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  1. 10-01-2006, 09:22 AM #1
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    choosing Winter Tires

    I was wondering if anyone here changes their tires for Winter and if so , what brand/ size is the best?
    I have a 06 300 Limited 215/65R17 RWD.
    The ones that are on it are the orginal Goodyear all season and I find them the useless in the winter.
    I was told to go to a Michelin X-Ice.... however I dont want to change the rim size.... any suggestions here?


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  2. 10-01-2006, 09:35 AM #2
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    I'm sure lots of people will chime in soon, but I don't know why you'd have to change rim size.

    the Michelin Latitude X-Ice comes in 215/65QR17
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  3. 10-01-2006, 11:23 AM #3
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    Hey Token
    Thanks for the response! I know they come in the right size but for some reason they cost more here than the 18" which doesnt make any sense to me, which then means I would have to pay more to get a new set of winter rims and tires, unless I want to pay for just the 17" tires ($359.00) more than the other ones.
    I have no idea how they come up with this and hopefully it was a misprint in the flyer.
    I checked out Wheels West and they had the best price but these same tires were only available in a 60 series..... god do I hate having to make decisions....(lol)
    I am so used to buying truck tires which is easy.....for my previous vehicle (2001 Dodge ram slt 4x4).
    Sometimes I think I should have kept the truck!
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  4. 10-01-2006, 12:03 PM #4
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    Tire Rack lists them for $106.00/ea

    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....e1=yes&place=0
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  5. 10-01-2006, 12:13 PM #5
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    For a couple bucks more, you can get a snow tire package (with rims)...

    You don't have to pay someone to mount and balance every season change this way...

    More Snow Tire Packages!!!!
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  6. 10-05-2006, 12:53 PM #6
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    Personally, I like Bridgestone Blizzaks for winter tires. Typically a little less expensive than Michelins and in most of the tire tests I've read the Blizzaks perform better. I've used them on a few FWD, RWD or AWD cars and trucks/SUVs and have never been disappointed.

    I also highly recommend Tire Rack.
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  7. 10-05-2006, 01:19 PM #7
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    Blizzaks are pretty sweet, I had a set on my Volvo many years back. I swear they gripped better than my summer tires... I also tried a Blizzak "knockoff" which was decent and cost a lot less, but I can't remember the name or find my receipt...
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  8. 10-06-2006, 02:58 AM #8
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    Thanks guys for all the help on this one however I will be going with AdamC on this one and buying the Toyo tires winter package (balanced) and all next week.

    Cheers!
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    Snow Tires

    Quote Originally Posted by XKWIZIT View Post
    Thanks guys for all the help on this one however I will be going with AdamC on this one and buying the Toyo tires winter package (balanced) and all next week.

    Cheers!
    I put Toyo G02 Plus snow tires on (225/60/18) and they are great!
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  10. 10-18-2006, 01:33 AM #10
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    Kumho KW-19 studded. Put them on today and waiting for the snow to fly. When ass was said and done, proce came to $1100 for 18's.
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    ohhhhh, any Canadian will admit that the winters are the worst here..... we had an early snowfall here 2 weeks ago and i was terrified to drive my car with the freak drivers(kids) out there on the road, especially after last year. I will be placing that order for the Toyo`s in a week or so , mainly because the roads are dry pavement right now and I dont want to put those winter ones on til there is actual snow on the roads as Adam had said.
    Last year I had too many close calls from being cut off while turning etc....I value this car too much to leave the all season tires on it again.
    Thanks for all your input....I have also made a list of the tires you all mentioned for my keeping.

    Cheers!
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  12. 10-18-2006, 09:38 AM #12
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    I would add the Pirelli Scorpion Ice&Snows very good tires.
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    I put X-Ice on the family van. Best aftermarket purchase ever. The only problem is that you have to be careful as you can outbrake everyone behind you.
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    I just ordered Nokian's which have good user feedback. I chose these to get the proper speed rating and sizing that I needed for my application. Tires: 235/60/18 on front and 255/55/18 on rear - staggered set up, rolloing on TSW Thruxton's: 18x8 front and 18x9.5 rear.

    I can let you know after instalation and our first snow fall how I make out. Severe winter rating (mountian with snow flake) V spec. tire with a 80,000 KM wear rating.

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