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Old 12-06-2007, 09:28 AM   #1
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Default Will my rims get ruined if i drive in the snow?

It snowed in Chicago two days ago. I didnt' drive my car yet. I a blue sti w/ gold rims. I heard that driving in the snow with the stock gold rims will ruin the color or just mess the rims. Is this true???


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Old 12-06-2007, 09:29 AM   #2
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Default Re: Will my rims get ruined if i drive in the snow?

Are you serious?
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:30 AM   #3
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Default Re: Will my rims get ruined if i drive in the snow?

assuming stock tires, they'll get ruined when you slide into a curb. This is likely to ruin other things, too.
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Old 12-06-2007, 09:56 AM   #4
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Default Re: Will my rims get ruined if i drive in the snow?

Stock tires are a no go in the snow.

I have been driving on my stock silver one for 3yrs now in the snow with no issues.
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Old 12-06-2007, 10:18 AM   #5
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Default Re: Will my rims get ruined if i drive in the snow?

snow = cold water.
do you wash your car with water?

salt will make it look crappy, but it washes off very easily.

brake dust from regular summer driving does FAR more damage than a little bit of cold water and salt.
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Old 12-06-2007, 01:17 PM   #6
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Default Re: Will my rims get ruined if i drive in the snow?

Sti is a winter car.
Don't worry.
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Old 12-06-2007, 01:32 PM   #7
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Default Re: Will my rims get ruined if i drive in the snow?

just wash them. get some all season tires or youll slide off the road


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