Snow Tires - Page 2

ff · 01-21-2008, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

It's true!

lupinsea · 01-22-2008, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by ff

Car ends up rocking back and forth wildly as the suspension tries to regain its composure.

See, on the west coast the drivers aren't as skilled so they have to resort to fancy hydraulic systems to get their cars rock'n like that.

equ · 01-22-2008, 06:00 PM

The icebears w300's on my gf's civic Si are pretty ok. Decent in dry & snow. She did complain about them in warm, wet weather.

They're lasting pretty well too. She must be one of the smooth NJ/NY drivers...

blee · 01-23-2008, 07:49 PM

Four Blizzak WS-60s showed up at my doorstep today, thanks to Tire Rack. What a great way to buy tires. Now I've gotta schlep them somewhere to get them mounted.

Man, the tread on these tires is SOFT. They feel like they might last me one day of commuting.

Rob · 01-24-2008, 12:36 AM

Shipped to your house and you have to have them mounted? I always have them drop shipped to the garage that is going to do the mounting. Seems easier.

blee · 01-25-2008, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by rwg

Shipped to your house and you have to have them mounted? I always have them drop shipped to the garage that is going to do the mounting. Seems easier.

Well, my most local tire place isn't on tire rack's list of installers. Figured I'd play it safe this first time.

As it turns out, fitting four wheels with tires, plus four tires, is not the simplest feat in an E34. Three fit in the trunk, then three in the rear right side (with the front passenger seat all the way forward), then two sitting behind the driver. I'm starting to understand why folding rear seats became such a hot ticket.

lupinsea · 01-25-2008, 02:34 PM

Sounds like somebody needs a trailer.

You'd be able to fit plenty of wheels / tires in one.

*Plaz* · 01-25-2008, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by lupinsea

Sounds like somebody needs a trailer.

You'd be able to fit plenty of wheels / tires in one.

But then the question arises... what snow tires for the trailer?

lupinsea · 01-25-2008, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Plaz

But then the question arises... what snow tires for the trailer?

Skis.

blee · 01-25-2008, 07:57 PM

So, super-tall tread blocks plus super-soft compound = super-weird ride. It's almost like I turned my car into a Buick. Oh, well, at least I'll be able to drive with confidence in any weather now. And anyway, now that I've bought and mounted them, it's going to be sunny and over 50 through March.

01-25-2008, 02:34 PM	#17
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	Sounds like somebody needs a trailer. You'd be able to fit plenty of wheels / tires in one. __________________ . My website "Jeep is the only true American sports car" - Enzo Ferrari Or something to that effect.

01-22-2008, 06:00 PM	#13
equ Alphanumeric Join Date: Aug 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: 981S, 340i Posts: 9,584	The icebears w300's on my gf's civic Si are pretty ok. Decent in dry & snow. She did complain about them in warm, wet weather. They're lasting pretty well too. She must be one of the smooth NJ/NY drivers...

01-23-2008, 07:49 PM	#14
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	Four Blizzak WS-60s showed up at my doorstep today, thanks to Tire Rack. What a great way to buy tires. Now I've gotta schlep them somewhere to get them mounted. Man, the tread on these tires is SOFT. They feel like they might last me one day of commuting.

01-24-2008, 12:36 AM	#15
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	Shipped to your house and you have to have them mounted? I always have them drop shipped to the garage that is going to do the mounting. Seems easier.

01-25-2008, 07:57 PM	#20
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	So, super-tall tread blocks plus super-soft compound = super-weird ride. It's almost like I turned my car into a Buick. Oh, well, at least I'll be able to drive with confidence in any weather now. And anyway, now that I've bought and mounted them, it's going to be sunny and over 50 through March.