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Waldo129
12-21-2012, 07:36 AM
What are you guys running on your winter wheels? As some of you know I have about a 2 hour commute everyday to and from work, and Ohio roads are not the best lol. I'm looking to spend 70-80 bucks a tire and I have a buddy that works at a tire shop, so mounting and balancing isn't a problem. Just need the best bang for the buck! Thanks!
mussh
12-21-2012, 09:40 AM
I use Dunlop Graspic DS-3.
Not to expensive....think i paid $70.00 a tire two years ago.
I use them only for winter mode. So 3-4 months at most per year.
Also, remember tall and thin tires are best in snow. So i use 185-65-15. on my stock 03 15" rims.
These tires have performed nicely in snow, ice and wet.

Summer i use low and fat =). Nitto Neo Gen 205-45-16.

tire rack and the other places have fairly good reviews........ good luck!
Silva
12-21-2012, 10:25 AM
I would say just look for used winter tire with decent tread and save your money. Any winter tire will perform good enough unless you want to race around haha thats what i've done for that last few years and it's worked for me :tehe:
usedep3
12-21-2012, 11:35 AM
Nokian Hakkapeliitta
Waldo129
12-21-2012, 12:08 PM
I'm going to pick these up today. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me.

http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/3483606861.html
Waldo129
12-21-2012, 12:10 PM
I would say just look for used winter tire with decent tread and save your money. Any winter tire will perform good enough unless you want to race around haha thats what i've done for that last few years and it's worked for me :tehe:

Yeah its either pay 500$ for a nice set of winter tires or do like you said. I could def use 500$ somewhere else... lol
mussh
12-21-2012, 12:18 PM
I'm going to pick these up today. Pretty sweet deal if you ask me.

http://dayton.craigslist.org/pts/3483606861.html

that is a good deal. you'll be all set for winter mode. good tread, steel studs......mounted and balanced.......
Waldo129
12-21-2012, 12:39 PM
that is a good deal. you'll be all set for winter mode. good tread, steel studs......mounted and balanced.......

Hell yeah that's what I was thinking. At least they come with the hub caps too :)

Buddy of mine works at a body shop, hes gonna paint the hub's taffeta white and clear them lol, should look pretty good... for winter wheels ofc