Winter tires for a daily driver.
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Winter tires for a daily driver.
Last year my car sat all winter because it would get stuck everywhere. The 18" all season tires were literally like ice in the snow. Well I cracked my front rim on a pothole and found some cheap 15in irocs. I want to know what winter tires I should run and size. I know I'm going to have to get more tires for the summer, hopefully even drag tires. This will be my daily driver and I don't have another car. I know one thing open 2.73s in the snow. Sucks.
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
Bridgestone Blizzaks have always done the best for me. Although I don't drive my camaro in the winter, so I've only used them on front wheel drive cars. Definitely consider studs on at least the rear wheels.
As for size, you should be able to find them in the stock size.
As for size, you should be able to find them in the stock size.
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
Bridgestone Blizzaks have always done the best for me. Although I don't drive my camaro in the winter, so I've only used them on front wheel drive cars. Definitely consider studs on at least the rear wheels.
As for size, you should be able to find them in the stock size.
As for size, you should be able to find them in the stock size.
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
You can get them online of course, but Sears also carries them in store. Never heard of tire barn, so I can't comment on that.
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
I drove my 1987 Iroc-z the first winter and after the first snowfall drive, that was it with the Goodyear gatorbacks . Installed four (4) Goodyear snow tires and it was ok but only marginally. After that first winter I only drove in the snow when I was force into it.
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
What size tires?
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 215/70R15 is $68 each at Tire Rack.
If your car has 245/45R18, then 215/70R15 is the same diameter at 26.9".
Also Discount Tire has Bridgestone Turanza EL400 215/70R15 for $87 each.
If your car has 245/45R18, then 215/70R15 is the same diameter at 26.9".
Also Discount Tire has Bridgestone Turanza EL400 215/70R15 for $87 each.
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
Since this winter hopefully won't be as long, what all season tire is a good choice for the snow and summer?
I have a feeling I won't be happy with 215s in the summer.
I have a feeling I won't be happy with 215s in the summer.
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Re: Winter tires for a daily driver.
Try Toyo GSI5 winter tires, they work fantastic, nobody get more snow and ice and cold temperatures than the Canadian prairies
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