Looking for winter tires
Instructor
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From: Sin City
I had great success with Bridgestone Blizzak when I owned a WRX back when I live in reno. Theyre studless winter tires, not that great when its warm. hopefully you have an extra set of rims to make it easier to switch out
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From: Nashville
I worked for Bridgestone corporate for over 15yrs. The Blizzak winter tires are legit, they sell a ton of them. I’ve run them on a few of my BMWs and they completely transformed the car. Once temps are above 50deg you gotta remove though.
Last edited by APT21; Sep 12, 2022 at 09:52 AM.
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I had them on my daily and they are not that great in the snow. After one summer season the "S" in the pattern indicators was gone. I only got 25k on them before all indicators were gone. I was, needless to say, very disappointed in them.
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I have Michelin A/S 3+ ZP tires in my C7. They now have the A/S 4+ tires available.
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I don't ride my C5 in the snow here, as it's impossible. But I will say, on my trucks and other cars in the past, I've stuck with Falken Wildpeaks. Check with a local shop, sometimes you can get them to get you their pricing and save you a few bucks.
Racer
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From: Longview WA
ya'll got the clearance for snow????
Lol... i think i'd high center immediately.
I would recommend the Michelin Alpin 4 or 5 tires... no idea if they come in the size needed for a vette tho. I had em on a Lexus IS 350
Lol... i think i'd high center immediately.
I would recommend the Michelin Alpin 4 or 5 tires... no idea if they come in the size needed for a vette tho. I had em on a Lexus IS 350
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From: Auburn Ohio
My 98 M6 Conertible was my Ski Car from Northeast Ohio to Bristol Mountain in the Finger Lakes
A 4:35 min ride....
Ran the original Eagle F1s.
Never “Stuck”
Got a lot of looks and Save The Wave (from guys that I guess were wishin’ they could be me)
Also used one night as An Ambulance. ...in a Blizard. Saved a Life
...... Just Do It!
A 4:35 min ride....
Ran the original Eagle F1s.
Never “Stuck”
Got a lot of looks and Save The Wave (from guys that I guess were wishin’ they could be me)
Also used one night as An Ambulance. ...in a Blizard. Saved a Life
...... Just Do It!
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From: Western NY
My 98 M6 Conertible was my Ski Car from Northeast Ohio to Bristol Mountain in the Finger Lakes
A 4:35 min ride....
Ran the original Eagle F1s.
Never “Stuck”
Got a lot of looks and Save The Wave (from guys that I guess were wishin’ they could be me)
Also used one night as An Ambulance. ...in a Blizard. Saved a Life
...... Just Do It!
A 4:35 min ride....
Ran the original Eagle F1s.
Never “Stuck”
Got a lot of looks and Save The Wave (from guys that I guess were wishin’ they could be me)
Also used one night as An Ambulance. ...in a Blizard. Saved a Life
...... Just Do It!
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From: Göteborg, Sweden, Europe
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Michelin Alpin rear in 265 and Nokian front in 245 if you can find them in US.
This is my winter set. Does well also on the snow until you start to plow.
TCFS
This is my winter set. Does well also on the snow until you start to plow.
TCFS
Melting Slicks
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From: Rochester Hills Michigan
If anyone is in Michigan/local - I have an older set of the Goodyear Eagle M&S run flats maybe 1/2 worn already mounted on silver painted thin spoke 2000ish C5 wheels. PM me if any interest.
