Who is running snow tires?

[Bigjake]

Gonna get some snows this week, wondering what other sedans are running. I'm probably getting s2k ap1 16s and lightly used blizzaks for a great deal!

 

[dg_moore]

There are a zillion threads here on snow tires - look 'em up! And the Blizzaks are great - I have 4 on a spare set of rims (pics here: http://www.genesisowners.com/hyundai-genesis-forum/album.php?albumid=381).

 

[DeeVa]

DG, I am a snow tire novice. When do you put your tires on your car (I'm in No Va)?

 

[Jimmmmbo!]

DG, I am a snow tire novice. When do you put your tires on your car (I'm in No Va)?

Usually, when temperatures are regularly below 40F. Anything above that starts to really wear them out fast.

If that's not a constant in your area, just gauge it by the snow and ice storms forecasts.

 

[CanukV6]

DG, I am a snow tire novice. When do you put your tires on your car (I'm in No Va)?

Five minutes before hitting fresh snow or ice is my rule of thumb!

 

[dlevitt]

I am new to this...

I have had my 2011 4.6 for about 2 weeks and am trying to decide on winter tires like many others.

Are Winter Tires needed as a function of snow and ice or temperature (or both). I don't plan on driving in the snow if I can help it, so I am also considering keeping the stock tires and saving $1,200 on complete wheel/tire/sensor package. Is this wise?

 

[dg_moore]

DG, I am a snow tire novice. When do you put your tires on your car (I'm in No Va)?

I put mine on after Thanksgiving when temperatures stay low- we don't often see snow before that - then take them off when the temp stabilizes above 40 degrees in the Spring.

 

[tooloon]

Bridgestone Blizzaks LM60's onthe OE wheels. I just put them on today! I have 20" chrome wheels with summer Pirelli Pzero rubber for the nicer weather!

 

[BBQ Bandit]

DG, I am a snow tire novice. When do you put your tires on your car (I'm in No Va)?

from the tirerack's website: http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=117
Breaking in snow tires.

"New winter tires begin with deeper tread depths and more open tread designs than the tires used during the rest of the year. While the extra tread depth allows new winter tires to provide more traction in deep snow, it also contributes to more tread squirm and drivers may notice a reduction in handling responsiveness.

Most winter tires also feature softer tread compounds that remain pliable in extreme cold temperatures. The most popular winter tires feature Q-speed ratings indicating a maximum speed of 99 mph (160 km/h) that is typically lower than the speed rating of the tires fitted to the car for the rest of the year. Regardless of the winter tire's speed rating, the speed at which the vehicle is driven cannot exceed the speed rating of the winter tire used.

Before tires are cured, a release lubricant is often applied to prevent the tires from sticking in the mold. Unfortunately, some of the lubricant stays on the surface of the tires, and traction is reduced until it is worn away.

Tires are comprised of many layers of rubber, steel and fabric that require a break-in period to assure they achieve their maximum performance and your maximum satisfaction. A few hundred miles of easy acceleration, cornering and braking...at no more than legal speeds will allow all of those components time to get used to working together while the mold release lubricant wears off."



So in principle... the snow tires should see a few hundred miles before inclement weather.

 

[Bigjake]

maybe i should have reworded my question, i wanted to know if 16s will fit over the 3.8s brakes

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[Jimmmmbo!]

maybe i should have reworded my question, i wanted to know if 16s will fit over the 3.8s brakes

Oops. Completely different question than the subject line. I'm sorry if my response didn't help.

It might be better to start this thread all over again because, if I understand it right, it's about rim fit versus winter tire performance.

Bigjake: Is this what you meant?

 

[Bigjake]

Yea that's right. I'm gonna find some 16s and find out on my own.