Winter Tires, Lets hear what you think

[Spixelz]

So with the rainy season hitting us here in the Northwest, I figured it is probably time to start looking into some winter tires or a set of all Seasons. I think I am leaning the all season route, seeing how I have a lifted Jeep on 35s for trips up the mountain. I don't really want to bother with swapping tires twice a year, I'd rather just have one do all set! Any recommendations? I'm currently looking at the following.

Nitto NeoGen
Cooper Zeon RS3-A
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3

 

[rodmoe]

IF you can swing them I heard good things about the Pilots..

 

[MJ1246]

After all of the research, decided to go with studless, here in Edmonton we have nearly 6 months of the white stuff, going to go with Michelin X-ice 3. Seem to always be in the top rated if not the first overall pick.

 

[rodmoe]

Good Choice I liked my X-Ice 2's I had on my GT just wanted to try something different this last time I hope they fit.... 205/50/17 might be a lil snug but I have then so ill try them before buying new ones

 

[rodmoe]

I really like the Nokian Hakkapeliittaa R. Studless winter tire with great traction, low noise and good road manners.

Once I get mine mounted up ill post pics .. Hope they fit love my Hakk's

 

[Spixelz]

After doing alittle digging, I thought I'd share a few deals I have found. I list ebay prices from Discount Tire's Ebay page because they will price match the online price when ordered at the shop. Still debating on what tire to go with myself.

Nitto NeoGens $336 for 4
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-2054017-NITTO-NEOGEN-NEO-GEN-40R-R17-TIRES-/190872456441

Cooper Zeons $368 - $80 rebate = 288 for 4
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-New-205-4...s_Car_Truck_Tires&hash=item43c0bd7cbd&vxp=mtr

Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22 $404 - $50 rebate = 354 for 4
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-2054017-KUMHO-ECSTA-4X-KU22-40R-R17-TIRES-/360667650359

Falken Ziex ZE-912 $288 - $50 rebate = 238 for 4.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/4-NEW-2054017-FALKEN-ZIEX-ZE912-40R-R17-TIRES-/310679497631

 

[Froctor]

I just booked an appointment next week to get my snow tires.

I ended up getting studded Hakka7's in 185/60r15 with steel rims.

Bring on the snow!

 

[rodmoe]

I wish we could run studs here

 

[Spixelz]

Ordered a set of BFG Super Sports A/S yesterday. I'll post pics when they come in!

 

[rodmoe]

Well I did a test fit of my tires both summer and winter tires and BOTH Rub on the front of the front wheel well the 205/50/17 winters just a lil bit and full turn and the 225/45/17 DZll rubbed hard at full turn .. Since I am not willing to chance wheel spacers ill be looking for other options might stay 17 for winter as I have a set of rims and go 16 inch wheels and tires come spring for the cone killing season ... it was a gamble but only cost the price of getting the tires mounted to find out for sure.... Plus the 225 raised the car about a 1/2 inch compared to stock .. Oh well off to shop for winters and wait for spring to get some track tires ...

 

[Spixelz]

Got my all seasons installed today. Didn't go a full winter tire due to the lack of real snow we get in the Portland Metro area.

BFgoodrich Super Sport A/S

 

[lessard.dcj]

Well I did a test fit of my tires both summer and winter tires and BOTH Rub on the front of the front wheel well the 205/50/17 winters just a lil bit and full turn and the 225/45/17 DZll rubbed hard at full turn .. Since I am not willing to chance wheel spacers ill be looking for other options might stay 17 for winter as I have a set of rims and go 16 inch wheels and tires come spring for the cone killing season ... it was a gamble but only cost the price of getting the tires mounted to find out for sure.... Plus the 225 raised the car about a 1/2 inch compared to stock .. Oh well off to shop for winters and wait for spring to get some track tires ...

i just ordered 205/40/17 ws60 blizzak, from tire rack. under 500$ but 800 with shipping and import.

 

[rweidman]

I would go with something narrower than the 205/40 to reduce the amount of pushing or snow displacement when you try and drive through 3-4" of the white stuff. My 185/60's last year went through as much snow as I had clearence to get over. They are also much cheaper too.

 

[lessard.dcj]

im looking to use the stock wheels for winter.

 

[alexanderfreenote]

i just ordered 205/40/17 ws60 blizzak, from tire rack. under 500$ but 800 with shipping and import.

Quote from 1010tires.com (canadian company) for your tires which i'll also probably order:
Shipping: (Ground Shipping (Canada)) $39.80 (CAD)
Tax: $91.49 (CAD)
Total: $795.25 (CAD)

 

[rweidman]

When using stock wheels think about what it costs each time to get winter tires on in the winter and off again in the spring. At $20/change that is $40/year and $120-160 over the life of the winter tire. Rims cost about $90-100@. You also do not have to deal with someone dinging up your rims everytime they switch tires and you can put them on and off when you need to without the hassel of a tire shop.

 

[lessard.dcj]

Quote from 1010tires.com (canadian company) for your tires which i'll also probably order:
Shipping: (Ground Shipping (Canada)) $39.80 (CAD)
Tax: $91.49 (CAD)
Total: $795.25 (CAD)

umm so whats the diff between 1010 and tire rack 15-20$, lol. and my tires will be here this week. my total was like 820$

are you getting 20/40/17 ws60 as well?

 

[alexanderfreenote]

umm so whats the diff between 1010 and tire rack 15-20$, lol. and my tires will be here this week. my total was like 820$

are you getting 20/40/17 ws60 as well?

lol. besides the $25 difference you're shopping in canada. whatever if you prefer tirerack feel free, i don't own either one

i think ill just slap the winters on stock rims

 

[lessard.dcj]

lol. besides the $25 difference you're shopping in canada. whatever if you prefer tirerack feel free, i don't own either one

i think ill just slap the winters on stock rims

well tires showed up today, (3 days from Indiana) also on stock wheels...once i mount them.

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[Froctor]

I'm sorry for the bad pics but for anyone who wanted to know how 15in looks, well there it is. Setup is 185/60r15, the steel wheel p/n is different for the ST model v.s. Reg Fiesta's. so be aware, if you get some, and make sure the shop order the right wheels.

Front wheel, you can see that the caliper barely has enough clearance.

Rear wheel ;