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10-19-2012, 11:55 PM
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#51 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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I know it's a long shot, but has anyone here had experience with both the General Altimax and the Continental WinterContacts? Wondering if the price difference is worth it for the Continentals.
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10-20-2012, 12:06 AM
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I don't have any experience with the Continental WinterContacts but I do have experience with the General Altimax.
The Altimax does a great job cutting through snow and has excellent grip.
Plus the price I paid for a brand new set was an absolute steal. 205/55/16 , 400 bucks for the set brand new.
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2 years ago when there was that one big snow fall, I was safely cruising on Knight Bridge while people were struggling to keep shit straight. Some of them spun out on the exit ramp 
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10-20-2012, 12:27 AM
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#53 | | I *heart* Revscene.net very Muchie
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I have the same tires, =D. They're great, probably swap them on in 2 weeks
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10-20-2012, 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by KO7 I know it's a long shot, but has anyone here had experience with both the General Altimax and the Continental WinterContacts? Wondering if the price difference is worth it for the Continentals. | For a studless snow tire in the 'budget' category, the Altimax takes it for me. Lots of excellent reviews, lots of people happy with it. If I had extra $$ to spend I would either go with the Michelin Xi2/Xi3 or the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-70. Or the Nokian Hakka's, but I have no experience with those.
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
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10-21-2012, 09:58 PM
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#55 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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Originally Posted by FRStan Just got a set of cheap winter tires, but need some steelies.
Anyone know a place to get cheap 4x114.3 15" steelies? | Wondering about the same thing.
Canadian tire the place to buy steelies? Anywhere cheaper?
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10-21-2012, 10:12 PM
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#56 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
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10-21-2012, 10:59 PM
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the snow tires went on today.
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10-21-2012, 11:11 PM
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#58 | | hoppity HOP HOP
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Originally Posted by Amuse Wondering about the same thing.
Canadian tire the place to buy steelies? Anywhere cheaper? | There aren't that many in that size, but this ad's been up for a couple of days Steel wheels 15" 4x114.3 $40 for 4
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10-21-2012, 11:21 PM
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Trying out the new performance Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4, yes, the tires are mounted already.
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10-22-2012, 01:15 AM
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driving my SL with michelin pilot sport a/s until the weather gets colder.
My explorer has brand new michelin ltx a/s which has had no problems with any winters for the past 10 years (i bought another set because of how pleased I was). Have to do some major maintenance on this car, then its ready for winter!
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10-22-2012, 01:38 AM
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psssshhh i aint got the money to buy that shit.
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10-22-2012, 02:17 AM
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too soon for winters! Maybe mid Nov!
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10-22-2012, 02:39 AM
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|  I can't decide, what do you guys think? Continental DWS or Blizzak WS70?? for rwd + 18".  | |
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10-22-2012, 06:07 AM
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#64 | | WOAH! i think Vtec just kicked in!
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Originally Posted by AVS_Racing I can't decide, what do you guys think? Continental DWS or Blizzak WS70?? for rwd + 18". | Blizzak WS70 for sure, the DWS aren't a dedicated winter tire.
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10-22-2012, 06:08 AM
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10-22-2012, 08:15 AM
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#66 | | RS has made me the bitter person i am today!
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My Blizzaks are down to a little above 6/32. should still be good?
will slap them on this upcoming weekend...although i wanted to experiment to see how the General G-MAX AS03 do in light snow.
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10-22-2012, 09:53 AM
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#67 | | I STILL don't get it
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Originally Posted by Acura604 My Blizzaks are down to a little above 6/32. should still be good?
will slap them on this upcoming weekend...although i wanted to experiment to see how the General G-MAX AS03 do in light snow. | Winter Tech - Bridgestone Blizzak FAQs
Well, just expect a drop in performance around the time you hit the indicators or approx. 5/32", which is around the time that winters are supposed to be less effective for snow anyways.
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10-22-2012, 10:07 AM
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#68 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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just put on winters on my m3 cabriolet, too scary to run summers now with this car!
not gonna take any chances!
my first winter with a RWD car...this should be interesting
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10-22-2012, 10:08 AM
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#69 | | Rs has made me the woman i am today!
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2 degree C mornings
Only good thing was its dry this morning. If it rains AND its 2C then I'll have to swap.
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10-22-2012, 09:05 PM
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10-22-2012, 09:19 PM
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Just ordered a new set of Blizzaks WS-70 from Costco down in Bellingham. I tried some of the local sources and the price gap was too huge.
$777 USD for all four mounted, balanced, taxes in... out the door.
Going to put these winter tires on my OEM rims. Sad to have to pack up the summer rims.
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10-22-2012, 09:24 PM
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I think costco has steelies for $40.
i only went to the willingdon one but i think they had 15/16. not sure about 17
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10-22-2012, 09:32 PM
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#73 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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At this rate my winter tires will have to go on by the weekend. It's getting colder and colder!
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Originally Posted by PeanutButter Damn, not only is yours veiny AF, yours is thick AF too. Yours is twice as thick as mine.. That looks like a 2" or maybe even 3"? | | |
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10-22-2012, 10:59 PM
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#74 | | Even when im right, revscene.net is still right!
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Mine went on today. Bottlecaps ftw!
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10-22-2012, 11:22 PM
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#75 | | OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday
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Just bought a set of winters from discount tire direct... This is pissing me off, they had a Guarantee delivery date of TODAY, they don't show up and discount is basically telling me they have no clue where the tires actually are...
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