new winter tire suggestions - Page 2

ORSTi · 09-18-2006, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inertia

Pirelli Sottozero on the way, I'm excited never seen anyone with these before!

Those look good...

91TB78 · 09-18-2006, 05:57 PM

Dunlop Wintersport M3s!!!

Princey'sSTI · 09-18-2006, 06:04 PM

I would choose LM 25's for the overall performance. I was thinking of the Revo before but if it snows a lot, my job would either have a delayed opening or completely closed. So why do I really need a more extreme winter tire? LM 25's + Subaru AWD should be more than enough

Inertia · 09-18-2006, 07:00 PM

Yea the tread looks more agressive for dry than the Blizzaks and I read a cool review where the LA poliece department tried to destroy them in testing as a potential snow tire (I have no idea why the cops want snow tires in LA) and they held up really well.

gregginns · 09-19-2006, 12:15 AM

For the money you can't beat the Hankook Ice Bar. These tires are really
good in the snow (over 6 inches) and perform very nice on dry roads.
They have a pretty stiff sidewall. I went with the 215/50 on the MB
rims from Direct Discount Tire. Great tires and rims !

**mtn05sleeper** · 09-19-2006, 08:45 PM

[quote=DARKSTI]Blizzak LM-25 FTW:

Thanks DarkSti! I have tried Blizzaks before on another car (oops) and had good results. These new Pirelli tires look pretty cool, but probably cost more. Too bad the P-Zero snow tire isn't still around. I'll stick with Bridgestone.

Great pics!

**mtn05sleeper** · 09-19-2006, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Insane06STi

Whats your typical winter like? How many inches/feet ?

It really is hit and miss! Last winter was weird, because we were golfing until January (?!?) then the snow started. Usually it's 2-3 feet all winter and between -5C and -35C. That's an average winter, but if it gets into the warmer side, we can get up to two feet overnight. You know how it is. Just imagine a hard as f*** ocean storm coming in and dumping.

Thx. Cheers

I think I'll go Bridgestone.

jjjheimer · 09-20-2006, 01:05 PM

What load rating are you planning to go with on the Pirellis? The 91H or the 94V?

Inertia · 09-20-2006, 01:15 PM

The available sizes are wierd as the 210s are avail in 225/45 but are only H rated. The pimpness is the sottozero 240 V rated but im stuck at 235/45 or somthing real skinny and tall (for stock wheels). I noted that the 235/45 17V is the only one in the 240 line that doesnt cary the XL load rating but im not concerned with that I don't drive a 4000lb BMW which is basicly what these are for.

bndrpa · 09-20-2006, 01:28 PM

Go with the Nokian H2's. I debated over a good set of winter tires two years ago and decided on the Blizzaks but then the fire at the bridgestone facility solved the problem when I could not get them and I went with the Nokians. I am glad I did. I put 4 of them on my Jetta for the winter and it handled better in the snow then my 4X4 truck with BFG AT's all around. They are a little pricey but well worth it.

**lackskill** · 09-20-2006, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bndrpa

Go with the Nokian H2's. I debated over a good set of winter tires two years ago and decided on the Blizzaks but then the fire at the bridgestone facility solved the problem when I could not get them and I went with the Nokians. I am glad I did. I put 4 of them on my Jetta for the winter and it handled better in the snow then my 4X4 truck with BFG AT's all around. They are a little pricey but well worth it.

The Nokian RSi's are $812 shipped for the set from www.tiresbyweb.com. Mine should be at my house tomorrow or friday! w00t!

***halfelite*** · 09-20-2006, 01:59 PM

Do you all use your stock rims? or have a seperate set. Im looking to get winter tires. but I only go in the snow maybe a few weeks out of the winter.

scubadiver424 · 09-20-2006, 02:01 PM

blizzaks FTW

ORSTi · 09-20-2006, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfelite

Do you all use your stock rims? or have a seperate set. Im looking to get winter tires. but I only go in the snow maybe a few weeks out of the winter.

Big Bear? Mammoth? I know. It's a hard choice when it's sunny all the time where you live but 45 min away it can be dumping. I think the only way to really do it is to have another set of wheels. This way you are ready for a dump alert. Tire rack has a wheel that fits the STi for $99 each.

DARKSTI · 09-20-2006, 02:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by halfelite

Do you all use your stock rims? or have a seperate set. Im looking to get winter tires. but I only go in the snow maybe a few weeks out of the winter.

I used the stockers last winter, this year I am picking up some Rotas or 5-Zigens

09-19-2006, 08:45 PM	#21
mtn05sleeper Gold Member Car: 05 CGM/Gold Fav Mod: AP Stage 2+ Location: Close to Calgary, AB-Cana Posts: 91 IWSTI Addict since: Aug 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	NICE snow runs !! Tahoe looks fun.:) [quote=DARKSTI]Blizzak LM-25 FTW: Thanks DarkSti! I have tried Blizzaks before on another car (oops) and had good results. These new Pirelli tires look pretty cool, but probably cost more. Too bad the P-Zero snow tire isn't still around. I'll stick with Bridgestone. Great pics!

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09-18-2006, 05:57 PM	#17
91TB78 S204 Racer Car: 06 IX MR Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 3,666 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2002 Trader Rating: (12)	Dunlop Wintersport M3s!!!

09-18-2006, 06:04 PM	#18
Princey'sSTI Junior STI Driver Car: 05 WRB STI Location: NJ Posts: 98 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	I would choose LM 25's for the overall performance. I was thinking of the Revo before but if it snows a lot, my job would either have a delayed opening or completely closed. So why do I really need a more extreme winter tire? LM 25's + Subaru AWD should be more than enough

09-18-2006, 07:00 PM	#19
Inertia Senior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Your Girlfriend Ridin Shotgun Location: Denver, CO Posts: 340 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Yea the tread looks more agressive for dry than the Blizzaks and I read a cool review where the LA poliece department tried to destroy them in testing as a potential snow tire (I have no idea why the cops want snow tires in LA) and they held up really well.

09-19-2006, 12:15 AM	#20
gregginns Junior STI Driver Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Cobb TBE Location: Connecticut Posts: 119 IWSTI Addict since: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	For the money you can't beat the Hankook Ice Bar. These tires are really good in the snow (over 6 inches) and perform very nice on dry roads. They have a pretty stiff sidewall. I went with the 215/50 on the MB rims from Direct Discount Tire. Great tires and rims !

09-20-2006, 01:05 PM	#23
jjjheimer Junior STI Driver Car: '07 STI UGM Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 80 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	What load rating are you planning to go with on the Pirellis? The 91H or the 94V?

09-20-2006, 01:15 PM	#24
Inertia Senior STI Driver Car: 06 STi Fav Mod: Your Girlfriend Ridin Shotgun Location: Denver, CO Posts: 340 IWSTI Addict since: Jul 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	The available sizes are wierd as the 210s are avail in 225/45 but are only H rated. The pimpness is the sottozero 240 V rated but im stuck at 235/45 or somthing real skinny and tall (for stock wheels). I noted that the 235/45 17V is the only one in the 240 line that doesnt cary the XL load rating but im not concerned with that I don't drive a 4000lb BMW which is basicly what these are for.

09-20-2006, 01:28 PM	#25
bndrpa Junior STI Driver Car: 06 STI WRB Fav Mod: Buying it Location: Nazareth, PA Posts: 49 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Go with the Nokian H2's. I debated over a good set of winter tires two years ago and decided on the Blizzaks but then the fire at the bridgestone facility solved the problem when I could not get them and I went with the Nokians. I am glad I did. I put 4 of them on my Jetta for the winter and it handled better in the snow then my 4X4 truck with BFG AT's all around. They are a little pricey but well worth it.

09-20-2006, 01:59 PM	#27
*halfelite* Platinum Member Car: 06 Subaru WRX STi Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 1,205 IWSTI Addict since: May 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	Do you all use your stock rims? or have a seperate set. Im looking to get winter tires. but I only go in the snow maybe a few weeks out of the winter.

09-20-2006, 02:01 PM	#28
scubadiver424 S204 Racer Car: 06 WRB GOLD STI Fav Mod: NRA Sticker Location: US of A Posts: 3,600 IWSTI Addict since: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (8)	blizzaks FTW