Looks like winter may hit sooner than expected. Size needed 225/50r17

Looking at some winter tires. Thinking about these,
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS60&partnum=25R7BZWS60&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

Was thinking about some dunlop wintersports but they seem to be only available in runflat in my size and it's too much $$$.

Thoughts?

I had the Dunlop Sport 3Ds on Brandons car and they were amazing. I am going to try and round some up for my '08, depending on price. Pretty sure you can get a set of snow tires in town for around $300-$350 mounted and balanced. That is what I was suppose to be doing today, but decided to nap instead.

Yeah I guess the problem with me is that the wintersports in the size I need (the non runflats) have been recalled. they simply don't make them anymore.

I'll have to call around and see what some of the peeps in town have in the size I need.

Why are you interested in a RUNFLAT so bad?

I don't want runflat. What I'm saying is that the wintersports are ONLY available in my size in a runflat model. So I really can't get them. Too much $$. And supposedly people have had traction issues with the runflat model as opposed to the traditional Wintersport 3D.

I want wintersports non-runflats.. but they don't make them in 225/50r17.

That is why I think i'll be getting the Blizzacks.

Well at the very least, I can't find them online for sale. Saw mention of a recall on that particular size.

However I can see them on dunlops website. And retail price is $252 per tire!! HA!

My bad, I read your post wrong. Pretty sure you can go down to Staley's and get a good deal. Those guys are the best, very informative and not a bunch of jerks like TireRama.

You could get a WAY better deal going through someone in town on snow tires. I just looked at the link in your first post and noticed the $142 price tag. OUCH!! You could probably get tires for around $100 apiece mounted and balanced in town. My brother got his for $350 M&B.

The Blizzacks are for sure good winter tires. I have drove several cars with those tires on them and they always impressed me. They might be a little more spendy, but well worth it.

+1 for Staleys. Best place to take your car IMO

Talked to Staleys. for a set of blizzacks mounted and balanced he originally told me 205 a piece. So thats about $820

Got him down to $195 a piece which is $780 mounted and balanced.

He said if I brought the wheels and tires in, it would be $20-$25 a piece to mount and balance.
I can order them from tirerack for 142 a piece plus shipping which works out to $629 + about $100 for mount and balance from staleys which equals = $729

So yeah. Fun stuff.

Aight well, spoke with the pops, he the manager over at chevy and he's gonna hook me up with some blizzacks for $700 even. Mounted and balanced.

Ya, go Terry!! lol

Unless you get a hook up your almost always able to get a better deal on-line than locally. Its crazy how much money you can save. They wanted $500 more for my truck tires locally. I guess there must still be lots of people that don't use the internet!

They be mounted! Blizzak WS60s 225/50r17 mounted on BBS



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Thanks guys!

Damn you need to get some black summer wheels Luke

I know it makes me want to black out my goldies.

These blizzaks are definitely cushy. Feels kinda like drivin a truck now lol.

Haha just powdercoat the goldies

The black does look bomb Luke, but so does the gold...........
Black Gold
Oh I can't decide!!

I need tires too!!!!!

These are the quotes I got from the places that actually had a 205/50/17. Other places did not even stock and could not get them. ??? Numbers are pretty scary!! Tirerack or Victoriatire here I come!

Whalen Tire - 245-3088 - Michelin X-Ice $179.50 - $718.00

A to Z - 245-7781 - Toyo Observe $168.00 - $672.00

Staleys - 259-8335 - Federal $125.74 - $502.96
Linglong $111.00 - $444.00
Hercules Raptus - $119.68 - $478.72
Kuhmo KH16 - $144.50 - $578.00
Toyo Observe $178.00 - $712.00

Just ordered my tires. They are only 'Q' rated (100mph), but I dont think I have even had my car to 100mph in the 2 years I have had it. These got really good reviews.



Forgot to mention, these were only $425 shipped. Pretty good deal if you ask me. I also like the tread design.

Ended up getting the stock 205s. I AM SO EXCITED, no sliding around this year baby! Bridgestone Potenzas are POO!!

So ok this is my first time running a dedicated winter tire. Anybody else notice a decrease in MPG and a little less peppyness out of the car on winter tires?

I'm excited too! Now I can't wait for snow haha!

My gas has gone down with the tires. Feels really soft also.

Herro?

Again I say

Just got my snow tires mounted yesterday and they are wonderful. Car feels about the same, just a hair softer than before, which of course makes sense with all that rubber.

This mornings drive to work was absolutely fantastic. No slip, No ABS no nothing. She just trudged through like nothin. Gotta love it. Highly recommend a good set of snow tires to anyone this time of year.

Amen brother Luke, AMEN!!

I am about to order some snow tires myself. I am curious how you chose that tire size Luke. I thought a 235/45 was the optimal tire size for the GR.

My tires on my car now are 205/55/r16. Should I stick w/ 205/55's or should I look into another size? Does anyone know where I can find chart or some info regarding optimal sizes/applications?

Here are some descent snow tires. I love Falken lol!!!

http://www.vulcantire.com/hs439_s.htm

Try www.tirerack.com also

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSearchResults.jsp?search=true&performance=W&width=205%2F&ratio=55&diameter=16&x=6&y=9

I found this also!!! Goodluck buddy!!

Here's what I'm stuck between... The General's that Mike has and the Winterforce's that Russ has. I have seen both of them in person and they both seem to have great reviews...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Firestone&tireModel=Winterforce&partnum=06SR6FWF&i1_Qty=4&i1_Qty=4
and...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=Altimax+Arctic&partnum=055QR6AMAXA&i1_Qty=4&i1_Qty=4

I'd go with the general's just because I like the tread pattern better, but either will most likely serve you well.

Stick with your stock size as when it comes to snow going any wider won't do much for you. I went with an oddball size as they don't normally fit 17s on my car and thats what I had to work with.

Speaking of which I threw the summer wheels back on for a while. It's been beautiful outside.

Well I just ordered up the Generals! $380 shipped all said and done. Bam!

Congrats on a sweet set of snow tires.

Where'd winter go?

I'm not missing it. lol