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**TROLL** · 12-07-2005, 06:24 PM

i realized a few nights ago that some people dont worry all that much about taking their summer rubber out into the snow. seemed like a kind of "oh well i'll just be real careful and be fine" kind of thing. i'm just wondering how many out there are really doing this.
i'll say it now and i'll only say it once... i've heard of more intelligent things in my day. but anyways i wont harp on you anymore, just curious to see how widespread this practice is...
bryan

jspek · 12-07-2005, 06:27 PM

coming from a guy that said "man snow tires are overrated. im selling mine" lmao

Intercooled T · 12-07-2005, 06:28 PM

i still have my drag radials on the GN.

**TROLL** · 12-07-2005, 06:29 PM

snow tires are overrated if you want to go play in 1 or 2 inches of snow yeah! i was wishing for way less traction out there. when we were on street road i was outlaunching and outbraking barry by buslengths though... haha.
bryan

92dxman · 12-07-2005, 06:34 PM

I got all seasons installed on Sunday after it snowed. The trek to Pep Boys was made on my summer tires. I'm glad the roads were not covered at least.

S4toSTI · 12-07-2005, 06:42 PM

meeeee

SilverTurboRidin · 12-07-2005, 06:44 PM

i got my summer tires on

99SL2_Modder · 12-07-2005, 07:02 PM

Me, but not like it matters. They're supposed to be AWP, but snow ratings are below most AWP tires....

They go in straight lines fine. Turning, however, sucks the big one.

US_R33 · 12-07-2005, 07:05 PM

driving on summer tires in winter conditions, even w/o snow on the ground is not the wisest choice you can make. the biggest issue is the fact that summer compounds are not designed to operate properly when the temps drop below 50 or so degrees, so you will have increased stopping distances, loss of traction at times you don't expect (even when the ground is dry) and just overall poor performance

if you enjoy your car there is no cheaper insurance in the winter time than buying a decent set of all season tires and saving the sticky summer tires for when it gets warm out again (unless of course you own a beater car)

okay i've said my piece

Late,
Daniel

P.S. I'm running the Falken Ziex ZE 512s on my 33 during the winter time

igo4bmx · 12-07-2005, 07:14 PM

i've driven my kumho 712's on the snow...
I WILL NEVER MAKE THAT MISTAKE EVER AGAIN

BradC · 12-07-2005, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by US_R33

driving on summer tires in winter conditions, even w/o snow on the ground is not the wisest choice you can make. the biggest issue is the fact that summer compounds are not designed to operate properly when the temps drop below 50 or so degrees, so you will have increased stopping distances, loss of traction at times you don't expect (even when the ground is dry) and just overall poor performance

if you enjoy your car there is no cheaper insurance in the winter time than buying a decent set of all season tires and saving the sticky summer tires for when it gets warm out again (unless of course you own a beater car)

okay i've said my piece

Late,
Daniel

P.S. I'm running the Falken Ziex ZE 512s on my 33 during the winter time

Besides the PS,

Summer tires loose tons of grip and wear much,much faster (and tend to chunk) in cold weather.

99SL2_Modder · 12-07-2005, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by US_R33

driving on summer tires in winter conditions, even w/o snow on the ground is not the wisest choice you can make. the biggest issue is the fact that summer compounds are not designed to operate properly when the temps drop below 50 or so degrees, so you will have increased stopping distances, loss of traction at times you don't expect (even when the ground is dry) and just overall poor performance

if you enjoy your car there is no cheaper insurance in the winter time than buying a decent set of all season tires and saving the sticky summer tires for when it gets warm out again (unless of course you own a beater car)

okay i've said my piece

Late,
Daniel

P.S. I'm running the Falken Ziex ZE 512s on my 33 during the winter time

Yeah, I noticed my uber type arrrgh vtec yo jdm mad tyte wheelspin on downshifts at lot.

olmytsi · 12-07-2005, 08:13 PM

I do and thats all i can afford. I dont have enough $ or space to store an extra set of rims for winter driving. I have kumho supra ecsta tires...anyone kno how bad they are in the snow?

99SL2_Modder · 12-07-2005, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by olmytsi

I do and thats all i can afford. I dont have enough $ or space to store an extra set of rims for winter driving. I have kumho supra ecsta tires...anyone kno how bad they are in the snow?

Same. I have an extra set of rims, but no extra tires.

And how are they in the snow? Guess you'll find out.

D Money · 12-07-2005, 08:19 PM

The wrx runs Yokahama prada spec II's all year round. I figure it will see the road when its dry rather than snow. Now my hyundai elantra on the other hand is equipped with some snow tires, since thats my vehicle of choice to go play in the snow, the wrx usually stays home. She doesnt like to come out and play in the snow.

WKderF · 12-07-2005, 08:58 PM

I just switched from my Nitto summer tires to my stock all season bridgestone RE92s. they suck in the snow but they are manageable as long as im careful. and to tell u the truth, i would rather be running on the stock wheels and tires than risk damaging one of my good wheels or having the wrong tire compound for the season.

Who remembers last winter when i hit the snow running my bald falken azenis?!?!?!

I learned my lesson.

2point4DSM · 12-07-2005, 09:00 PM

The DSM and Pilot have all-season tires. Who needs grippy tires when you got AWD....

Although I do wish I could put drag radials on the GSX one day and not have to worry about destroying something.

blkbomber01 · 12-07-2005, 09:02 PM

i still have my michelin v-rated (crappy in cold weather) tires on my car... not like im pushin a ton of hp but they still suck. im to lazy to put my winter tires on

92talonTSI · 12-07-2005, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2point4DSM

The DSM and Pilot have all-season tires. Who needs grippy tires when you got AWD....

Although I do wish I could put drag radials on the GSX one day and not have to worry about destroying something.

AWD rules :D
yeah im using summer tires, simply becasue i cant afford winter tires atm. i need another job besides the one i have for more cash :[

dolphinS4 · 12-07-2005, 09:09 PM

I'll never run summers in the winter again. AWD, FWD, RWD, it doesn't matter, summer tires and cold weather can be a more costly situation than buying 4 new snow tires.

First year w/AWD and the Michelin Pilot Alpin's. Bring on the snow, I'm ready.

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igo4bmx Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Under the bar... Member #592 My Ride: 2009 Audi A3 Quattro, 2008 BMW X5, 2003 WW Evo8, 2000 Turbo SOHC Civic iTrader: (1)	i've driven my kumho 712's on the snow... I WILL NEVER MAKE THAT MISTAKE EVER AGAIN __________________ BOOST doesn't get you laid. Roofies and some creativity does however Tuned by some white dude @ a shopwithbigtrucks.com "You get what you pay for" - thanks captain obvious, unless you bought rotas and received volks.

12-07-2005, 09:00 PM	#17
2point4DSM Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2005 Member #505 My Ride: 08 Sienna Limited AWD, 07 John Deere riding mower, 03 Honda Pilot, 92 GSX iTrader: (0)	The DSM and Pilot have all-season tires. Who needs grippy tires when you got AWD.... Although I do wish I could put drag radials on the GSX one day and not have to worry about destroying something. __________________ - Wil 08 Sienna, limited AWD w/ laser guided cruise control, FTMFW!

12-07-2005, 09:09 PM	#20
dolphinS4 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bucks Co Member #740 My Ride: 2007 Magnum SRT8 iTrader: (0)	I'll never run summers in the winter again. AWD, FWD, RWD, it doesn't matter, summer tires and cold weather can be a more costly situation than buying 4 new snow tires. First year w/AWD and the Michelin Pilot Alpin's. Bring on the snow, I'm ready. __________________ 2007 Magnum SRT8

12-07-2005, 06:34 PM	#5
92dxman Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lansdale, PA Member #470 My Ride: 10 Mazda 5. iTrader: (0)	I got all seasons installed on Sunday after it snowed. The trek to Pep Boys was made on my summer tires. I'm glad the roads were not covered at least.

12-07-2005, 08:13 PM	#13
olmytsi Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Los Angeles Member #159 My Ride: 99 Lexus SC300 iTrader: (2)	I do and thats all i can afford. I dont have enough $ or space to store an extra set of rims for winter driving. I have kumho supra ecsta tires...anyone kno how bad they are in the snow?

12-07-2005, 08:58 PM	#16
WKderF Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Philadelphia Member #30 My Ride: Taste The Beast iTrader: (2)	I just switched from my Nitto summer tires to my stock all season bridgestone RE92s. they suck in the snow but they are manageable as long as im careful. and to tell u the truth, i would rather be running on the stock wheels and tires than risk damaging one of my good wheels or having the wrong tire compound for the season. Who remembers last winter when i hit the snow running my bald falken azenis?!?!?! I learned my lesson.

12-07-2005, 09:02 PM	#18
blkbomber01 Tri-State Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Levittown, PA Member #885 My Ride: 2001 Mitsubishi Eclipse Spyder GS iTrader: (0)	i still have my michelin v-rated (crappy in cold weather) tires on my car... not like im pushin a ton of hp but they still suck. im to lazy to put my winter tires on

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