Winter tires - What to do... what to do?
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IN terms of buying used or new tires. What should i do ? new or used ? I wanna buy the g35 rims that i found but theyre too far. But i did find another set of the same rims and same tires which the ad stated they have 98% thread left. These ones are 1100 with rims. Thought?
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If you clean your 8 every week during winter and have covered garage, it should be fine. (Footman cars is cleanest among us and he drove his car all year....mine is not that far behind in terms of paint quality after 2 years)
The car is a depreciating assets anyway, may as well use it.
Drifting the 8 in winter is hella fun.
Only bad thing: Can't lower your car too much unless you're baller like Footman: eibach springs + bilstein shocks + 18" performance winter rims FTMFW!
I live in downtown and I have to pick my route wisely during winter even with my stock suspension and 17" steel wheel set up. However, I never got stuck once in the 2 winters I've been through... Peace!
The car is a depreciating assets anyway, may as well use it.
Drifting the 8 in winter is hella fun.
Only bad thing: Can't lower your car too much unless you're baller like Footman: eibach springs + bilstein shocks + 18" performance winter rims FTMFW!
I live in downtown and I have to pick my route wisely during winter even with my stock suspension and 17" steel wheel set up. However, I never got stuck once in the 2 winters I've been through... Peace!
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The idea of my car suffering through a salt and slush bath does not appeal to me. My winter beater cost $1200. Plus I love the money I save on gas and insurance.
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You know what. I think ill go with the g35 rims i saw. Theyre freaking nice and the tires a almost brand new. I figured a brand new set of blizzaks + steelies is gonna run me liek 1100. So why not get g35 rims (SEXY as hell) and tires which are slightly less than brand new for the same price. Heres the ad what do you guys think ?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ225278677
I know you guys said narrower the better. His are 225 fornts and 245 rears i believe. Will there be much of a difference between 224 ans 225 at the rear in terms of performance ?
http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ225278677
I know you guys said narrower the better. His are 225 fornts and 245 rears i believe. Will there be much of a difference between 224 ans 225 at the rear in terms of performance ?
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The wider the tires, the less you will dig through the snow. 245 rears will be terrible.
I always buy new winter tires as winters are not like summers. You need much more tread to be able to grip in the winter. Also, most tires suck, so I am extremely picky on my tires, it's worth the extra hundred or two to get a great tire.
I always buy new winter tires as winters are not like summers. You need much more tread to be able to grip in the winter. Also, most tires suck, so I am extremely picky on my tires, it's worth the extra hundred or two to get a great tire.
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