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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by DouglaS2000,Oct 17 2005, 08:35 AM
I understand where you're coming from with the narrower tire angle, and that may make sense if he's goin to get a separate set for winter, but it may not be a good idea if he's going to be using the same set for both dry and snow.
That's what I meant, thanks for clarifying.

MikeyC, the 225s are perfectly fine for everyday use. Sure, I can't take corners quite as hard as I could with 245s, but I don't have the money to pay for something that breaks if I flub up taking corners that hard anyway, so it's probably a good thing that it came with all-season 225s.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Luder94
I wouldn't go snow tires. The first winter I drove the car, I used Blizzak LM22. They were on the car for about 2 weeks for daily driving. They were so horrible on non-ice and non-snow conditions. I then ended up with some Firestone LeMans HR's for a quick fix until I could find the right tire. I ended up using those for two full winters after that.
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I have had LM-22's for two winters now. I've seen no issues. Of course , you have to change your driving style in the winter, but I think that is expected. Other than increased tire hum I have no issues with the LM-22
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 09:38 AM
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Spoke to Jim from Tirerack on the phone and he suggests Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s 205/55/16 in front and 225/50/16
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 09:41 AM
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I would expect to pay a mark-up on the Civic Si from Honda dealerships as a brand new car that is hot.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 09:50 AM
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mitsubishi evo??
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 09:51 AM
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I'm looking for luxury, reliability, and good MPG more than performance at this point.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 01:09 PM
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[QUOTE=edbochung,Oct 17 2005, 08:10 AM] I posted on the tire forum, but what snow tires should I get and what size, if I do keep the S2000?
Should I consider the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s or the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s?
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by edbochung,Oct 17 2005, 11:51 AM
I'm looking for luxury, reliability, and good MPG more than performance at this point.
considering your priorities, you are not likely to find anything much better than your Camry, in the mentioned price range. (Hyundai Sonata?)

How about an RSX, Mini Cooper or Scion xA/xB?
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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I'm having the same problem. Keep the S and buy an 81-86 jeep cj7 for the snow. It'll be next to nothing to insure, and you can pick one up for half of what you're selling the camry for. Take the left over money and pay your insurance for the year. You'll be set.
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Old Oct 17, 2005 | 03:22 PM
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Buddy of mine just sold an '83 CJ-7, frame-up restification with a few off-road goodies, for $4,000...you can find nice ones for cheap!
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