a good investment and insurance. One accident that can be avoided if you had better traction from proper winter tires will pay for the tires already. You'll also have the joy of laughing at everyone else that gets stuck because they don't have winters on, while you drive around them. :D

[Lowered_Klass]

^ Very true! One of the best things I bought for my daily driver. My snow tires have saved my ass on more than one occasion. Worth the $$.

Don't be one of those assholes they show on the news, blocking traffic all sideways and shit, because you still have summer tires on. I don't give a fuck if your Bimmer has xdrive or whatever, you might end up killing yourself. Or worse, someone else.

I just hope that we don't get a monster dump of snow, like we did back in Dec '08. Although I love snow, it just got too deep! I ended up plowing the snow and got stuck a few times. Even with 4 snow tires. Which is why I also carry a shovel (metal ftw, helps to bust up ice) with me in the car when it's snowing outside. Not just for me, but to help others get going should need be.

[roastpuff]

^ Very true! One of the best things I bought for my daily driver. My snow tires have saved my ass on more than one occasion. Worth the $$.

Don't be one of those assholes they show on the news, blocking traffic all sideways and shit, because you still have summer tires on. I don't give a fuck if your Bimmer has xdrive or whatever, you might end up killing yourself. Or worse, someone else.

I just hope that we don't get a monster dump of snow, like we did back in Dec '08. Although I love snow, it just got too deep! I ended up plowing the snow and got stuck a few times. Even with 4 snow tires. Which is why I also carry a shovel (metal ftw, helps to bust up ice) with me in the car when it's snowing outside. Not just for me, but to help others get going should need be.

Ever since I got stuck in a blizzard coming down from Whistler, I have loved snow tires. My family got down in our Sienna with X-Ice tires just fine, while we watched dozens of cars slide into the ditch on the old Sea to Sky.

Last winter, I was hit multiple times by drivers without snow tires because they couldn't turn/stop in time. I never had an issue getting stuck or being unable to move... it was just the other drivers who were more dangerous.

And like Spoon_Fed says, the only time I ever got stuck was getting high-centered because of too much snow. :thumbsup:

This winter I want to put this in my car: http://www.coldsteel.com/spshovel.html

[CorneringArtist]

http://www.fugly.com/media/IMAGES/Random/i-has-a-shuvel.jpg

That shovel is pretty sick. All I got is a standard shovel for yard work, so it's a little too bulky for my trunk. I think I should put collision on my next insurance renewal in January...

[roastpuff]

Seriously awesome shovel... watch the youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0McQ-cQmUZA&feature=player_embedded

[Matsuda]

I can see you chucking that at the people who vandalised your car lol

[roastpuff]

I can see you chucking that at the people who vandalised your car lol

I so would. I'd chuck it at C-Lais who hit my car in winter. "Oops, sorry, it slipped out of my hand!"

Oh, I stuck my 16" winter set on. See how ridiculously tight it is. :rofl:

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a8/roastpuff/DSCF0165.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a8/roastpuff/DSCF0168.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a8/roastpuff/DSCF0167.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a8/roastpuff/DSCF0171.jpg
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a8/roastpuff/DSCF0173.jpg

[G-spec]

So that's it huh guys? Absolutely no hope for a wet rainy winter, we're fully expecting snow this year??

Does anyone remember winter of 08 and when it started snowing then, like what month did the first hard snowfall hit?
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[Gh0stRider]

i think it was mid december. We got like 20 cms within 24 hrs

[fliptuner]

Same boat as roastpuff on one of my vehicles:

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/fliptuner/04-08-05012.jpg

[TOS'd]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b60OZhrTB6o >Seriously awesome shovel... watch the youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0McQ-cQmUZA&feature=player_embedded

[Adrenaline Rush]

Seriously awesome shovel... watch the youtube video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0McQ-cQmUZA&feature=player_embedded

But can it julienne vegetables?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b60OZhrTB6o

edit...treed

[GabAlmighty]

fliptuner, pics of that truck?

[Mancini]

i think it was mid december. We got like 20 cms within 24 hrs

Yup. I got a Subaru + snow tires now, so I'm hoping for more of the same.

[spoon.ek9]

You'll also have the joy of laughing at everyone else that gets stuck because they don't have winters on, while you drive around them. :D

this was my highlight of dec 2008 :D

bmws, benzs, mustangs, people sliding sideways downhill on granville st. :rofl:

[fliptuner]

On 39.5x18.5 Boggers, now on 38.5x14.5 TSL SX's

http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e287/fliptuner/desktopwallpaper._edited.jpg

[GodZilla]

i just bought 2 tires 205/65/15 can i put 2 195/55/15 on the front?
Or they have to all be the same size.

[orange7]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b60OZhrTB6o >

I'm sold.

Now I want one in my car for emergencies.

[hirevtuner]

so sunny, gonna put them on later today

[ilvtofu]

i just bought 2 tires 205/65/15 can i put 2 195/55/15 on the front?
Or they have to all be the same size.

That's a 2" height difference! (I think) It will look pretty funny, but can't be worse than having 2 pairs of mismatched all seasons, you'll probably get a really inaccurate speedometer,

[GabAlmighty]

Nice truck flip, lemme know next time you're heading out for some easy trails:P

i just bought 2 tires 205/65/15 can i put 2 195/55/15 on the front?
Or they have to all be the same size.

Some awd drive cars implode if you do that, P2 volvo chassis cars.

[wix]

Hey,

I have a set of 205/50R/16 Winter Tires. Do you guys know where's the cheapest place to buy a set of steelies for them are?

Some people mentioned Sorat, any other places (I live in Surrey), also.. what's a good price range for the rims?

Tire rack sells rims for $85 US each

Thanks!

[lilkulit]

^whats the bolt pattern? There's a set of 16 steelies w/ 5x114.3 bolt pattern on CL.


I installed mine few nights ago, its been amazing, but i might trade it up.

[wix]

5x114.3 is the bolt pattern. For a 2003 Mazda Protege 5

[Mancini]

That's a 2" height difference! (I think) It will look pretty funny, but can't be worse than having 2 pairs of mismatched all seasons, you'll probably get a really inaccurate speedometer,

Sure it can be worse. Now, you're not just varying traction front to rear, but you're also changing weight balance.

[124Y]

Yesterday morning was sooo cold! I'm glad I have my winter tires on already. :)

[fliptuner]

5x114.3 is the bolt pattern. For a 2003 Mazda Protege 5

Careful buying used OEM wheels. Mazda has the largest centre bore (67.1mm) so Honda, Toyota and Nissan rims won't fit.

You either have to get Mazda wheels or ones off a Mitsubishi, Ford Escape, Probe, Grand Caravan or go aftermarket.

edit: Add Hyundai and Kia to OEM wheels with a 67.1 CB, 5x114.3 BP

[wix]

Careful buying used OEM wheels. Mazda has the largest centre bore (67.1mm) so Honda, Toyota and Nissan rims won't fit.

You either have to get Mazda wheels or ones off a Mitsubishi, Ford Escape, Probe, Grand Caravan or go aftermarket.

edit: Add Hyundai and Kia to OEM wheels with a 67.1 CB, 5x114.3 BP

Thanks for the heads up! I'm looking at these

Set of 4 steel wheels.
16"x6.5"
5x114.3 bolt pattern
These will fit almost all 5 Lug cars and SUV

Do I need to ask the guy to measure the CB for me? or it should probably fit right?

[Gh0stRider]

in 08 i had no snow tires, my car would not move

in 09 i bought snow tires, it barely snowed...FML


Damn, i want one of those shovels!!

[Anjew]

anyone got any recommendations for a good set of winters + steelies?
400-500dollar budget. i need at least 16" steelies to clear the calipers


thanks

[CRS]

anyone got any recommendations for a good set of winters + steelies?
400-500dollar budget. i need at least 16" steelies to clear the calipers


thanks

You're not going to get anything near that if you're going for brand new.

Tires alone would cost 500+ for a good set of 4.

[wix]

Just called Sorat, got quoted $55/per 16" steel rim, 10$ mount/balance per tire.

Going in on Monday :)

[Mr.JDM]

Careful buying used OEM wheels. Mazda has the largest centre bore (67.1mm) so Honda, Toyota and Nissan rims won't fit.

You either have to get Mazda wheels or ones off a Mitsubishi, Ford Escape, Probe, Grand Caravan or go aftermarket.

edit: Add Hyundai and Kia to OEM wheels with a 67.1 CB, 5x114.3 BP


Talked to volco about this. Since im putting steelies on my civic. They said it will fit you just have to use a different type of lug nuts.
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[wix]

Any differences between Volco and Sorat?

[spoon.ek9]

seems like there's been a sharp decrease in temperature the last few days. i guess i'll slap the winters on come sunday/monday!

[TypeRNammer]

I still have to order tires. Tire rack ran out of steelies =.= haha
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[GabAlmighty]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!! I need my chains.

[lilaznviper]

first time getting winter tires and putting them on

should i cover the middle part of the wheel and get hub caps for them? or is it okay to just leave it like that?

[fliptuner]

Just steelies, no centre caps is fine.

wix, whoever is selling those rims should be able to tell you what they're off of. If they came off one of the cars I listed, great, if not measure them first. Volco and sorat are totally different companies. Sorat seems to have better pricing on most stuff, including mount and balance.

TypeRNammer, I'm selling a set of Nissan GTR rims (16x6.5, 5x114.3, 66.1 CB, 40mm offset) for $250firm. PM if interested.

[!Aznboi128]

Do it jason if you get ^ then it'll be a ep3GTR :rofl:
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[TypeRNammer]

I'm 4 bolt FUUUUU

But I found a set of rims already, and ordered my tires.

:D

[MindBomber]

I managed to pick up a nice pair of winter tires off craigslist, and I have a really good pair of all seasons, do you guys think I'll be alright with that?

[TypeRNammer]

I managed to pick up a nice pair of winter tires off craigslist, and I have a really good pair of all seasons, do you guys think I'll be alright with that?

It's recommended to have all 4 winter tires the same.

[GabAlmighty]

I managed to pick up a nice pair of winter tires off craigslist, and I have a really good pair of all seasons, do you guys think I'll be alright with that?

So long as you don't drive dumb you'll be more than ok.

[MindBomber]

I've heard that the better set of tires should always be put on the rear wheels, is that really true?

I think I'm going to run the Hakkapeliitta R tires I picked up on the front wheels, and Nexen Eurowins on the back.

[TypeRNammer]

Hakkapeliitta R tires are pretty sick, had them on my del sol before.

Driving on snow with those tires is like driving on tarmac :)

[MindBomber]

All the reviews I read on them are awesome, totally worth the $200 I spent for a brand new pair off craigslist.

Any idea how the fuck Hakkapeliitta is pronounced?

[CorneringArtist]

Dunno, maybe something along the lines of "Hack-a-pel-lita"?

Maybe I should have looked into those tires, The Fins know their shit when it comes to winter driving...

[jing]

Just steelies, no centre caps is fine.

wix, whoever is selling those rims should be able to tell you what they're off of. If they came off one of the cars I listed, great, if not measure them first. Volco and sorat are totally different companies. Sorat seems to have better pricing on most stuff, including mount and balance.

TypeRNammer, I'm selling a set of Nissan GTR rims (16x6.5, 5x114.3, 66.1 CB, 40mm offset) for $250firm. PM if interested.

GTR rims are 16x8 +30

What you have are just plain ol' Skyline rims

[ilvtofu]

Dunno, maybe something along the lines of "Hack-a-pel-lita"?

Maybe I should have looked into those tires, The Fins know their shit when it comes to winter driving...

Yup that's how I've heard it pronounced.
Where do you guys get them in the states? Locally is pretty expensive IMO

[sexyaccord]

which shop do you guys recommend swapping 4 winter tires on ?

[fliptuner]

Sorat seems to have good pricing

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

he is all the way in north van, pretty damn far

[fliptuner]

Guys drive 45+ minutes to a shop by my house just to get tires stretched properly and not risk rim damage. Not quite the same but sometimes it's worth the drive to get it done right.

Van - N.Van isn't far anyways.

[MindBomber]

Yup that's how I've heard it pronounced.
Where do you guys get them in the states? Locally is pretty expensive IMO

1010tire and tirerack have the best pricing I've seen. If you have a common tire size search craigslist though, there were a few sets of Nokian tires when I looked.

[Bender Unit]

Hakkapeliitta RSi & X-Ice Xi2 are on both car
bring it on, Snow

[!LittleDragon]

Snows are on... did them this evening. Brand new X Ice XI2 in the rear, 3 season old Pilot Alpins in the front. My rear Pilot Alpins had about 2mm left from the wear indicator and the traction wasn't great from the whole inch of snow we had last year so I got new ones this season.

[mipy601]

i think its not season yet?

[!SG]

looks like snow is coming on the 20th!

[moomooCow]

fuck yeah! can't wait for the snow :)

[CorneringArtist]

Srsly? Wow that's soon! Here comes the clusterfuck of winter tire installs to my dealership when that hits.

[syee]

Wow, all this talk of snow...that means I gotta get off my lazy ass on the weekend and throw on the winter tires on my car and my dad's van.

Still using the Bridgestone Revo1's from 2 seasons ago. Still got plenty of meat on the winters so should be good for a few more seasons.

[Spectre_Cdn]

just put on my 1-yr-old altimax arctics this morning :)
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[alex.w *//]

looks like snow is coming on the 20th!

nah don't think so in the lower mainland. Might be a big dump in the local mountains though. but 6 degrees high will not be snowing, unless overnight. It looks like we are heading to sunny weather end of nov.

[ilvtofu]

he is all the way in north van, pretty damn far

It's pretty damn close if you know your routes, Drove there from open road audi at around 12 in the afternoon only took 10-15 minutes.


1010tire and tirerack have the best pricing I've seen. If you have a common tire size search craigslist though, there were a few sets of Nokian tires when I looked.

Really when I go to tirerack they don't show any nokian/nokian brand
1010 tires is going to be over $300 with HST ouch!

Going on Nokian's site I see a few tire factories going down I5 but they don't show pricing on the tire factory website

[Energy]

Blizzaks going on later today. Can't wait for some snow!

[GodZilla]

Blizzaks going on later today. Can't wait for some snow!

So does everyone have there snows already?
If not where are you or did you get them from?
Curious as I need two snows (i have two already).

[fliptuner]

what car/tire size??

[GodZilla]

what car/tire size??

205 / 65 / 15 92s

[MindBomber]

Really when I go to tirerack they don't show any nokian/nokian brand
1010 tires is going to be over $300 with HST ouch!

Going on Nokian's site I see a few tire factories going down I5 but they don't show pricing on the tire factory website

Really!

I swear they were $170 for the Hakkapeliitta R tires, and $200 for the Hakkapeliitta 5 tires on 1010tire 2 days ago.

[spoon.ek9]

i had a dream last night that it was snowing outside and i had mount my snow tires out in the cold :lol

[Edison_Chen]

Just ordered the snow tires and rims; will be here in about an week... Bring on the snow..

[GodZilla]

Just ordered the snow tires and rims; will be here in about an week... Bring on the snow..

Where from?

[suzuka84]

guys, weather network 14 day trending is showing snow due nov 20

[TypeRNammer]

guys, weather network 14 day trending is showing snow due nov 20

What are the chances of it sticking in this current temperature XD
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[RollingStone]

What are the chances of it sticking in this current temperature XD
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Not very much since I am still wearing shorts & T-shirt @ home w/ the heat off. :p

[bcrdukes]

Just mounted my Michelin X-Ice2s!

Snow tires + RWD + 3.73 LSD - Bring on the snow! :D

[Synaptik]

do any of you guys think snow tires are overkill for the city? like burnaby/surrey. im planning on going to cypress/whistler but even the sea to sky highway is salted and plowed anyways? sure it makes life easier, but all seasons just have to drive more careful right?

[TOS'd]

do any of you guys think snow tires are overkill for the city? like burnaby/surrey. im planning on going to cypress/whistler but even the sea to sky highway is salted and plowed anyways? sure it makes life easier, but all seasons just have to drive more careful right?
Good luck getting to whistler with all seasons, seeing as they have already have road checks up there and have turned back people without snow tires or chains. Plus its only mid November..

[Gh0stRider]

i think i'll mount mine next weekend.

temperature is starting to dip down past 8

[MindBomber]

do any of you guys think snow tires are overkill for the city? like burnaby/surrey. im planning on going to cypress/whistler but even the sea to sky highway is salted and plowed anyways? sure it makes life easier, but all seasons just have to drive more careful right?

Do you remember what driving in 2008 was like?
You won't be able to go to Whistler without snow tires, even if you don't run into a check your endangering yourself, your passengers and other drivers.

[MindBomber]

Its official. Snow is in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week.

[TOS'd]

^ Check back in a couple days, they are going to change next weeks forecast. Weathernetwork sucks at predicting next weeks weather.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

yup most garbage website


looking at the site = not looking at it, because at the end? your knowledge regarding the next day's weather is still unkown.

[Synaptik]

Do you remember what driving in 2008 was like?
You won't be able to go to Whistler without snow tires, even if you don't run into a check your endangering yourself, your passengers and other drivers.

what if i took another car to whistler? for city driving, would a 2010 x5 with brand new all seasons (2000km) do ok? reason i ask is because i was driving an acura tl in 2008 so i have no idea how the xdrive would perform

[bcrdukes]

what if i took another car to whistler? for city driving, would a 2010 x5 with brand new all seasons (2000km) do ok? reason i ask is because i was driving an acura tl in 2008 so i have no idea how the xdrive would perform

Holy shit. No comment. I am out of word.

[Synaptik]

its a pretty legit question. no one else i know are getting winter tires, but everyone on this board seems to be all about them

[TOS'd]

its a pretty legit question. no one else i know are getting winter tires, but everyone on this board seems to be all about them

So be it, just don't travel to whistler during mid december until christmas. I don't want a noob driver, who thinks new all season tires can perform in snow and ice, to crash into me.
You probably just have cheap friends who can't afford winter tires for their parents vehicle.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

werd so many cheap mofos are out there think their almighty all season AWD can stop in time

NO snow tires does not make you invincible, but at least its a start.


ANY snow tires > all season anyday

driving in snow/ice when you lose traction and hit your brake, all you do is hear your abs pumping and keep on sliding, inside your heart you know OH SNAP is the MOST miserable feeling while operating a motor vehicle

[Lomac]

I don't think I'm gonna bother with snow tires this year. No, it's not because I'm cheap; it's because it will be a moot point for me. The road in front of my house is never plowed and considering how low my car is, I'll never get it out onto roads that are cleared. :lol

[moomooCow]

^Sounds like you need a ski-doo :)

[Gh0stRider]

kids and their lowered cars these day *sigh*

[chris walter]

In 2008 my boss was driving a x5 in the snow. Brand new tires also. He Pulled into the parking lot and did a slow-mo 360 right in front of everyone
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[matrixfwd]

i tried changing my tires yesterday. I got the lugnuts off but the wheels were stuck! It never happened before in previous years when I was swapping on the winters and vice versa. I was able to get 2 of them off with some WD40 but the other 2 were too stubborn that i gave up so drove it to the local shop to get them swapped. Didn't want to kick or hammer it since it was on a jack. Any idea why it seized like that??

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

just kick the buttom of the tires really hard
than it will come off


the rusts in between the holes in ur rim and the bolt are rusted out and seized due to a long period of time without taking them out


its normal

[GabAlmighty]

Good luck getting to whistler with all seasons, seeing as they have already have road checks up there and have turned back people without snow tires or chains. Plus its only mid November..
Please let me know when you go through one. I've NEVER been through one and i'm coming up on 12'ish years of skiing/snowboarding up there.

Its official. Snow is in the forecast for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday next week.
Lol

^ Check back in a couple days, they are going to change next weeks forecast. Weathernetwork sucks at predicting next weeks weather.
Ever tried predicting the weather? It's impossible, true story bro.

[Lomac]

Please let me know when you go through one. I've NEVER been through one and i'm coming up on 12'ish years of skiing/snowboarding up there.

I've been through a roadblock up on my way to Whistler. Mind you, it was a drinking/driving one... :lol They did make sure I had winter tires on before continuing, though... This was New Years eve a few years abck.

[GodZilla]

If you get stuck or need a tow or worse get in a accident it is going to cost more then four snows.

Cant put a price on piece of mind.

[TOS'd]

Please let me know when you go through one. I've NEVER been through one and i'm coming up on 12'ish years of skiing/snowboarding up there.
I've gone through one before, next question?

[wix]

I'm having the hardest time trying to find SORAT with google maps.. I can't find the sign/shop. Can someone help me please?

[1exotic]

google maps street view isn't recent, those pictures are like 10 months old or something.

so even if it doesn't show, it'll be there anyways.

[wix]

Alright, thanks buddy

[Teriyaki]

I've gone through one before, next question?

Also been through one. I've only ever driven up Cypress once too. Good thing I had M+S's on a 4WD.

[fliptuner]

I'm having the hardest time trying to find SORAT with google maps.. I can't find the sign/shop. Can someone help me please?

http://maps.google.ca/maps?rls=com.microsoft:en-us:IE-SearchBox&oe=&redir_esc=&um=1&ie=UTF-8&q=238+East+Esplanade+st.+North+Vancouver,+BC&fb=1&gl=ca&hnear=Port+Coquitlam,+BC&cid=0,0,5748254636308117204&ei=pODgTK35D5DSsAO45PSTCg&sa=X&oi=local_result&ct=image&resnum=1&ved=0CBYQnwIwAA

Same spot, different signage.

[fliptuner]

i tried changing my tires yesterday. I got the lugnuts off but the wheels were stuck! It never happened before in previous years when I was swapping on the winters and vice versa. I was able to get 2 of them off with some WD40 but the other 2 were too stubborn that i gave up so drove it to the local shop to get them swapped. Didn't want to kick or hammer it since it was on a jack. Any idea why it seized like that??

Wheels will oxidize against the rotor top and/or hub. When you had the wheels off, it would've been a good idea to brush some Never Seize on there.

If you ever need to kick a wheel off and you're only using a scissor jack, make sure the wheels are chocked, the parking brake is applied and only one corner is jacked up.

[Synaptik]

So be it, just don't travel to whistler during mid december until christmas. I don't want a noob driver, who thinks new all season tires can perform in snow and ice, to crash into me.
You probably just have cheap friends who can't afford winter tires for their parents vehicle.

we booked for dec 16-19, so unfortunately you'll probably run into us. :thumbsup:

i dont get the animosity though; to people not knowledgeable about cars, "all-season" sorta implies winter capability. combined with how the salespeople talk up xdrive/quattro and its easy to make the mistake. at least im asking ahead of time to make sure.

and assuming we are cheap and are still driving parents cars...if thats the case, wouldnt we just get our parents to pay for it? not everyone on this board is still in high school or uni.

anyway, i already ordered pirelli scorpion runflats from sorat, its supposed to come in next week. i just wanted to make sure, before i go in, that im not overreacting to everything in the news

[Lomac]

^Sounds like you need a ski-doo :)

Funny enough, most of my friends have some and they always come scooting by on their ski-doo's after the snow has fallen. In fact, most of my neighbors do it. :lol

[sean_wong]

we booked for dec 16-19, so unfortunately you'll probably run into us. :thumbsup:

i dont get the animosity though; to people not knowledgeable about cars, "all-season" sorta implies winter capability. combined with how the salespeople talk up xdrive/quattro and its easy to make the mistake. at least im asking ahead of time to make sure.

and assuming we are cheap and are still driving parents cars...if thats the case, wouldnt we just get our parents to pay for it? not everyone on this board is still in high school or uni.

anyway, i already ordered pirelli scorpion runflats from sorat, its supposed to come in next week. i just wanted to make sure, before i go in, that im not overreacting to everything in the news

Please go die in a fire.

[MindBomber]

Please go die in a fire.

You should go die in a fire.

His question was legit.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Please go die in a fire.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: lol wtf

[GabAlmighty]

I've gone through one before, next question?

What's the answer to the double slit experiment?

[!SG]

not taking any risks. put my snow tires on tonite.

looks like the coming 2 weeks will be seeing single digit temperatures. thats good enough reason for me!

[TypeRNammer]

FUUUU my tires better hurry up to point Roberts haha
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[Greenstoner]

Put my winter on today, not liking the grip in raining day.....love my all season more
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[FreakNasty]

i'll wait till snow starts falling. no rush

[MindBomber]

Why the fuck is there a member allowed to have the user name Adolf Hitler.

A mod needs to ban the troll now.

[GabAlmighty]

Why the fuck is there a member allowed to have the user name Adolf Hitler.

A mod needs to ban the troll now.

http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/05haters.jpg

[spoon.ek9]

hmm maybe tmrw after work i'll put mine on. good bye rims, until spring... :(

[MindBomber]

http://blogs.westword.com/showandtell/05haters.jpg

Wait, are you saying I'm the hater :confused:

[RabidRat]

FUUUU my tires better hurry up to point Roberts haha
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ya man same haha. which ones you get?

[TypeRNammer]

ya man same haha. which ones you get?

general altimax arctic in 205/55/16 :D

unfortunately when i was going to make my purchase for 15 inch steels with general tires, steelies were already sold out, and plus I didn't want to shell out 82 bucks per alloy wheel before shipping and taxes.

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/7672/img0540p.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/2056/img0542s.jpg

So I bought some beater rims, gotta rock the JDM look, even in winter LOL :rofl:

[RollingStone]

Hey TypeR, what type of lug nuts are those? They look really cool!

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

not project kics

[sonick]

Were those the Rota Slipstreams that were on CL?

[Spectre_Cdn]

We might see some snow on Saturday!

http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-74_metric_e.html

Saturday
Cloudy with 40 percent chance of rain showers or flurries. Low plus 2. High 6.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

^

those will barely accumulate on the ground

[ilvtofu]

Hey TypeR, what type of lug nuts are those? They look really cool!

Are those mutekis?

[TypeRNammer]

They are called Muteki SR48 extended open ended lug nuts, color is neo chrome.
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[Mugen EvOlutioN]

Are those mutekis?

ya thats the name, lol couldnt memorize it all of a sudden


basically copies the project kics


the mutekis are about $100-120 while the project R40 is $250 +

[kristianhay]

Multiple sources reporting snow for the weekend.

http://ca.weather.yahoo.com/canada/british-columbia/vancouver-9807/
http://www.weatheroffice.gc.ca/city/pages/bc-74_metric_e.html
http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cabc0248/

[bcrdukes]

You need to repost your links.

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cabc0308

close to 5 cm on sunday, but knowing out weather network is shit......i wouldnt believe their bs

[kristianhay]

You need to repost your links.

Oops, fixed.

[q0192837465]

ya thats the name, lol couldnt memorize it all of a sudden


basically copies the project kics


the mutekis are about $100-120 while the project R40 is $250 +

100 bucks for lug nuts? OMFG

[wix]

Got my winters on this morning at Sorat :) Bought steelies for my tires $55/pc and $10/pc for install and balance. Pretty good deal compared to several other places I checked. They did a very nice job!

[Dragon-88]

Just got winters on the stock steelies and waiting for new rubber for the summer rims... Should I buy lock nuts for my winter tires??/ Got all 4 brand new... Spent some good coin on them and wondering if its worth it to people to steal them..

[RabidRat]

Wow that's great pricing from Sora't

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

i think its fine


dont bother with lock nuts


not unless you got some balling mad fancy rims


otherwise i wouldnt sweat it

[alex.w *//]

http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/cabc0308

close to 5 cm on sunday, but knowing out weather network is shit......i wouldnt believe their bs

If that is still there by friday. It is definately true

[Gnator]

Hey guys , I am a noob. Just wondering if the whole ICBC won't cover you if you get into an accident and you don't have Winter tires is happening in Vancouver too?

[fliptuner]

AFAIK with ICBC, it's a question of whether the tires are suitable for the conditions. Last year A/S would've been fine but if things go as predicted, this year, winters are a must.

[TypeRNammer]

100 bucks for lug nuts? OMFG

Try Titanium T1R lug nuts, 500 bucks:rofl:

[MindBomber]

Try Titanium T1R lug nuts, 500 bucks:rofl:

My rims, tires @ 90%, lug nuts and the key cost $150.
An older guy sold me his sons rims, because he left them in his garage. I love craigslist.


Could someone please confirm, that ICBC requires tires be suitable for driving conditions for coverage to valid. That would make sense on mountain roads and the interior, but a lot of people in Vancouver use all seasons year round regardless of snow; I can't imagine none of them having coverage in the event of an accident..

[GabAlmighty]

I personally have never heard anything of that sort. But I am no a professional nor should you take my thoughts as the final answer.

[alex.w *//]

Hey guys , I am a noob. Just wondering if the whole ICBC won't cover you if you get into an accident and you don't have Winter tires is happening in Vancouver too?

They will still cover you if you don't have winter tires. Winter tires are NOT mandatory in BC. But your insurance will raise if you do get into accident though

[godwin]

They still cover you.. basically they have more reasons to find you at fault.. driving without considering the weather / equipment etc. Unless of course you drove where snow tires / chains were mandatory with your summer slicks.

They will still cover you if you don't have winter tires. Winter tires are NOT mandatory in BC. But your insurance will raise if you do get into accident though

[snowball]

They will still cover you if you don't have winter tires. Winter tires are NOT mandatory in BC. But your insurance will raise if you do get into accident though

And I definitely wouldn't run SUMMER tires in the winter like I've seen out there.

[!SG]

all i gotta say is damn my 20s dont feel all that much crazy heavier than the 17s on winters, BUT rotational mass is so much less....

[Gh0stRider]

i think i'll throw my winters on today.

[cococly]

i think i'll throw my winters on today.

My summers are still working fine, but I am throwing winters on today as well. :thumbsup:

[Gh0stRider]

My summers are still working fine, but I am throwing winters on today as well. :thumbsup:

same, but temperature is starting to dip down and they calling for flurries on saturday.

[TOS'd]

Mine on tmr or friday. I want a fricken winter shit storm to hit town.
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[F30]

Mine on tmr or friday. I want a fricken winter shit storm to hit town.
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:LOL: I am hoping for a badass winter this time. I miss the snow when most people don't drive and my commute to work is just about perfect, with a little (slow) controlled drift on some corners.

[!Yaminashi]

The only reason i'd want a snow storm is so I dont have to go to work

[jpark]

The only reason i'd want a snow storm is so I dont have to go to work

amen

[F30]

The only reason i'd want a snow storm is so I dont have to go to work

If I don't go to work, I don't get paid :(.

[alex.w *//]

THE ONLY REASON FOR LOTS OF SNOW IS NO SCHOOL! EVERYONE LOVES SNOW DAYS!

[GabAlmighty]

It's not gonna snow this week.

[F30]

But the temperature is dropping. I am changing the shoes for my car on Saturday, time for winters. :D

[GabAlmighty]

But the temperature is dropping.

It's still not gonna snow.

[CRS]

But the temperature is dropping. I am changing the shoes for my car on Saturday, time for winters. :D

Same here!

Saturday. Next week looks mighty cold starting with negative temps.

[hchang]

Are there still people that are still going to run on all season?

[GabAlmighty]

Are there still people that are still going to run on all season?

Yes. And two 19 year old factory tires.

[F30]

It's still not gonna snow.

Yes. And two 19 year old factory tires.

Teehee...

Auto forum, no need to explain the temp link to type of tires you are running. Brrr next week.

[Spectre_Cdn]

Are there still people that are still going to run on all season?

More than 50% of people apparently, http://www.news1130.com/ -> poll

[Gh0stRider]

my co worker runs on snow tires all season..lol

[Mugen EvOlutioN]

It's still not gonna snow.

i knew it


that weather shit is NEVER accurate

never



my co worker runs on snow tires all season..lol




bullshit

his tires should be bald after one season

[Indy]

I just installed my Altimax Arctic tires on Saturday...my old rear tires were down to the wear bars...

[Euro7r]

my co worker runs on snow tires all season..lol


hahah reminds of me of my buddy that did it last year. snowed like nuts in 2008, so he got winters for 2009 and it didn't snow anything. got pissed and never took them off, now his winters are worn out lol.

[CRS]

hahah reminds of me of my buddy that did it last year. snowed like nuts in 2008, so he got winters for 2009 and it didn't snow anything. got pissed and never took them off, now his winters are worn out lol.

Your buddy is awfully dumb.