Dtdunk
10-15-2003, 09:52 PM
Hello, I live in seattle and want to get some summer high preformence tires since I will be getting 18"s in a couple of months. The problem is summer tires don't do so well in cold temperatures.
So I was wondering who is using summer tires in the winter, and what your expieriences have been.
I really dont want all season tires, but i dont want to be slidding out all the time when the temp gets into the 40's and lower. So what have been peoples expiereinces? Thanks for any help!
-Drew
EZ Rider
10-15-2003, 10:57 PM
If you're getting 18's, just run your stock wheels/tires in the winter, save the good rubber for like Aprilish through Septemberish.
TeamSUBARU
10-16-2003, 10:23 PM
I see that the State Dept or someone is trying to get studded tires banned in Washington. Says they cost over 10 million a year to repair roads and stuff.
Billy Baru
10-18-2003, 03:10 AM
I did it last year... But it was a warm winter and this year is going to be different. Keep your stock tires and wheels on like EZ Rider said. Even though it was warm there were a few times that I wished I wasn't lazy and put my snow tires on.
Jgrahn555
10-18-2003, 07:36 AM
There are all these predictions about the weather of this year, yet i haven't seen any of them. Where are you guys reading this?
I wanna know if I should toss my blizzaks on my spares and get ready for a good season up at the mountain.
Billy Baru
10-19-2003, 03:51 AM
I just know, I mean it has to be better. Pick up a Farmers Alminac.
ronin_roy
11-05-2003, 02:24 AM
It's about twice as cold as it was last year.
Frost is a common sight in Tacoma now...
I would NOT suggest you use summer tires at this time. Like suggested earlier, save the good rubber for the right time, and try to pick up stock wheels/tires for the winter. Drive slow and safe... it IS possible to lose control of an AWD car... quite easily actually, and you shouldn't overrated the advantages AWD affords you.
BTW, i just picked up a set of brand new Pirelli Pzero Neros... the summer tire, and i'm pretty bummed i won't be able to sport my new Rota Tarmacs/Pirellis for a few months... but the wait is worth it.
On a side note, the rex has been awfully happy with this dry, cold weather we've been getting recently.