Winter Tires??

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pimpin_civic

I don't drive a civic!!!
Nov 6, 2007
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My girlfriend drives a civic(HA HA) 98, hatchback, and it's a 5-speed.

She was driving me last night and it was slipping all over. She doesn't know how to use the 5speed as an advantage in snow.

I wish I could give her my truck (2005 F150) however I need it for work!!

Would anyone suggest any winter tires that are GOOD and relatively cheap, that I can buy for her car?

From the range of $40-$60, or a price for a set of four?

Let me know.
 
pimpin_civic said:
My girlfriend drives a civic(HA HA) 98, hatchback, and it's a 5-speed.

She was driving me last night and it was slipping all over. She doesn't know how to use the 5speed as an advantage in snow.

I wish I could give her my truck (2005 F150) however I need it for work!!

Would anyone suggest any winter tires that are GOOD and relatively cheap, that I can buy for her car?

From the range of $40-$60, or a price for a set of four?

Let me know.
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Even the cheapest winter tire will do better than an all season.

Check out Viking. Any indy tire dealer can find a decent brand for you.
 
any inde tire guy will be able to get off brand names or seconds, get a set of used rims to mount them on you can change them out youself in the spring
 
John's Tires at Old Kingston Road and Ellesemere. New and Used. Best Prices and quick to deliver. Get some cheap rims. Nothing worse than the wear and tear on a tire when it is popped on and off rims.
 
pimpin_civic said:
My girlfriend drives a civic(HA HA) 98, hatchback, and it's a 5-speed.

She was driving me last night and it was slipping all over. She doesn't know how to use the 5speed as an advantage in snow.

I wish I could give her my truck (2005 F150) however I need it for work!!

Would anyone suggest any winter tires that are GOOD and relatively cheap, that I can buy for her car?

From the range of $40-$60, or a price for a set of four?

Let me know.
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check kijiji - always people selling winter tires there
 
If it's not too far to get to Dixie and Matheson out in sauga try tires23.

Their website is http://tires23.com/ and they are located in Mississauga, near 401 and Dixie.

Their contact info is:
PHONE:
(905) 602-8881
EMAIL:
sales@tires23.com


All pricing are Tax included, mounting & Balancing.
New valves & disposal Fees are included.

185/65/14
Gislaved Nordfrost 5 -$450.00
Hankook W409 -$410.00
Bridgestone WS-60 -$530.00
Michelin X-Ice2 -$580.00
Continental Semperit -$320.00
King Star W411 -$350.00
 
pimpin_civic said:
She was driving me last night and it was slipping all over.
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that is the funniest, freakiest shit I've ever read on terb!! that has me LMFAO.

Thanks.

I only go with Nokian winter tires, btw.
 
So how much would i be looking at for a best value set of tires with steel rims/mounting/balancing?
 
tirerack.com they ship to canada and take care of the duty/gst for you, there is also another one that's even cheaper but i forgot its address
 
The other on-line dealer is TireTrends.com in BC. I have used both of them for purchase of snow tires mounted on rims. The advantage of Tire Trends over The Tire Rack is they ship out of Canada, and no PST coming into Ontario. The Tire Rack has the better database of what fits what and reviews, and will price out the order for you coming into Canada.
 
I am not normally a conspiracy theorist, but some critics say the latest snow tire craze is an attempt to pump some much needed money back into the auto industry. Having said that, I recently needed new tires. I opted for better than average all seasons for my small SUV. I was in Sarnia on Friday and they were up to the test. I bought the Michelin Hydroedge.
 
Snow tires will not make your GF into a better driver.

Many people don't know crap about driving in winter conditions -- they are a menace on the road.

Maybe a couple of winter driving lessons would help.

Just my 2 cents.
 
pimpin_civic said:
My girlfriend drives a civic(HA HA) 98, hatchback, and it's a 5-speed.
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What's wrong with driving a civic? Better than most cars on the road.

Also, like was said above being a good driver is most important. I don't have winter tires, A/L brakes, etc and I never get in accidents.
 
bob_sapp said:
What's wrong with driving a civic? Better than most cars on the road.

Also, like was said above being a good driver is most important. I don't have winter tires, A/L brakes, etc and I never get in accidents.
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My name....
I used to drive one...they are good on the road..


Someone told me I should spend around 500 for, tires/rims/mounting/balancing
 
Sukdeep said:
New all-season tires will be sufficient in urban settings.
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Not true.

As has been discussed before, it is not simply the tread design that does the job for winter/snow tires. The compound making up the tire is different. When the temperature drops below 7 C, get winter tires.
 
21pro said:
that is the funniest, freakiest shit I've ever read on terb!! that has me LMFAO.

Thanks.

I only go with Nokian winter tires, btw.
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I'm with him also.. Nokiam winter tires are great. Id my memory is correct I've had the same tires for about 4-5 winter season now and tread life is good. I'll see after this winter, if I have to buy another set..
 
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