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First Winter Tyres
« on: September 21, 2008, 08:52:20 pm »
As you can see from my spelling, this will be the first time I have ever bought Winter tyres/tires.

I have no idea how much to spend or what brands to go for, I think I need P225/60R16's but will check tomorrow.  Also why does everyone seem to mount them on steel wheels rather than just get them put on the alloys they already have?

And when do people purchase them (as in what month), as it was 25C today but I don't want to be caught out if everyone buys at the same time.

Thanks in advance.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2008, 08:56:06 pm »
Buy them before the end of september but don't mount them until mid November.

People buy steelies for 2 reasons (maybe more)

1) Easy to swap, saves wear on tires and cheaper to mount every year
2) Alloys get RUINED here you will quickly find out the amount of salt used pits alloy rims.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2008, 09:02:35 pm »
What sort of price are we looking at for rims & tyres?
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2008, 09:10:14 pm »
$1000 ish
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2008, 09:11:32 pm »
Depends on the tires
I your area I would look at a ICE Bear, you would probably have more icy roads then road with a lot of snow on them
Get the car, then the tires
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2008, 09:12:13 pm »
Go to the Tire trends website and look at winter packages for the car you are buying.... easy.

if you buy from tire trends you save PST but have to pay shipping.   If you buy locally you'll pay PST but no shipping... equally easy.

As for question 2     it is doubleplusungood to mount and dismount low profile tires more than you have to. Possibility of damaging the bead and sidewall as well as bending the rim of the alloy wheel.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2008, 09:42:49 pm »
When you put them on depends what kind you buy and how hard you drive. Some winter tires are very soft, I've seen Nokians that look as though they were made of sponge. Some Toyo's IIRC are also very winter-only. Others types however are designed much more to cope with dry roads, the Yokohamas and Michelins I use cope well with running year-round, and the vaunted 'all year' Nokian WR's are actually just a relabeled former winter only tire.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2008, 10:30:31 pm »
I have run alloys through the winter for many years and have not had a problem with pitting.  I only keep my cars 4 years maximum though.

When you buy, you should check the online dealers and don't be afraid of Tire Rack in the US as they will quote you a price with the shipping, taxes, duty and brokerages fees included.  I have had good experience with them in the past.

Roger Fowler Tires in Kitchener will store your winter tires & wheels (for a fee) for you if they do the swap.

The type of tire you need depends on the car you drive and if you do a lot of out of town driving.  A fwd car in Kitchener will work ok, but rear wheel drive is very difficult.  Winter tires will be much safer in any case.

Kitchener winters vary considerably, with last year being a bad one.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #8 on: September 22, 2008, 09:38:27 am »
 I believe Ovr 50 has Winter Dunlops (D2/3's?) an V happy...top end..prolly $180--$200 each.......me ..I'm in SW Ontario too and still a naughty BOY Run Michelin Pilot Exaltos ALL YEAR... :shuffle: (no major commutes tho' been to Ski country 3 times last year no probs)  Have Canadian TYRE! Nordic Wintertracks on my truck (Ford Ranger) they are on sale now i believe good on ice stopping too...second tyre HALF PRICE...prolly get 4 for $500 hundred or so!!!!!  steelrims about $60  silver (black is so FUGLY).........

  Rush usually comes with the first early Snow dusting in NOV....buy NOW...no lineups OR even QUEUES  :D....and no OUT OF STOCK problemos............
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #9 on: September 22, 2008, 10:14:40 am »
Quote from: Just Bob on September 21, 2008, 08:52:20 pm

I have no idea how much to spend or what brands to go for, I think I need P225/60R16's but will check tomorrow.  Also why does everyone seem to mount them on steel wheels rather than just get them put on the alloys they already have?

And when do people purchase them (as in what month), as it was 25C today but I don't want to be caught out if everyone buys at the same time.

Thanks in advance.

If you are looking for 225/60/16's I will be selling a set of Nokian WRs that are <1 yr old and have been used for ~3K.  They are basically new.   

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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #10 on: September 22, 2008, 11:27:18 am »
there ya GO Bobby.............bargin' loudPEE'er down ta 50 pounds ALL in and ON..... ;D
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2008, 12:36:42 am »
What type of vehicle?
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2008, 08:39:52 am »
OK just checked, they are P225/60R16’s.  So Morty can you PM me a "CTC member" quote ;) for silver steelies an a selection of Winter tyres suitable for the KW area.

thanks in advance.

LP are you used ones on rims or just the tyres?
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2008, 09:13:28 am »
Bob you'll have to tell Morty what vehicle if you want wheels as well.   For offset and bolt circle.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2008, 10:42:36 am »
Quote from: Just Bob on September 23, 2008, 08:39:52 am
OK just checked, they are P225/60R16’s.  So Morty can you PM me a "CTC member" quote ;) for silver steelies an a selection of Winter tyres suitable for the KW area.

thanks in advance.

LP are you used ones on rims or just the tyres?

Just the tires Bob.   They were mounted on the factory alloys.   
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #15 on: September 23, 2008, 02:08:21 pm »
Turbo, you should be fine waiting until the end of next month when you'll (presumably) have more space to store the wheels/tires not in use. 
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #16 on: September 23, 2008, 07:52:37 pm »
QC might snap them all up this year... so the word on the street is.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #17 on: September 23, 2008, 07:56:46 pm »
..fer the Tabenac Shizzle wit dat eh!!!!!...... ;)...jest Keepin' it "REAL"...... ;D Louis louie
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #18 on: September 24, 2008, 12:52:20 am »
Not to beat a dead horse, but to quote wheels I will need to know the year, make and exact model.

Quebec will be needing a lot of winter tires this year with the mandatory winter law. Tires are going to be scarce and early is better. However, even discounting the PQ law... It is always wise to buy early when there is better selection.
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Re: First Winter Tyres
« Reply #19 on: October 09, 2008, 12:38:16 pm »
Morty,

Can you help a guy in NYC/NJ with winter tires?

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