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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 01:38 PM
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Who wants a great winter tire for a KILLER price

General Tire Altimax Arctic Tire - 215/45R17 87Q BSW

only $80 and from what I was just told from a guy in North star they are the best snow tire he has ever had.... and the price is amazing!!

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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=Y&origin=prod

and from tire rack

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....Altimax+Arctic

look at how well they do in the snow!

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Old Dec 9, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Funny, I was just looking for new tires today and talked to SwisherKing, he has those and said they're really great. Don't know if he works at N* tho. Tempted to get them, but then I think I would need to switch in the summer... which is not tempting. Yes, I'm that lazy.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 01:59 PM
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Hmm, where are they selling that size for $80? I only see $130 from Sears. And can't even find that size at TireRack.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:02 PM
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tire rack has them for $105
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Hmm, where are they selling that size for $80? I only see $130 from Sears. And can't even find that size at TireRack.
What size do you need? Tirerack has 205/50R17s for $91. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....num=05QR7AMAXA
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215.55.16's are $79 a tire.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:19 PM
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tire rack has them for $105
Probably sold due to recent storm...
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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what size do you guys recommend for my 04 bbs i think i have 215 kdws on them right now but does it make a difference when its a snow tire????
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyphycaliber
what size do you guys recommend for my 04 bbs i think i have 215 kdws on them right now but does it make a difference when its a snow tire????
I'd save that BBS & get 06+ stockers (17x7) w/ 205/50-17 (OEM size for 08 WRX) since 215/45-17 is not available in that particular model.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Fendyman
I'd save that BBS & get 06+ stockers (17x7) w/ 205/50-17 (OEM size for 08 WRX) since 215/45-17 is not available in that particular model.
if worse comes to worse what can i work with just the bbs. Or whats the best possible option and they also might go on my brothers 03 wrx.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Fendyman
I'd save that BBS & get 06+ stockers (17x7) w/ 205/50-17 (OEM size for 08 WRX) since 215/45-17 is not available in that particular model.
It's a waste for 04 BBS for snow tires since they are pretty rare & valuable.
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Fendyman
It's a waste for 04 BBS for snow tires since they are pretty rare & valuable.
I guess but ive taken them up there multiple times never had any trouble and theres no more room in the garage for more wheels -__-
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Hyphycaliber
what size do you guys recommend for my 04 bbs i think i have 215 kdws on them right now but does it make a difference when its a snow tire????
215 is a good size for snow tire. No reason you should be running under 225 on the daily though... why'd you downsize?
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Originally Posted by Hyphycaliber
what size do you guys recommend for my 04 bbs i think i have 215 kdws on them right now but does it make a difference when its a snow tire????
with snow you want smaller tires so for your sti wheels the 215's would work great!
Old Dec 9, 2009 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by 04caliwrx
with snow you want smaller tires so for your sti wheels the 215's would work great!
thanks guys for all the help i'm definitely gonna pick these up el nino ftw =]



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