Can I use my stock tires in the snow? NO!

klaymon · 11-07-2005, 09:25 PM

No. It's as simple as that. As long as the STi keeps coming with something equivalent to the Re070, they will not be snow worthy without changing the tires. This is an accident waiting to happen. These tires do not perform in the snow, period. It's not marginal or decent, it's dangerous. Get some all-seasons or dedicated snow tires for winter.

2fas4u · 11-08-2005, 04:48 AM

Strange where was the question post? Hmm.. Yep the RE70's are not even really good in the rain. Dont use them in the snow! Get some Perelli P-Zero Nero's....

klaymon · 11-08-2005, 05:50 AM

I posted this so I could include in the FAQ/Newbie questions. The guy that posted last night in Wheels and Tires prompted me to add this.

**twiSTies** · 11-08-2005, 06:15 AM

I just took off my RE's with 2k miles on them because winter is approaching. I didn't feel like even risking getting stuck in snow with them. I'm having Toyo Proxes 4's put on as I type this. They're highly rated for all-season ultra high-performance and do ok in the snow. Toyo is running a buy 3 get 1 tire free sale right now nationally for anyone who is interested in saving a little on all-season tires for winter.

STi_high · 11-08-2005, 03:42 PM

well guys i've had 2 winters on my RE070's they go all right *not Great* in the snow, but i'd suggest you take it slow! very easy to get sideways, and i mean VERY easy. i just lock my dif. and hope for the best. i guess i also need to add that we don't get a lot of snow during the winter, maybe 2 good snows and as in good i mean 6 inches

C43 · 11-08-2005, 03:53 PM

Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

**Majin** · 11-08-2005, 03:54 PM

i agree 100% with klaymon. the summer tires are not marginal at all, they are just stupid to use in the winter - not even when it snows, but once it starts to dip below 40°F.

once it get this cold and colder, the tires get so hard that it feels like they are made of ice, (and you get traction like you are on ice too). forget about locking the center diff and going - think about a car in front of you jamming on the brakes - you will not stop.

definitely get winter tires - this should be non-debatable.

***Datadatum*** · 11-08-2005, 05:20 PM

RE070's in the snow?

BWAHAHAHAHAAAAAA

**Nachos Libres** · 11-08-2005, 05:28 PM

You could move down here to San Antonio and then use your stock tires all year. I love not having to switch out wheels every winter.

Slo-PokeSTi · 11-08-2005, 05:41 PM

Nokian Hakkapelliita 1 (Nordsman) is worth the effort to find.

To the guys down south who don't have to deal with snow:
Snow forces your hand. It makes you correct the bad driving habits that 300hp, tons of traction and AWD allow you to get away with. To even be safe on snow, you must be smooth. To go fast, you must be ultra-smooth. Snow is a great teacher and being the freak that I am, I look forward to mounting the Hakka's and kicking it.
AWD in the snow since '92.....

**Nachos Libres** · 11-08-2005, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slo-PokeSTi

Nokian Hakkapelliita 1 (Nordsman) is worth the effort to find.

To the guys down south who don't have to deal with snow:
Snow forces your hand. It makes you correct the bad driving habits that 300hp, tons of traction and AWD allow you to get away with. To even be safe on snow, you must be smooth. To go fast, you must be ultra-smooth. Snow is a great teacher and being the freak that I am, I look forward to mounting the Hakka's and kicking it.
AWD in the snow since '92.....

Or we could go to driving school, which I would rather prefer.

Slo-PokeSTi · 11-09-2005, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

Or we could go to driving school, which I would rather prefer.

You are not going to learn this stuff in driving school. It's a cumulative lesson that makes us better with each passing year.
B/T/W, my instructor-mentor-pal, tested for Ferarri.

**Nachos Libres** · 11-09-2005, 04:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slo-PokeSTi

You are not going to learn this stuff in driving school. It's a cumulative lesson that makes us better with each passing year.
B/T/W, my instructor-mentor-pal, tested for Ferarri.

That's awesome, but seriously, I hate cold weather. The only time I can even tolerate it is when I go skiing, but that's it (and I don't really even like it then, but skiing is so much fun). I would also hate driving my car in it, because I keep my car so clean (it gets washed at least 3-4 times a week). So, I guess I will just have to stay a crappy driver, but as long as I never drive in snow it won't matter, right?

Chris05STi · 11-09-2005, 06:16 AM

Def get a set up winter rims/tires. Those tires are going to do well, I know this with my Camaro and Z-rated tires through many winters. I never drove in the snow, my friends drove me in their cars! But whenever the money comes I will eventually get the winter setup!

***409industries*** · 11-09-2005, 11:36 AM

The stockers suck in the snow, you can get by so long as you are very careful and allow yourself extra room to stop, etc. I wouldnt recommend it though. I picked up some cheap kumho ASX M+S rated tires and they are FANTASTIC in the snow.

11-07-2005, 09:25 PM	#1
klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,075 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Can I use my stock tires in the snow? NO! No. It's as simple as that. As long as the STi keeps coming with something equivalent to the Re070, they will not be snow worthy without changing the tires. This is an accident waiting to happen. These tires do not perform in the snow, period. It's not marginal or decent, it's dangerous. Get some all-seasons or dedicated snow tires for winter. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by wdb; 12-11-2005 at 01:08 PM. Reason: need to fix this title once and for all

11-09-2005, 11:36 AM	#15
*409industries* DirtyImpreza.com Car: 04 STi, 01 RS Fav Mod: ACPT CFDS Location: Southern California Posts: 674 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	The stockers suck in the snow, you can get by so long as you are very careful and allow yourself extra room to stop, etc. I wouldnt recommend it though. I picked up some cheap kumho ASX M+S rated tires and they are FANTASTIC in the snow. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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11-08-2005, 04:48 AM	#2
2fas4u Silver Member Car: 05 & 09 WRB STI Location: Manchester, Maryland Posts: 2,270 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Strange where was the question post? Hmm.. Yep the RE70's are not even really good in the rain. Dont use them in the snow! Get some Perelli P-Zero Nero's....

11-08-2005, 05:50 AM	#3
klaymon S204 Racer Posts: 3,075 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	I posted this so I could include in the FAQ/Newbie questions. The guy that posted last night in Wheels and Tires prompted me to add this.

11-08-2005, 06:15 AM	#4
twiSTies Gold Member Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: T2s and Recaros Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 3,315 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (7)	I just took off my RE's with 2k miles on them because winter is approaching. I didn't feel like even risking getting stuck in snow with them. I'm having Toyo Proxes 4's put on as I type this. They're highly rated for all-season ultra high-performance and do ok in the snow. Toyo is running a buy 3 get 1 tire free sale right now nationally for anyone who is interested in saving a little on all-season tires for winter.

11-08-2005, 03:42 PM	#5
STi_high STI Driver Location: Abingdon, VA Posts: 273 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	well guys i've had 2 winters on my RE070's they go all right not Great in the snow, but i'd suggest you take it slow! very easy to get sideways, and i mean VERY easy. i just lock my dif. and hope for the best. i guess i also need to add that we don't get a lot of snow during the winter, maybe 2 good snows and as in good i mean 6 inches

11-08-2005, 03:53 PM	#6
C43 Professional STI Racer Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: leather Location: Newtown to Philly every day Posts: 603 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

11-08-2005, 03:54 PM	#7
Majin A.X.D. Car: 2004 STi Location: LI, NY Posts: 12,986 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	i agree 100% with klaymon. the summer tires are not marginal at all, they are just stupid to use in the winter - not even when it snows, but once it starts to dip below 40°F. once it get this cold and colder, the tires get so hard that it feels like they are made of ice, (and you get traction like you are on ice too). forget about locking the center diff and going - think about a car in front of you jamming on the brakes - you will not stop. definitely get winter tires - this should be non-debatable.

11-08-2005, 05:20 PM	#8
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,893 IWSTI Addict since: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	RE070's in the snow? BWAHAHAHAHAAAAAA

11-08-2005, 05:28 PM	#9
Nachos Libres Assistant to the Regional Manager Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,833 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	You could move down here to San Antonio and then use your stock tires all year. I love not having to switch out wheels every winter.

11-08-2005, 05:41 PM	#10
Slo-PokeSTi Regurgitator of advertising hype Posts: 50 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Nokian Hakkapelliita 1 (Nordsman) is worth the effort to find. To the guys down south who don't have to deal with snow: Snow forces your hand. It makes you correct the bad driving habits that 300hp, tons of traction and AWD allow you to get away with. To even be safe on snow, you must be smooth. To go fast, you must be ultra-smooth. Snow is a great teacher and being the freak that I am, I look forward to mounting the Hakka's and kicking it. AWD in the snow since '92.....

11-09-2005, 06:16 AM	#14
Chris05STi I Has a Turbo Timer Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Every single one! Location: NJ Posts: 10,077 IWSTI Addict since: Jun 2005 Trader Rating: (29)	Def get a set up winter rims/tires. Those tires are going to do well, I know this with my Camaro and Z-rated tires through many winters. I never drove in the snow, my friends drove me in their cars! But whenever the money comes I will eventually get the winter setup!