RockRaines Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I have the pleasure of having one of the more useless cars in the winter, and on top of it I have 19 inch summer only racing-type tires on my car. Because of this, I had to purchase snow tires and rims for the winter months. So far I havent had to put them on quite yet, but because of impending snow I will have them installed on my G35 tomorrow. Anyone else have to go through this hassle and does it make a huge difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 It absolutely makes a HUGE difference. Especially in a mid-high power RWD car, like yours. All-season tires are mediocore at everything and good at nothing. It's a bit of a PITA to swap your wheels twice a year, but you'll appreciate the difference. And don't try driving in the snow with ultra-high performance summer tires. You won't go anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 19, 2007 Share Posted November 19, 2007 I am not allowed to post to weather related threads between November and April Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 QUOTE(Texsox @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 02:32 PM) I am not allowed to post to weather related threads between November and April And don't you forget it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mreye Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 People still use snow tires? Wow! That'd be a real pain, but I think it'd be easier than switching my mower deck for the plw on my John Deere every fall and spring. It takes a couple hours and you have to guess the weather patterns - I've mowed as late as Dec 7 and as early as mid Feb. At least if you put the snow tires on a bit early you can still drive. You just look like a dork is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 QUOTE(YASNY @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 11:25 PM) And don't you forget it. Actually we do use snow tires down here, here are a couple pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 QUOTE(mreye @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 08:09 AM) People still use snow tires? Wow! That'd be a real pain, but I think it'd be easier than switching my mower deck for the plw on my John Deere every fall and spring. It takes a couple hours and you have to guess the weather patterns - I've mowed as late as Dec 7 and as early as mid Feb. At least if you put the snow tires on a bit early you can still drive. You just look like a dork is all. Why would you look like a dork? They're just like any other tire, but with different tread patterns and rubber compounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Just get a beater car. I don't want to get salt and s*** on my Vette, so I store it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 22, 2007 Author Share Posted November 22, 2007 QUOTE(mreye @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 08:09 AM) People still use snow tires? Wow! That'd be a real pain, but I think it'd be easier than switching my mower deck for the plw on my John Deere every fall and spring. It takes a couple hours and you have to guess the weather patterns - I've mowed as late as Dec 7 and as early as mid Feb. At least if you put the snow tires on a bit early you can still drive. You just look like a dork is all. Ya. I have a g35 coupe and its pushing about 300hp in the rear tires. My regular tires are bridgestone potenzas and I have 19 inch rims. Not exactly a good combo in the snow. So I trade them out for 17inch wheels with blizzaks. Rides totally different and I already notice improved traction in the rain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted November 22, 2007 Share Posted November 22, 2007 QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 21, 2007 -> 06:28 PM) Ya. I have a g35 coupe and its pushing about 300hp in the rear tires. My regular tires are bridgestone potenzas and I have 19 inch rims. Not exactly a good combo in the snow. So I trade them out for 17inch wheels with blizzaks. Rides totally different and I already notice improved traction in the rain. Good tires can make or break a car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 (edited) I might get a Mini soon, I saw they have a free option to change to all season tires, I'm guessing I'll do this, think it will make a big difference? Edited November 25, 2007 by 3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockRaines Posted November 25, 2007 Author Share Posted November 25, 2007 QUOTE(3 BeWareTheNewSox 5 @ Nov 25, 2007 -> 02:59 AM) I might get a Mini soon, I saw they have a free option to change to all season tires, I'm guessing I'll do this, think it will make a big difference? I dont know, nothing is better than the handling and ride on some 19 inch summer racing tires. My blizzaks dont nearly perform the same way on the highway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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