cheap winter tires [Archive] - New England Subaru Forums

tehsbean

10-12-2011, 04:32 AM

I'd suggest tirerack.com.
I've bought all but one set of my tires from them.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+Arctic&partnum=345QR7AMAXA&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

The Altimax Arctic is the cheapest tire listed in that size, and it's a great choice for an inexpensive winter tire. I run them on my Battle Legacy.

Berge56

10-12-2011, 08:25 AM

The Altimax Arctic is the cheapest tire listed in that size, and it's a great choice for an inexpensive winter tire. I run them on my Battle Legacy.

This!!! Those tires are the best bang for the buck and are amazing in the snow and ice.

2007st3

10-12-2011, 08:55 AM

I concur

Shadowx8

10-12-2011, 05:50 PM

Thanks ill look into them!

Nemesis

10-13-2011, 04:46 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Winterforce i rock these and have had no issues in the last 3 winters

Simple Skillz

10-13-2011, 04:54 PM

I need to look into this . Wanna be doing 60mph on the highway when its snowing lol

Nemesis

10-13-2011, 10:42 PM

I need to look into this . Wanna be doing 60mph on the highway when its snowing lol

i do 80

Aczwild

10-13-2011, 10:55 PM

I've got a set of 225/50/R17 Hankook Icebear W300'sbut one of the tires has a gash in the sidewall. I'd let them go cheap

1055

10-13-2011, 11:05 PM

dont forget.. you want to stick to a thinner tire when it comes to snow tires.

Nemesis

10-14-2011, 10:30 AM

dont forget.. you want to stick to a thinner tire when it comes to snow tires.

way to take all the fun outta that horse power

CoupedUpSubie

10-14-2011, 07:17 PM

way to take all the fun outta that horse power

Horsepower is usless if spent spinning. It is absolutely possible to have just as much fun with a thinner tire. I ran 185/65/14s instead of 175/70/14s on my fwd impreza. It gripped nice and slid around awesome. My 175/70/14 summers have nowhere near the grip the 185/65s had. Surprisingly I find myself slipping the tires often.

Nemesis

10-14-2011, 10:57 PM

i know but if you spin right it can be fun... in the winter i run a 205 and im planning on running a 230 next summer

Shiux

10-15-2011, 02:56 PM

I've never had a problem running wider tires in the winter. 185s are for Hondas....

:troll:

DHGurs

10-15-2011, 04:21 PM

225/50 are ideal for GRs and 205/50s for GDs. That being said, I have 245/45 Blizzaks that were perfect last year. :devil:

CoupedUpSubie

10-17-2011, 11:04 PM

I've never had a problem running wider tires in the winter. 185s are for Hondas....

:troll:

Ummm... I am running the 1.8L FWD so it is almost like a honda, tires were on a VW jetta

ImprezaSoldier

10-19-2011, 05:44 PM

I need to look into this . Wanna be doing 60mph on the highway when its snowing lol

I was doing 60mph during the Blizzards last year on Rt 9 in CT, on All Seasons, Continental ExtremeContact DWS... deff an awesome year round tire..

SicRedGt

10-21-2011, 08:42 AM

Winterforce it a great alternative to the Generals. Town fair tire has Coursier MSR snows that are unbelievable. My plow truck goes anywhere with them.

06LGT

10-21-2011, 11:01 AM

I need to look into this . Wanna be doing 60mph on the highway when its snowing lol

I like your style.

Simple Skillz

10-21-2011, 11:20 AM

225/50 are ideal for GRs and 205/50s for GDs. That being said, I have 245/45 Blizzaks that were perfect last year. :devil:

Looks like I be running on 245/45/R17s. Need to find some rims, possible 04-05 BBS

Shiux

10-21-2011, 11:40 AM

You're 5x114.3 so you need 2005+ BBS wheels. 2004 STis were 5x100.

Simple Skillz

10-21-2011, 12:02 PM

You're 5x114.3 so you need 2005+ BBS wheels. 2004 STis were 5x100.

Oh okay, thanks for the info. Probably snatch it from my little brother then :devil:

tozovr

10-22-2011, 05:08 PM

This!!! Those tires are the best bang for the buck and are amazing in the snow and ice.

http://unityhandbuiltcycles.com/SCDA/images/th_z.jpg

LOVED them on the 5...even RWD with over 300hp it was a blast in the snow.

Simple Skillz

10-27-2011, 09:16 PM

This is the cheapest on tirerack for my vehicle.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS60&partnum=44R8BZWS60&vehicleSearch=true&fromCompare1=yes&autoMake=Subaru&autoYear=2008&autoModel=Impreza WRX STI 5 Door&autoModClar=With OE Rubber Valve Stems

Joe

10-28-2011, 07:21 AM

I need to look into this . Wanna be doing 60mph on the highway when its snowing lol

i do 80

I was doing 60mph during the Blizzards last year on Rt 9 in CT, on All Seasons, Continental ExtremeContact DWS... deff an awesome year round tire..

Just a heads up:

Just because you have a snow tire doesn't make you inivincible. Slow down when it snows. Visibilty is usually impaired, there are other drivers, and you will still have a hard time stopping. not as bad as on a all-season, but still worse then normal. When it is snowing hard, SLOW DOWN, give extra space and brake early. Snow tires are nice, but they aren't going to make you immortal.

Simple Skillz

10-28-2011, 07:57 AM

Just a heads up:

Just because you have a snow tire doesn't make you inivincible. Slow down when it snows. Visibilty is usually impaired, there are other drivers, and you will still have a hard time stopping. not as bad as on a all-season, but still worse then normal. When it is snowing hard, SLOW DOWN, give extra space and brake early. Snow tires are nice, but they aren't going to make you immortal.

:truestory: I still drive cautious no matter what... Even if my car is awd I go the same speed everyone is going . Don't wanna risk my life, others, and damage to my car :D

TurboRush

10-28-2011, 08:34 AM

See you suckers doing 80 in a guard rail. I'll make sure to beep. and laugh.

I personally like the Dunlop Winterspot M3's - best snow tire I've had in the dry performance wise, I dont need all out snow traction because the roads are clear 99% of the time.

Seraphinwolf

10-28-2011, 11:20 AM

^^ Chris I just put them back on last night! I loved the deep snow traction for Dunlop DS2's but the better out of snow traction from the M3's are great!

boxer3maine

10-28-2011, 02:40 PM

Winterforce it a great alternative to the Generals. Town fair tire has Coursier MSR snows that are unbelievable. My plow truck goes anywhere with them.

winterforce is awesome studded.

no direction for high speed (counter rotated or directional) but it will get you going for normal speeds.

the skinny ones give big footprint on ice, but weight rating for them is not good..even my little sube killed at them (bubbled sidewalls).

I'd go with 7 or 8 inch tread width on factory wheels if to go at it again.
195/60
205/60 etc..
going too fat is silly.

Simple Skillz

10-29-2011, 11:22 AM

Any thoughts on BF Goodrich winter tires? they're pretty cheap..

ImprezaSoldier

10-29-2011, 04:32 PM

Just a heads up:

Just because you have a snow tire doesn't make you inivincible. Slow down when it snows. Visibilty is usually impaired, there are other drivers, and you will still have a hard time stopping. not as bad as on a all-season, but still worse then normal. When it is snowing hard, SLOW DOWN, give extra space and brake early. Snow tires are nice, but they aren't going to make you immortal.

Proper driving in the winter, is simply knowing what your car can handle, and obviously what you yourself as the driver can handle. I have some pretty extensive training on driving in the snow and all, but I never push my limits.

SCCNH

10-29-2011, 09:29 PM

I have a set of 225/45-17 studded Mastercraft Glaciergrip II's I used last winter for about 4k miles that I'd let go for $300. They're in storage in Vt right now.

They were beasty on my LGT.

Pulski

12-08-2011, 03:45 PM

^^ Great tires. I had them without studs on my 04 and just got a great deal on a set of studded ones for my 09.

Simple Skillz

12-18-2011, 10:31 PM

looking for a set of 18in snow tires. figure i save money and use my stock bbs as winter tires and grab another set of wheels when im ready to swap them out..

thinking about these..
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS60&partnum=44R8BZWS60&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

or these.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS60&sidewall=Blackwall&partnum=45R8BZWS60XL&tab=Sizes

Nemesis

12-19-2011, 08:45 AM

blizzaks are the best performance winter tyre around

98Wagoon

12-19-2011, 09:33 AM

Thats not an entirely true statement nor is it based in fact. The dunlop ds2/ds3's are nearly the exact same as the blizzak ws60/ws70's in every category. There are also several other tires that have equal performance.

Simple Skillz

12-19-2011, 10:19 AM

Is it safe to run 225/60R18 ? Sorry, I'm just a noobie with tires haha.

DHGurs

12-19-2011, 10:49 AM

Nope, wouldn't fit at all. Use this (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html)website and try to keep it under %5 of the original size.

Simple Skillz

12-19-2011, 01:18 PM

Nope, wouldn't fit at all. Use this (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html)website and try to keep it under %5 of the original size.

Oh ok, thanks G :D