Yikes, I'm getting snow tires tommorow !!

[fast95pony]

I thought I could get away with the stock tires til next winter.
But after sliding through 3 intersections this morning and just about wetting my drawers, I've changed my mind.
The ABS kicked in whenever I TOUCHED the brakes.I was only going 20 km/h and the car just would not stop.
:shrug:


Anyways I'm getting Blizzacks or Aplins on the stock rims.

Alan

 

[I-R-BABOON]

YIKES

 

[elliot400]

Thank goodness!!

I've had the Alpins for 3 months, and I like them alot. My wife has the blizzaks on her v-6 accord, and those work well too. I think the Alpins are a little more straightline oriented, more SVTF focused. Good luck!

 

[NHSVTF]

BLIZAK OR BUST!

I have the Blizak WS-50s and they are incredable. The traction difference is unbelievable. I wish I could do some better e-breaking though. The Blizaks are just too stick...for the best though.

I really like 'em in deep snow too. Turn off the T/C and power up anything. I've had to go over roads w/ 6"+ of snow on 'em....the only thing holding me back was the front air dam.

good luck.

NHSVTF
2002 Sonic Blue

 

[fast95pony]

Okay, I've ordered Blizzaks, 215/45-17 LM-22's . The whole lot including mounting and balancing is $1200. Not cheap ,but less expensive than a wreck !!

While I was at it, I got silly and ordered 4 Ford Racing rims to mount the stock tires on for summer. I had a crappy week at work ,and decided to blow some dough to cheer myself up !!

Everything shows up next week .

:burnout: :coolman:

Alan

 

[NHSVTF]

Good luck alan. You'll be amazed at the difference. Where'd you get 'em from? I ordered mine from tirerack.com, had to get the whole set road-force balanced a week later 'cus I couldn't handle the vibration. Set me back another $70! Hope you have better luck.

Matt

2002 Sonic Blue #3807

 

[fast95pony]

I ordered them from a local store, KalTire. tirerack.com have great prices , but the exchange rate , customs duty charges etc., kill us up here.

Alan

 

[Kenosha Chris]

The timing of these posts could not be better. I've been driving mine all winter wondering if it was me or the Conti's. Absolutely no side grip. I can hang the tail out on a dusting. We've had almost no snow all winter but 1/2" this AM was an experience. I used to run Blizzaks on my wife's Prelude SI and I loved 'em. Sounds like I'll need a set for next year. I think I'll try to guts out the rest of this one.

Later

Chris

 

[NHSVTF]

Chris, a set of snows is cheeper then body work and jacked insurance rates. I know that I sure as hell couldn't stop with the conti's in the snow. Those things suck when the white stuff comes. Then again mines a daily driver. I'm putting way too many miles on it way too fast.

Matt

2002 Sonic Blue # 3807

 

[Kenosha Chris]

Matt

Mine's a daily driver too but not very far. I agree on the smartest route, unfortunately Uncle Sam is cleaning me out, so no bucks for a while. I don't have too much whoa trouble here in town but cornering is a definite bummer. I drive the SVT when it snows 'cause my wife won't. She take the van and my 'coupe sits at home. Hopefully next week I can get the computer upgrade. Then when the snow melts, off to the drags, etc.

Chris