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Old 10-23-2006, 08:53 AM   #19
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Got some GT Radial from Steelcase Tires, 185/65/15 $89 each. Will report how it handles when the snow comes along!
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Old 10-23-2006, 11:51 AM   #20
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wow, that's a lot of snow, was that from last week?

I actually found the stock 4 season a bit slippery... it's the Potenza on mine... that's why I'm thinking about snow tires.

yeah
That was from that blizzard that tore through Fort Erie Canada and Buffalo NY
Thursday Oct 12'th
The pics were taken FRIDAY THE 13TH

go figure.
I was supposed to head out on the motorcycle to the friday the 13th biker bash at Port dover Ontario. But got snow in instead and was without power for 5days


BTW who makes the GT tires and where did you get them for that price?
Do you have any leads on stock size all season tires for a good price?

I blew a tire Last thursday during that freek storm (must of ran over something) and tore the side wall out of the front tire (bridgestone Potenza)
the cheapest one I have found was $160 each.
I have a goodyear on ther now with a bout 50% tread left (put it on the back)
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Old 10-23-2006, 02:34 PM   #21
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yeah
BTW who makes the GT tires and where did you get them for that price?
Do you have any leads on stock size all season tires for a good price?

I blew a tire Last thursday during that freek storm (must of ran over something) and tore the side wall out of the front tire (bridgestone Potenza)
the cheapest one I have found was $160 each.
I have a goodyear on ther now with a bout 50% tread left (put it on the back)
The GT Tires are made by GT themselves! hahaha (www.gt-tires.com). Try tiretrend.com, heard they're pretty good on price.
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Old 10-23-2006, 09:16 PM   #22
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I have MICHELIN X-ICE on the Echo... they are acting like hell on snow and ice, but... they are expensive as hell! But, this the 3rd winter (I do around 17,000 KM during winter) with the Michelins and I've only a 40% thread wear!
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Old 10-24-2006, 11:17 PM   #23
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yeah, Michelin are durable, but not too good in traction as they tend to make the tires harder so it last longer, but in winter you need the tire to be soft.
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Old 10-24-2006, 11:47 PM   #24
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That's good to hear. Thanks.

Nobody uses snow tires around here - the roads are clear most of the time - but good all-seasons are a must.
Ya that is good to hear since I probably won't have anything other then stock for the next few months. Most of the time roads are clear where I live as well. I never have heard of anyone in my area using winter tires at all, though all seasons are a must!

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Old 10-25-2006, 03:25 AM   #25
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i just ordered a set of Michellin X-ice yesterday....should be here in a couple of days...had to special order for the Yaris 185/60/R15 size...not too popular i guess...

These should be pretty good..as i had Michellin Hydroedge on my previous car and they were great...
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Old 10-25-2006, 09:16 AM   #26
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i just ordered a set of Michellin X-ice yesterday....should be here in a couple of days...had to special order for the Yaris 185/60/R15 size...not too popular i guess...

These should be pretty good..as i had Michellin Hydroedge on my previous car and they were great...
I heard there are rebates on Michellin tires, make sure you get it! :)

yeah, the tires I got are 185/65/15, no 185/60/15 too. But since 185/60 and 185/65 doesn't create much of a difference, so I just go with 185/65.
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Old 10-25-2006, 11:05 AM   #27
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Michilin is currently having a $50 rebate on all sets of 4 :) I sell tires for a living
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Old 03-24-2011, 09:46 AM   #28
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My choice for winter tire

Hi,

I put 4 Gislaved NorthFrost 5 on my Yaris. they cost 540$ I'm using the 14 inch steel wheel. Those have been perfect for our winter.

I did 7 000km on it and they dont buzz at all. I will be buying 4 others for my gf's Fit next winter.

Now i'm looking to get some summer tire.... I haven't choose yet. I might go with Toyo Torevo but i'm still looking.
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Old 03-24-2011, 11:31 AM   #29
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Sailun IceBlazer WST1 (on stock 15" RS alloys). No major complaints for the ridiculously low price. Very decent treadwear for a soft tire and good grip on both ice and snow.

Not usually a fan of such "no names" but did not want to blow my wad on some X-Ices or Blizzaks for the 3 or 4 months I keep them on in Vancouver's rain.
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Old 03-24-2011, 11:33 AM   #30
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Holy crap - just saw the five year bump above me
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Old 03-24-2011, 04:49 PM   #31
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4 Blizzak WS 70s on 2010 3 door at 36 p.s.i. and 4 non studded COOPER Weather Master ST-2s at 36 p.s.i. on the '08 sedan . The new Blizzaks are great .
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Old 03-25-2011, 07:13 AM   #32
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4 Continental Extreme Winter Contact 15". I run them at 45 psi (the sidewall max is 55 psi). This was my 2nd winter on them and they are an big improvement over the 15" Goodyear Eagle all seasons that came on the car.
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Old 04-11-2011, 08:41 PM   #33
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Stock Yaris tires get good mpg, but are worthless on ice and snow. With new Toyota 15"X6" alloy wheels, I'm running Kumho Solus KR21 M&S tires...nice! I installed General Altimax Arctic snow tires on the old steelies. When it snows in beautiful downtown Bumpass, I install the SNOW tires and blast through the snow. Tire Rack has been right on with my tires.
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Old 04-11-2011, 09:00 PM   #34
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winter tires should be used when the temperature is consistently below 8C
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Old 04-12-2011, 08:28 PM   #35
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For Americans, 8℃ is 46.4℉.
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