[eulerspiral]

I was looking at snow tires now it is snowing anyone try Falken Hs499 or blizzak Ws80, 185 55 r15 on 90 EF. Why am I getting my car painted now.

 

[eulerspiral]

How are drag 44 15x7 with +40 seems like there will be no lip, but guess they will be ok for snow tires

 

[whaemmel]

I have a set of new blizzaks 185/65/14 I am trying on 1993 eg. soon. I will put newish studded 195/60/14 back on front for long distance. We have triple semis and steep passes, high wind. Still getting smoke from Paradise fire.

 

[eulerspiral]

Tire rack rates The blizzacks well but they have 5.5 tread width vs 6.4 for the falkens. I need some dry road performance. if discount tire will mount and balance I will give the falkens a go. but I would still like to hear how the blizzaks work out. Oh its funny how some tires in the same size are such different sizes I read somewhere they are allowed to be 10 percent off.

 

[eulerspiral]

SNOW AUTOCROSS?
I used to live about 1/2 miles off the road up hill. My 4th gen hatch and wagon always made it up you just couldnt stop as lomg as they had snows. but I couldnt wait for spring and summer tires. I kind of like the snow now might be fun to go snow autocross. My EG build will be a rally build hopefully this winter will be short but if not might get to have some fun.

 

[transzex]

General Altimax Artic 12 in 14" on 5-5.5" rims and done. 185/70/14, can even run them in the summer.

 

[whaemmel]

That my choice. Still leaves cable room.

 

[eulerspiral]

The snow tire world exploded they were disapearing as I tried to put my set up together. I had to leave a good set of General Atimax 12s on my FIT when it was totaled to get my firehawk500s and rpf1's back. Yes I liked those General Snows had 2 sets they were made in Germany I think.

Went with 195/55R-15 Michelin X-Ice Xi3 XL on 15x7 et35 Sparco Terra LT GREY. I only went to the 15s because I can use the Sparco's as starter rally wheels for My EG, and I got them mounted balnced and center rings.

 

[eulerspiral]

I realy apritiate Fiteen 52 wheels that can have the offset machined to your desire, but last time I checked they were low on stock and it takes 3 wekks so not an option. People were crawling down my hill last night need snows.

 

[eulerspiral]

Nice and cold out but I just got the Snows delivered so that helps. The Sparcos seem ready for some snow fun, not the lightest wheels but they look tough enough for some beginning rally practice. The Michelin X-Ice Xi3 are super sticky even in the cold nice deep tread. Hmmm I will have to tune the E Brake for some nice snow slides have to get the Scandinavian flick down you never know when some emergency maneuvering will be required.

Oh If only the Body shop will finish up the EF this week!!!!!!!

 

[evotec1]

Fwiw factory studded hakkas are AMAZING, but speaking of amazing isnt the difference in softness of these winter tires just that? Comparing my summer tires and jessicas michelin as tires (w 3 mts) w the winter tires has been enough to convince 2 of my friends to change over. Its crazy side by side!

 

[Austin Hale]

Bridgestone Blizzak is among the best winter tires to take into consideration. I plan to buy it in a few months to replace my Michelin Xi3 because I have been using it for 4 seasons now. I hope I can get it at discounted prices on stores like 4wheelonline.