Cheap snow tires?
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MyLonewolf25
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Well the 65 is a percentage of it and not static so the same 195 v 205 by 65R15 will be different slightly the 205 is going the be slightly larger
Buuuuut
I can always just go to a tire calculator and plug in the numbers to get the difference or an equivalent size
But
I wonder what's the largest you can run on stock rims...
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MyLonewolf25
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As you can see
It's not very much but it's enough to annoy me a little
EXACT NUMBERS GAH
But either way it's not really much and maybe only by a couple mph
Well turns out 1 mph at above 50
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Mad Trapper
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You only want to use winter tires in the cold of winter. You'll wear them out quickly in warm weather.
I usually take them off in March or April depending on the weather.
It's worth it. Can stop in 1/3 of the distance besides the better traction and handling in the snow and ice.
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MyLonewolf25
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True
But ATM till I get some space for extra tire and rims I'm probably just going to go with all seasons
Not like I'm in any 4wd truck and can take on a blizzard
Sonic is low enough as is
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RMinNJ
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I'm using my 15 inch Continental PureContacts (all seasons) as my snow tires/wheels.
I cheaped out getting 17 inch tires since I just put out money for the 17 inch wheels..I brought...wait for it... some Hankook Ventus ? all-season tires ...they are not that good in the wet so figured they would not be good in the snow.
The all season PureContact though get a good snow rating on tirerack...and I believe it..they are noisy like a snow tire.
I cheaped out getting 17 inch tires since I just put out money for the 17 inch wheels..I brought...wait for it... some Hankook Ventus ? all-season tires ...they are not that good in the wet so figured they would not be good in the snow.
The all season PureContact though get a good snow rating on tirerack...and I believe it..they are noisy like a snow tire.
MyLonewolf25
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mitdr774
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All seasons are a compromise under all conditions. Winter tires only really excel in cooler temperatures.
I have run Firestone Winterforce and Bridgestone Blizzac WS80 in the snow. The Winterforce was superior in almost all conditions for me. This rear I am running a General Altimax tire. No snow yet, so I can not give an opinion. The last few winters I could outperform 4wd trucks and SUVs even though I was lowered and FWD.
I ran the other two tires in stock size on 15" wheels. The Generals are oversized and on a 15" wheel as well.
Tire selection in the winter is huge when it comes to how the car will behave. I never ran winter tires until about 10 years ago. I wont run all seasons in the winter anymore.
I have run Firestone Winterforce and Bridgestone Blizzac WS80 in the snow. The Winterforce was superior in almost all conditions for me. This rear I am running a General Altimax tire. No snow yet, so I can not give an opinion. The last few winters I could outperform 4wd trucks and SUVs even though I was lowered and FWD.
I ran the other two tires in stock size on 15" wheels. The Generals are oversized and on a 15" wheel as well.
Tire selection in the winter is huge when it comes to how the car will behave. I never ran winter tires until about 10 years ago. I wont run all seasons in the winter anymore.
Mad Trapper
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Watch some videos on snow tires vs all seasons. Winter tires are well worth the investment. Night and day difference from all season tires.
We just got 7" of wet slushy snow it had plenty of clearance. The stock tires sucked big time. Getting Michelin Xice winter tires put on tomorrow. $600 for everything.
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MyLonewolf25
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Yes but the problem is I don't have the space to currently switch off of them when it's not winter
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carsNskis
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I run the HTR-ZIII in the summer (both stock 17s and my 18s) love the grip and wear, and price ($70ea for the 17)
I'm running General Altimax Arctic on the stock RS 17s, I chose 225-45/17 this time instead of the stock size. I like the wider footprint and reduced sidewall, seems like a better fit than stock at 1"wider. At $116 each they weren't cheap but I'll bet I get three seasons out of them and my summer tires get less wear
Heck, even sold my old winter tires for $100 with a season left in them after 2.
I'd say it stretches the budget up front but I feel like it's a savings over two to three years. I spent $360 per set (see what$80/tire gets you these days) and will get three years from each set driving 25k miles and get better performance in all weather conditions vs mediocre all season tires year round
MyLonewolf25
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Again
No room for extra tires and rims
Not exactly racing this thing either
I just need something to get me through the winter till I can get the money and make room for an extra set
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RMinNJ
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MyLonewolf25
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RMinNJ
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I belive the Cruze does...