When should I swap for my snow tires?
11-05-2008, 06:54 AM
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When should I swap for my snow tires?
Currently live in Chicago. I just snagged a set of Blizzak WS60s on some Momo wheels.
We've had a few freak days of 60+ temperatures lately, but from what I'm seeing it'll be highs in the mid-50s from this point forward.
My car is running on the OEM RE050 tires, and I can tell they're not doing so well on the cold pavement. When should I switch to the WS60s? I've been told that once the highs are consistently in the mid-40s or lower, you should put winter tires on (or you risk wearing them down quickly).
Thoughts?
We've had a few freak days of 60+ temperatures lately, but from what I'm seeing it'll be highs in the mid-50s from this point forward.
My car is running on the OEM RE050 tires, and I can tell they're not doing so well on the cold pavement. When should I switch to the WS60s? I've been told that once the highs are consistently in the mid-40s or lower, you should put winter tires on (or you risk wearing them down quickly).
Thoughts?
11-06-2008, 01:00 PM
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I try to change a week or two before Thanksgiving. I did get caught at work once on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and we got about 5" of snow. It took me 45 minutes to get home and I live about 2 miles from work. They are calling for snow this weekend in South Bend.
11-07-2008, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by dparm,Nov 5 2008, 10:54 AM
Currently live in Chicago. I just snagged a set of Blizzak WS60s on some Momo wheels.
We've had a few freak days of 60+ temperatures lately, but from what I'm seeing it'll be highs in the mid-50s from this point forward.
My car is running on the OEM RE050 tires, and I can tell they're not doing so well on the cold pavement. When should I switch to the WS60s? I've been told that once the highs are consistently in the mid-40s or lower, you should put winter tires on (or you risk wearing them down quickly).
Thoughts?
We've had a few freak days of 60+ temperatures lately, but from what I'm seeing it'll be highs in the mid-50s from this point forward.
My car is running on the OEM RE050 tires, and I can tell they're not doing so well on the cold pavement. When should I switch to the WS60s? I've been told that once the highs are consistently in the mid-40s or lower, you should put winter tires on (or you risk wearing them down quickly).
Thoughts?
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11-07-2008, 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by dparm,Nov 7 2008, 03:54 PM
Yep, looks like I'm doing them this weekend. I don't think we'll be back up above 50 until April....grrr.
11-08-2008, 10:18 PM
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I shoot for Hallowen in chi-town. We had a mild one this year, so I put my Blizzaks on the first week of November.
Keep in mind if the road is even slightly damp, your @ss end will be insanely easy to whip around. Fun for sure, but if your new to te S in the winter, test it out a bit in a parking lot first.
Keep in mind if the road is even slightly damp, your @ss end will be insanely easy to whip around. Fun for sure, but if your new to te S in the winter, test it out a bit in a parking lot first.
11-11-2008, 01:01 PM
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Got them on over the weekend.
Man...steering response is sluggish on the big sidewalls and this rubber compound. Car is definitely not as stable.
Went with Blizzak WS60, 205/55R16 front, 225/50R16 rear.
Man...steering response is sluggish on the big sidewalls and this rubber compound. Car is definitely not as stable.
Went with Blizzak WS60, 205/55R16 front, 225/50R16 rear.