What tire?

**twister8008** · 10-30-2012 03:31 PM

I just move to Minot North Dakota and now my summer tires are struggling with snow and ice. What do you recommend for a decent tire. Are snow tires worth it, or could I get by with all-season rubber? Thanks!

**MainFrame** · 10-30-2012 03:51 PM

If you're in an area that already has snow on the ground, then I'd recommend getting snow tires. All seasons won't be that great.

Bridgestone Blizzaks are good.. so are Nokians. It really depends on your budget.

**wrx650** · 10-30-2012 04:25 PM

Last winter I bought a set of 16 inch steelies with general altimax arctic tires (full snow tires) from tire rack for my 09. They were really awesome in the snow. I had all seasons before that and they weren't very good at all, especially compared to the setup i got last winter. I would definitely go with a second set of wheels and snow tires.

**Stawgn10** · 10-30-2012 06:21 PM

I have the general altimax artic tires with studs and they work well on snow and ice. They got me through mountain passes to the ski areas last year with no trouble what so ever. Granted not the snowiest year, but there were moments of measurable snow and ice.

**twister8008** · 10-31-2012 08:54 AM

Thanks for the help. What size tires did you get with the 16 inch rims?

**wrx650** · 10-31-2012 09:18 AM

205/55/r16

**santorex** · 10-31-2012 09:43 AM

I'm about to pick up 16" steel rims and Blizzaks from TireRack: Winter / Snow Tires

Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 (Studless Ice & Snow) Size: 215/55-16
New Steel Wheel (Black Painted) Size: 16X6.5

**JayBee09** · 10-31-2012 09:46 AM

All seasons = sub par for all seasons. If you already have nice warm weather tires then you might as well get nice cold weather ones. No use using all seasons for one type of weather

**Mikie13** · 10-31-2012 01:08 PM

Up there, yes you will want dedicated winter tires. All-seasons aren't really that good in any season.

**2012-WRX-PBP** · 10-31-2012 01:44 PM

Originally Posted by twister8008

I just move to Minot North Dakota and now my summer tires are struggling with snow and ice. What do you recommend for a decent tire. Are snow tires worth it, or could I get by with all-season rubber? Thanks!

Had a new set of Blizzack lm60's installed a couple of weeks ago. They've performed great on dry roads at highway speed (no boat feel) and are noticeably more quiet than the stock tires I replaced. Haven't had to much snow here in Colorado yet, but I have had the chance to drive with them on ice and slush. They performed admirably and are truly confidence inspiring from what I can tell.

**twister8008** · 11-01-2012 04:14 AM

I would love to get blizzack tires, but they are so darn expensive!

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**twister8008** · 11-01-2012 04:17 AM

Santorex, what does that setup cost?

**santorex** · 11-01-2012 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by twister8008

Santorex, what does that setup cost?

$875 that includes shipping but I did not get the TPMS monitors installed. I'll just deal with the light i guess

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
New Steel Wheel 16X6.5 Black Painted IN STOCK 4 $58.00 $232.00

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
REQUIRED LUGNUT FOR VEHICLE (NICKEL PLATED) IN STOCK 20 N/C N/C

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
215/55R16 Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 IN STOCK 4 $134.00 $536.00

Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
RETAIL TIRE REGISTRATION CARD IN STOCK 1 N/C N/C
BASIC LIMITED WARRANTY IN STOCK 1 N/C N/C
MOUNT AND BALANCE (NO CHARGE) IN STOCK 4 N/C N/C

Item(s) Total:
$768.00
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Waste Tire Fund Fee: $0.00
Shipping: $106.17

Order Total:
$874.17

**Mikie13** · 11-01-2012 07:56 AM

Blizzaks are expensive, but there are also other options that aren't as expensive that still perform very well...search Tirerack and Discounttiredirect.