The Dunlops on snow?

SupraTTBlitz · 04-18-2008, 02:33 PM

Has anyone tried out the Dunlops on snow yet? I live in the mountains and it snows every once and a while in the summer so i need to know if i should get all-seasons. I have a set of winter rims. Thanks for any input.

Brand · 04-18-2008, 02:37 PM

Yes, I had the unfortunate experience of driving from Breckenridge to Denver the day after a fresh six inches. I ran into one snowbank to avoid dying, almost slid into someone going through a roundabout, and then had to drive 35 mph on the highway while trying not to **** my pants. Don't try it.

Mikael1052 · 04-18-2008, 02:37 PM

You'll crash. But I wouldn't recommend all-seasons, either, cause nothing sucks the fun out of your car like all-seasons. 2 sets of wheels or 2 cars or stay home when it snows but no performance summer tires in the snow unless you crave guardrails. (I live up high, too. Still have 4 feet of snow in some corners of my yard.)

ChrisKwan · 04-18-2008, 02:41 PM

I have tried it, and all i have to say is get winter tire RIGHT WAY! I got suck in the superstore parking lot with 2inches of snow.

DO NOT DRIVE DUNLOPS ON SNOW!!

SupraTTBlitz · 04-18-2008, 02:56 PM

Damn, not quite what i wanted to hear haha. I'm riding on my winter rims right now so no worries yet but i know i'm wearing them down a lot in the dry pavement. I don't have the luxury of having 2 vehicles but i do have the 2 sets of wheels however i've been told that it will even snow in June where i'm living right now so all-seasons are the most logical choice for me.

Any recommendations for all-seasons? i'm looking at Z rated all seasons but i'm thinking H or V rated will be adequate.

BuzSTid · 04-18-2008, 03:04 PM

hakapallitas F.T.W. only problem is high wear at non winter temps.

Brand · 04-18-2008, 04:06 PM

Take a couple hundred bucks and get a cordless impact wrench, and then you can swap to the snows quickly when you need them or the forecast changes. That's what I would do!

talsnic · 04-18-2008, 04:34 PM

ive spent now, about 2 months in snow and ice. Nokian RSi's are excellent. ive had snow coming over the hood, with a nice base of ice, and i did not get stuck once. ive passed many trucks going up hills, who were getting stuck.

i would never chance it with the stocker SP600's on ice/snow. no sipes or deep grooves.

i would not recommend all-seasons. they are basically a hard rubber summer tyre. they only could call it all-season becouse they used it in areas with maybe 1 day of snow in a year. do your research, and you will see that its been proven over and over, that allseasons are useless in the winter when compared to a true winter based tyre.

***Szumita*** · 04-18-2008, 04:36 PM

same as the re070's im guessing.

they are a summer tire.

sandals are for the summer, boots for the winter

Edvig · 04-18-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SupraTTBlitz

Any recommendations for all-seasons? i'm looking at Z rated all seasons but i'm thinking H or V rated will be adequate.

Bridgestone RE960s

midnit · 04-18-2008, 10:01 PM

Tires: 245/40 R18 93W ultra high-performance1

1 Ultra high-performance summer-rated tires are best suited for driving under dry conditions and are not recommended for driving on slippery, snow-covered or icy roads.

Quoted from Subaru.com, link: SUBARU.COM : MODEL CONSIDERATION : FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS : * : 2008 Impreza WRX STI

So, I honestly wouldn't think it wise to drive in the snow with them.

Crainx · 04-18-2008, 10:15 PM

Get some Blizzaks and have fun! I dare you to get stuck. These cars are amazing with winter tread.

04-18-2008, 02:33 PM	#1
SupraTTBlitz Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 MBP WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Grande Cache/Edmonton AB Posts: 11 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	The Dunlops on snow? Has anyone tried out the Dunlops on snow yet? I live in the mountains and it snows every once and a while in the summer so i need to know if i should get all-seasons. I have a set of winter rims. Thanks for any input. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-18-2008, 02:37 PM	#2
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? Yes, I had the unfortunate experience of driving from Breckenridge to Denver the day after a fresh six inches. I ran into one snowbank to avoid dying, almost slid into someone going through a roundabout, and then had to drive 35 mph on the highway while trying not to **** my pants. Don't try it.

04-18-2008, 02:37 PM	#3
Mikael1052 Junior STI Driver Car: Red 08 STi Fav Mod: Sways Location: Draper, UT Posts: 178 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? You'll crash. But I wouldn't recommend all-seasons, either, cause nothing sucks the fun out of your car like all-seasons. 2 sets of wheels or 2 cars or stay home when it snows but no performance summer tires in the snow unless you crave guardrails. (I live up high, too. Still have 4 feet of snow in some corners of my yard.)

04-18-2008, 02:41 PM	#4
ChrisKwan STI Driver Car: 08 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Posts: 242 Join Date: Jan 2005 Trader Rating: (13)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? I have tried it, and all i have to say is get winter tire RIGHT WAY! I got suck in the superstore parking lot with 2inches of snow. DO NOT DRIVE DUNLOPS ON SNOW!!

04-18-2008, 02:56 PM	#5
SupraTTBlitz Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 MBP WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Grande Cache/Edmonton AB Posts: 11 Join Date: Mar 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? Damn, not quite what i wanted to hear haha. I'm riding on my winter rims right now so no worries yet but i know i'm wearing them down a lot in the dry pavement. I don't have the luxury of having 2 vehicles but i do have the 2 sets of wheels however i've been told that it will even snow in June where i'm living right now so all-seasons are the most logical choice for me. Any recommendations for all-seasons? i'm looking at Z rated all seasons but i'm thinking H or V rated will be adequate.

04-18-2008, 03:04 PM	#6
BuzSTid Junior STI Driver Car: 08 WRB STi Fav Mod: Stage 1 Location: Calgary Posts: 195 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? hakapallitas F.T.W. only problem is high wear at non winter temps.

04-18-2008, 04:06 PM	#7
Brand STI Driver Car: DGM 08 STI Fav Mod: cobb AP Location: Denver Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? Take a couple hundred bucks and get a cordless impact wrench, and then you can swap to the snows quickly when you need them or the forecast changes. That's what I would do!

04-18-2008, 04:34 PM	#8
talsnic Junior STI Driver Car: White 08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 82 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? ive spent now, about 2 months in snow and ice. Nokian RSi's are excellent. ive had snow coming over the hood, with a nice base of ice, and i did not get stuck once. ive passed many trucks going up hills, who were getting stuck. i would never chance it with the stocker SP600's on ice/snow. no sipes or deep grooves. i would not recommend all-seasons. they are basically a hard rubber summer tyre. they only could call it all-season becouse they used it in areas with maybe 1 day of snow in a year. do your research, and you will see that its been proven over and over, that allseasons are useless in the winter when compared to a true winter based tyre.

04-18-2008, 04:36 PM	#9
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 06 sti - steel gray Fav Mod: catless Location: ma & ri Posts: 5,902 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? same as the re070's im guessing. they are a summer tire. sandals are for the summer, boots for the winter

04-18-2008, 10:01 PM	#11
midnit Silver Member Car: 08 Aspen White STI Location: Northern, VA Posts: 576 Join Date: Feb 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? Tires: 245/40 R18 93W ultra high-performance1 1 Ultra high-performance summer-rated tires are best suited for driving under dry conditions and are not recommended for driving on slippery, snow-covered or icy roads. Quoted from Subaru.com, link: SUBARU.COM : MODEL CONSIDERATION : FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS : * : 2008 Impreza WRX STI So, I honestly wouldn't think it wise to drive in the snow with them.

04-18-2008, 10:15 PM	#12
Crainx Lurker Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Nur Spec R Location: St. Charles Posts: 5 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: The Dunlops on snow? Get some Blizzaks and have fun! I dare you to get stuck. These cars are amazing with winter tread. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.