snow rubber?
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snow rubber? Can any one make a recomendation for snow tires for my 95 ta winter beater.
I have an extra set of stock wheels to mount them on. Need feedback on sizes,brands,traction,wear,price etc. Thanks in advance for your replies.
I have an extra set of stock wheels to mount them on. Need feedback on sizes,brands,traction,wear,price etc. Thanks in advance for your replies.
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Never heard of them are they some eupoean only brand?Ive been leaning towards semperits or mayby some halkipalittia's from the nordic persuasion. From what I have found I need to get 225 55 16 to fit the stock 16x8 wheels.Some of these tire boys are telling me I need smaller wheels no mater what but the manufacturers sites list approved wheel sizes.I have an extra set of wheels so I want to use them.
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One word comes to mind BLIZZACK! Tirerack sells a combo. They used to sell the Blizzacks with 1997 takeoff Camaro alloy rims for like $600.00 mounted, balanced, and shipped but now they sell them with steel rims/wheel covers.
I've run Michelin Arctic Alpins and Yokohama Guardex 600's (the yokos are for sale with about 600 miles on them, pm me if interested). I run a 215/60-16 on a V6 steel rim (16x7) and never have any problems.
They wear if you are hard on the car, but you'll get several seasons out of a set.
They wear if you are hard on the car, but you'll get several seasons out of a set.
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Well I did extensive research the last few days, had my buddy in the tire bizz check also and found out I have champaagne taste on a beer budget.The only size that will
work on the extra set of 16x8 stock rims I have is 225x55x16. This leaves any economical tire brand non existent, and the preimium brands at well over 100 a tire.
Ebay to the rescue, got a set of new michelins from a liquidator for 303.40 to my door.
Only problem is they are 245x45x16 a bit fat for snows but cheap bastards can't get to pickey. One plus is these bad boys are v rated so turn in will be
half decent compared to those Q rated mushballs.Snow tire prices seem to have taken a big jump since I priced them last year at the same sources.
work on the extra set of 16x8 stock rims I have is 225x55x16. This leaves any economical tire brand non existent, and the preimium brands at well over 100 a tire.
Ebay to the rescue, got a set of new michelins from a liquidator for 303.40 to my door.
Only problem is they are 245x45x16 a bit fat for snows but cheap bastards can't get to pickey. One plus is these bad boys are v rated so turn in will be
half decent compared to those Q rated mushballs.Snow tire prices seem to have taken a big jump since I priced them last year at the same sources.
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I have Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50 tires on cheap steel wheels. I got it in a package from TireRack a couple seasons ago for under $600 shipped to my door. (It may have been $575, I dont remember). Now the package is $624 before shipping. This is a great package. These tires handle great on snow and ice. They have a "Q" speed rating, which is 99mph (I think).
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Well I did extensive research the last few days, had my buddy in the tire bizz check also and found out I have champaagne taste on a beer budget.The only size that will
work on the extra set of 16x8 stock rims I have is 225x55x16. This leaves any economical tire brand non existent, and the preimium brands at well over 100 a tire.
Ebay to the rescue, got a set of new michelins from a liquidator for 303.40 to my door.
Only problem is they are 245x45x16 a bit fat for snows but cheap bastards can't get to pickey. One plus is these bad boys are v rated so turn in will be
half decent compared to those Q rated mushballs.Snow tire prices seem to have taken a big jump since I priced them last year at the same sources.
work on the extra set of 16x8 stock rims I have is 225x55x16. This leaves any economical tire brand non existent, and the preimium brands at well over 100 a tire.
Ebay to the rescue, got a set of new michelins from a liquidator for 303.40 to my door.
Only problem is they are 245x45x16 a bit fat for snows but cheap bastards can't get to pickey. One plus is these bad boys are v rated so turn in will be
half decent compared to those Q rated mushballs.Snow tire prices seem to have taken a big jump since I priced them last year at the same sources.
Look for a 215/60-16. They fit, work well in snow and are probably cheaper. That's what I run.
