Winter Tires
- Thread starter Ironhead
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Years ago, I use to buy the exotic winter tires for my cars, the truth of the matter is that I do not plan on flying around the roads in the winter time ( or any other time ). There is also the draw back that the expensive winter tires wear quickly when the weather warms to above 10-15C, there are times in the winter where the weather just warms up especially towards the spring time. My logic now is that you can not go wrong with Goodyear Nordics, a medium priced tire that you can get at CDN Tire.
Why are you driving on winter tires at 10-15c? All winter tires wear rapidly at those temperatures, not just exotic tires. It might be foreign to you, but there is a world outside TO that people drive in and often those roads and TO side roads are worse than the main highways. Winter driving season used to be mid November to mid March, but now maybe mid December to mid February, but to have anything else other than snow tires during that period is just not worth it. Especially if you're allowed out after dark.Years ago, I use to buy the exotic winter tires for my cars, the truth of the matter is that I do not plan on flying around the roads in the winter time ( or any other time ). There is also the draw back that the expensive winter tires wear quickly when the weather warms to above 10-15C, there are times in the winter where the weather just warms up especially towards the spring time. My logic now is that you can not go wrong with Goodyear Nordics, a medium priced tire that you can get at CDN Tire.
I've used Goodyear ultra grip (police version) and Hankook I-Pike W409's and never had a problem with either. My Preference is for the I-pikes as they are cheaper to buy new then the Goodyear.
Like he said in the quote, it often warms up to that for days at a time through the winter. I personally am not too concerned about the snow tires when we get those mid winter thaws, it's only for a few days. What would you folks do though if you were taking a mid winter drive to Florida? Would you check the whether for the drive and chance it for the return, and switch back to your summer tires, or just drive with the winter tires and say they hell with it while you are there?Why are you driving on winter tires at 10-15c? .
Anyway, our minivan has Arctic Claw tires (not sure of the brand name) that we got from Kal tire. This will be their 5th winter of use and still have great tread on them. For my vehicle, I bought an AWD Sorento last fall and drove it with the all seasons last winter. I will be putting winter tires on it this year lol. I priced out a few places and it looks like I can get Michelin X Ice for a great price at Kal, with a mail in rebate of something like $70 each. With new steel rims, I'm looking at about $1000 all in. The dealer was about $1200 plus tax, but they also store the set not being used. Canadian Tire was a reasonable price for Nordics, and the benefit there is they will swap the wheels for free in the spring and fall.
That's what I have on my vehicle! Amazing tires!nokian hakkapellitas are the best hands down. I drove my 5.0 mustang all over up north and never once got stuck.
Is the sky blue in your world...................????Why are you driving on winter tires at 10-15c? All winter tires wear rapidly at those temperatures, not just exotic tires. It might be foreign to you, but there is a world outside TO that people drive in and often those roads and TO side roads are worse than the main highways. Winter driving season used to be mid November to mid March, but now maybe mid December to mid February, but to have anything else other than snow tires during that period is just not worth it. Especially if you're allowed out after dark.
In the dimension we live in the temperature fluctuated in the winter and it can be cold or sometimes warm up above 10C at the beginning or at the end of the winter. I will repeat, My logic is to get fairly good tires but not the best. Goodyear Nordic tires are good enough for all around use. The premium tire will give better grip because of the soft tire compound, but they wear quickly.
Did you guys get the steel rims or winter alloy rims to go with your winter tires? How do they fit? If you got winter alloy rims, did you need hub rings to make them fit?
I prefer steel rims. You also save on time and cost of mounting and un mounting the tires every season.
I meant, buying an additional set of alloy rims and mounting the winter tires on them, instead of winter steel rims.
I prefer steel rims. You also save on time and cost of mounting and un mounting the tires every season.
Steel wheels are ok! Don't buy after market though. Get the steel wheel specified by the dealer from the dealer. You will pay a bit more but you will have a smoother safer ride. The caps are just for aesthetics, they are not necessary.Did you guys get the steel rims or winter alloy rims to go with your winter tires? How do they fit? If you got winter alloy rims, did you need hub rings to make them fit?
I did my extensive research last time I needed to replace my winters and this is indeed what the amalgamated industry opinions came up with. I wound up with the Blizzaks.Bridgestone Blizzak and Michelin X-Ice are the best winter tires.
How much did the dealer you for them?Steel wheels are ok! Don't buy after market though. Get the steel wheel specified by the dealer from the dealer.
Last year, I got a set of Gislaveds. Great tire. Swedish made. Apparently, they are OEM tires for Volvos sold in Sweden.
No matter what make you decide to get, one of the best places locally (best prices and selection) is Simply Tire. Their website has full pricing info.
If you want to source them from the US, order online on TireRack and have them installed at a participating dealer in Buffalo.
B88
No matter what make you decide to get, one of the best places locally (best prices and selection) is Simply Tire. Their website has full pricing info.
If you want to source them from the US, order online on TireRack and have them installed at a participating dealer in Buffalo.
B88
When you buy the wheels from the dealer as part of the package you will save a bundle, each costing anywhere from $50-$100 each depending on size. Seasonally mounting a remounting tires on a single wheel can cause damage. When you change from seasonal to winter on their own wheels it should be no more than the cost of a rotation which is what they are doing and you should be doing that anyways.How much did the dealer you for them?
I'm just afraid of the dealer (Honda) charging me an arm and a leg for OEM steel wheels and probably a bit more for the winter tires, compared to what Costco or Canadian Tire would sell them for. I call them and get a quote.When you buy the wheels from the dealer as part of the package you will save a bundle, each costing anywhere from $50-$100 each depending on size. Seasonally mounting a remounting tires on a single wheel can cause damage. When you change from seasonal to winter on their own wheels it should be no more than the cost of a rotation which is what they are doing and you should be doing that anyways.
Your fear is well based. There's not need to buy from Honda with so many good tire stores in TO. my best choice is OK Tire on Sheiffield(?) near Sherway. Very few vehicles don't have steel wheels available.I'm just afraid of the dealer (Honda) charging me an arm and a leg for OEM steel wheels and probably a bit more for the winter tires, compared to what Costco or Canadian Tire would sell them for. I call them and get a quote.
Thanks for coming out and giving us that insightful comment. Do you get your meds and food delivered to your home?The safest is to stay home when it snows.
