Tires in the Snow

[hhuffman]

Hey All,

I have an 09 WRX with Dunlop SP Sport 01 tires on it. How imperative is it that I get snow tires on the car?

Thanks,
Heath

[MAINIAC SPEC B]

If they are summer performance tires- right away.

[kburnell]

I went with Yokohama W.drive for my winters. I wasn't to impressed with the stock Dunlops in the summer so I didn't want to try them in the winter and since they're summer tires it's not really a good idea anyway :)

[Joe]

It IS imperative to get snows or some all seasons. The dunlops are summers only. The compound and tread pattern are not meant for cold weather and snow.

[jmb1983]

stock tires with stock wheels!!!! thats what ill be rocking for a few weeks. My stock setup is a hell of a lot better than my Direzza z1 stars.

[apkarian100]

I'm getting snows next week. I have all season at the moment, and when I go up my driveway with snow, i must go slow, for if I even tap the gas slightly, I start to slide. Go for snows.

[Subygirl8330]

Hey All,

I have an 09 WRX with Dunlop SP Sport 01 tires on it. How imperative is it that I get snow tires on the car?

Thanks,
Heath


i actually had these tires the first year i bought my car and couldnt afford winter tires, and for summer tires they did excellent in the snow!! I lived in CT at the time so the snow fall was slightly less but we still had large storms and big hills

[Robk0000]

I drove with mine on thanksgiving in the snow, and they gripped fine just driving. But stopping was a very big problem! ABS kicked on instantly and they have pooor traction

[-GWOOD-]

Summer Tires for the winter! they worked just fine in some wet snow and with 8 inches coming we shall see!:spin:

[boost25]

Looking at the tread pattern, I wouldn't run them... Not as bad as the RE070's I had on the first storm of last year, but still. Is it worth risking an accident? Running something like that while its not snowing is one thing, but if you plan on going out while it's coming down, it's a bit scary.

[drdabbles]

You will crash. Search the forum, and you'll find several threads exactly like this one. When you hit someone, you'll also be found at fault. Don't risk it and become a statistic.

[Oscar_Meyer]

yeah man... I would either get some snows and ASAP or make sure I have lots of insurance. My 4runner has been hit twice in the snow, both times be vehicles with inadequate tires.....

This one was done by someone who had just paid off their car and removed the majority of the insurance to save $$$$......
http://www.hellzhawtdogz.com/oscar/gallery/5_28_02_08_8_17_47.bmp

[Berge56]

+1000 for snows! don't risk it!

[DHGurs]

You need snows Heath! Especially in this ****!

[shtbxr22]

I have my summer yokohama s. drive 245/35R18 tires still on. yippee!!! they are surprisingly good, but if you can afford to, get snows.

[rallykat158]

nokian hakka's they are the only tire I'll run on my subies. tried blizzaks on a wrx and didn't like them as much. running hakka's on the STi and they freakin rock. just had the beast out on the course at Team O'Neil and they grip and stop so well

[CanonShooter]

http://www.canonshooter.com/photos2/fxtsnow-11.jpg

[98Wagoon]

I had my Nitto 450r's on my obs for the first little snow we had. it was an... interesting ride. had myself some fun but I definitely dont suggest it. as soon as my cars out of the body shop (hopefully this week?) I'll be putting my steelies and snow tires on for winter tank requirements..

[the monkeys uncle]

snows are the way to go. i have some cheapo tires on it, and they are better than summer tires!

[Pulski]

Having now driven on the 09 tires in the snow... I do not recommend it. :lol:

Lack of money, not laziness. I'm getting snows very soon.

[Rooster]

People laughed at me when I bought my Blizzaks in June....

But hey, $306 SHIPPED was a TireRack deal of the century! BTW, 245/45-17's friggin rock in the deep stuff!

[05Rex]

i just got mastercraft glacier grips from town fair tire although i have not driven in snow with them yet, i have heard great things about these tires. i will def let everyone know my input come saturday night when we are supposed to get a storm.

[drdabbles]

People laughed at me when I bought my Blizzaks in June....

But hey, $306 SHIPPED was a TireRack deal of the century! BTW, 245/45-17's friggin rock in the deep stuff!


This. Buying the tires off season is the ONLY way to shop. I suggest anyone needing summers (like me) buy them now instead of March. Save yourself some coin.

[apkarian100]

I just got some General Altimax Arctics. They ride really nice on the highway. I can't wait to test them in the snow.

[MAINIAC SPEC B]

I started my 4th winter with Dunlap Winterport M3`s. Great high performance snow & ice tire. Have over 20K on them still over 50% tread left. Steering response almost as good as my summer Bridgestone A050`s.

[Pulski]

i just got mastercraft glacier grips from town fair tire although i have not driven in snow with them yet, i have heard great things about these tires. i will def let everyone know my input come saturday night when we are supposed to get a storm.

I had them on my old WRX. For a cheap tire, very good. I'm most likely getting another set in the next week for this car.

[Berge56]

I am pretty sure those are the tires I have on my winter beater. great tire esp for the price.

[07STIkid]

I just bought an 07 STI and it has summer tires on it. I'm not sure if i should get all seasons or snows...input needed.

[04Wagoon]

im driving on 2 year old dunlop pilot all seasons...get snows. period. i can drive just fine, but that whole, pesky, needing to stop thing doesn't happen very well. needed to save money for my exhaust and some other pieces, so i didnt get snows this year... still not sure it was the right choice...

[drdabbles]

I just bought an 07 STI and it has summer tires on it. I'm not sure if i should get all seasons or snows...input needed.

The stock STI tires aren't even good in the rain in the summer. Don't even risk it. It's too nice a car, and my insurance rates are already too high for you to wrap it around a utility pole. :(