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ruthless 10-22-2012 10:35 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by k3mps (Post 8062097)
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
Is this the Costco in Bellingham that has the steelies for $40? Thinking about getting winter tires down south.

edit* Costco Canada sells steelies, not sure about the states
http://www.costco.ca/Steel-Wheels.pr...00018256.html#

Amuse 10-29-2012 08:59 PM
Anyone predict the snowfall this winter? I am thinking it may rain all winter here making snow tires useless.

Limitless 10-29-2012 09:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Amuse (Post 8068049)
Anyone predict the snowfall this winter? I am thinking it may rain all winter here making snow tires useless.
Lets hope so! :) Lol, I'm hoping that it doesn't snow so I don't have to put my Z away. Kind of off topic, but do people usually store their cars away and take out their beaters for the winter?

mmmk 10-29-2012 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by broken_arrow (Post 8047946)
Wait what? I though you don't need snows in Vancouver?
Some people like to go Cypress/Seymour/Whistler/etc :concentrate:

inv4zn 10-29-2012 09:36 PM
Please enlighten me, but "snow tires" are still much better over A/S in colder temperatures and rain, right?

I'm assuming they're supposed to be winter tires, and people just call them snow tires?

i-vtecyo 10-29-2012 09:37 PM
wouldnt mind 1 or 2 cm of snow on christmas. And yes, last year i bought a second mr2 as a beater and stored my other mr2 away. However, second mr2 spent most of its time in the shop at school rather than outside =(

asr 10-29-2012 09:41 PM
I am ready for OEM rims with Extreme Contact DWS.

mmmk 10-29-2012 09:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by inv4zn (Post 8068085)
Please enlighten me, but "snow tires" are still much better over A/S in colder temperatures and rain, right?

I'm assuming they're supposed to be winter tires, and people just call them snow tires?
I used to have Toyo T1Rs on my 10.5" wheels and they were soooo good in the rain. During the rainy seasons, I'd rather have these on than my winters.

I would say winter tires are better for colder temperatures in general, rain or shine.

roastpuff 10-29-2012 09:42 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by inv4zn (Post 8068085)
Please enlighten me, but "snow tires" are still much better over A/S in colder temperatures and rain, right?

I'm assuming they're supposed to be winter tires, and people just call them snow tires?
Yes, and yes.

dared3vil0 10-29-2012 10:49 PM
I hate running snowies early, So i usually (provided i have them mounted and balanced in my garage) Wait until the day before the first snowfall, or the day before whistler/seymour/cypress opens, Then i just put them on myself.

AVS_Racing 10-29-2012 10:53 PM
so hard to find snow tires for 10.5 wheel :okay: + so god damn expensive, might have to go with dws :okay:

dared3vil0 10-29-2012 10:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AVS_Racing (Post 8068202)
so hard to find snow tires for 10.5 wheel :okay: + so god damn expensive, might have to go with dws :okay:
Tires wide enough to fit a 10.5" rim would be brutal in the snow.

asr 10-29-2012 11:18 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by AVS_Racing (Post 8068202)
so hard to find snow tires for 10.5 wheel :okay: + so god damn expensive, might have to go with dws :okay:
If you drive with an awd, DWS is good choice. Otherwise, getting a set of winter set is the best. However, your cost is up.

AVS_Racing 10-30-2012 12:17 AM
:badpokerface: its for rwd........

dared3vil0 10-30-2012 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by AVS_Racing (Post 8068279)
:badpokerface: its for rwd........
Does not matter. What are you driving? If it's not a car making huge power, i would look for snowies no wider than a 245, If it IS making huge power, Don't even bother putting snowies on it... Get a winter beater.

snails 10-30-2012 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Limitless (Post 8068059)
Lets hope so! :) Lol, I'm hoping that it doesn't snow so I don't have to put my Z away. Kind of off topic, but do people usually store their cars away and take out their beaters for the winter?

my civic is my beater!... daily.. weekend car.. track car... and the summer car...

:okay:




winter mode and summer mode

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0f92e67d.jpg

dared3vil0 10-30-2012 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by snails (Post 8068505)
my civic is my beater!... daily.. weekend car.. track car... and the summer car...

:okay:




winter mode and summer mode

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0f92e67d.jpg
The difference that makes... What are you running? Coils?

snails 10-30-2012 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dared3vil0 (Post 8068537)
The difference that makes... What are you running? Coils?
koni yellow on eibach springs and ground control, height adjust about 5" and dampening with extended top hats

dared3vil0 10-30-2012 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by snails (Post 8068541)
koni yellow on eibach springs and ground control, height adjust about 5" and dampening with extended top hats
Thais interests me... How do you adjust the height?

Great68 10-30-2012 04:49 PM
I'll put on my X-Ice's when ambient averages drop below 7 degrees. Until then, my Pilot Super Sports are better than any snow tire or all season in the rain.

mmmk 10-30-2012 05:58 PM
^ Exactly, so for the winter tire noobs:

Rule of thumb regarding snow tires is to put them on when the temperature hits 7 degrees or lower.

Graeme S 10-30-2012 06:34 PM
I saw the temperatures creeping down towards 7 degrees, and thought "oh fuck, time to get the winters on." Now the rain's here and it's like 13 degrees outside. :fuuuuu:

StylinRed 10-30-2012 09:14 PM
guess it pays off to be lazy ^^^i felt the same way during the cold streak

snails 10-30-2012 09:25 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by dared3vil0 (Post 8068710)
Thais interests me... How do you adjust the height?

magic! i lied, its about 6" :concentrate:

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psc3444b90.jpg

dared3vil0 10-30-2012 09:58 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by snails (Post 8069089)
magic! i lied, its about 6" :concentrate:

http://i1154.photobucket.com/albums/...psc3444b90.jpg
Do you have camber issues when you change the height so dramatically? And can you link me to the kit :D


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