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Oct 17, 2009, 12:06 PM
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^ i wouldnt be so enthusiastic about buying used winter tires. some of the best ones are designed to lose their edge once its 50% worn.
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Oct 17, 2009, 10:08 PM
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Which ones are designed to loose their edge at 50% tread
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Oct 17, 2009, 11:50 PM
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I also am in the market for winter tires. Here is what I am going to do.
I also wanted to go down in size for price reasons.
I got a full set of 2G 17" wheels from the Normal, IL MOD and they are the exact same offset as the stockers. They are 2 piece Enkie wheels.
I found Firestone Winterforce 215/55/17s on tirerack for $84 each.
They are a little taller than stock but will be better for snow drifts.
If you want to do this, watch ebay for these wheels to come up. Mitsu gave away 60 full sets at MOD in IL and I would bet you could find a few sets for sale there.
This was the second year in a row I went home with a set (they are on my 92 Galant VR-4). Last year I won a set and this year I snagged a set in the parking lot from someone that had won them for $100 (yes, for all 4  ).
Here is what they look like. Keep an eye open and you may get lucky.
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Oct 18, 2009, 02:01 AM
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Those are some nice rims... how come I never see them around. :-(
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Oct 18, 2009, 10:07 AM
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i went to ask the dealer about the summer tires in the winter.he said it would be ok just as long as i dont drive like a maniac. but i think i want all season tires
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Oct 18, 2009, 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by awilli1715k
i went to ask the dealer about the summer tires in the winter.he said it would be ok just as long as i dont drive like a maniac. but i think i want all season tires
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Don't listen to the dealership!!! If the Ralliart came with slicks he'd probably tell you the same thing. It's scary how little they know about their cars. I knew way more about the Ralliart than my sales guy at the dealership.
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Oct 18, 2009, 07:03 PM
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yea me too. it does seem like they know nothing about the cars they sell
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Oct 22, 2009, 03:50 PM
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Ive used goodyear eagle 215/45zr18 highperformance all season tires last winter and worked just fine, right now at the rack there $97 each, and discount tire will match that price. there no blizzaks, but if your on a budget for winter tires, i really suggest those.
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Oct 23, 2009, 08:56 PM
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After some research it seems that Michelin X-Ice or Blizzak Ws60's are the way to go. theres very little price difference between the two.
Any suggestions which way to go?
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Oct 23, 2009, 09:03 PM
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^I just grabbed a set of Blizzak WS60s.
I don't think you can go wrong with any of those two tires. Flip a coin,  .
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Oct 24, 2009, 12:26 AM
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After some research it seems that Michelin X-Ice or Blizzak Ws60's are the way to go. theres very little price difference between the two.
Any suggestions which way to go?
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probably can't go wrong with either...1010tires favors the WS60's, same with APA.
i'm waiting for my WS60 set (16") to come in next week...$680+tax for tires and wheels.
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Oct 25, 2009, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GTE28
probably can't go wrong with either...1010tires favors the WS60's, same with APA.
i'm waiting for my WS60 set (16") to come in next week...$680+tax for tires and wheels.
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where did you get yours from?
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Oct 25, 2009, 10:56 PM
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where did you get yours from?
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called a whole bunch of places in Toronto and the cheapest was RIM & TIRE PRO, 416-739-8473
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Nov 3, 2009, 08:15 AM
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If you have some Evo VIII wheels, Tire Rack has older model blizzaks for $65 a tire!!
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wait, Stock Evo VIII rims can work on an RA?
I have some VIII rim's with 235/45 winter rims on them, would those fit on an RA Sportback?
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Nov 4, 2009, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GTE28
i'm waiting for my WS60 set (16") to come in next week...$680+tax for tires and wheels.
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What tire size did you go for that price? 225s?
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