My IX GSR + Snow = :(
Dec 19, 2009, 05:32 PM
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i just spent an hour driving on up and down rt1 on half worn kumho asx's going 35mph it was very stable... in slow turns it drifts alil and you correct... evo is great in the snow if you have tires...
honestly if the evo is your daily driver, it sounds like you dont have much experience w/ sportscars. potenza's are SUMMER TIRES, even WITH awd you will kill yourself in this weather (or get stuck haha). shoulda done your research man!
honestly if the evo is your daily driver, it sounds like you dont have much experience w/ sportscars. potenza's are SUMMER TIRES, even WITH awd you will kill yourself in this weather (or get stuck haha). shoulda done your research man!
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Dec 19, 2009, 05:40 PM
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With proper winter tires on my evo feels like a totally different car. I was expecting the winter tires to be good but they actually blow me away with how good they grip. An ACD equipt evo with snow tires is unstoppable. I bet I could go out and snow plow with my front air splitter. It gets around way better than my 4x4 tacoma with aggressive A/T tires.
I know exactly what the OP is talking about. I first got my evo last year with 255 rt615's. I had no idea a tire could be so horrible. I almost slide into the side of my garage just trying to park it in less than 1/2" of slush.
The altimax arctics are a good deal at tirerack. I like my hankook ipike w409's.
I know exactly what the OP is talking about. I first got my evo last year with 255 rt615's. I had no idea a tire could be so horrible. I almost slide into the side of my garage just trying to park it in less than 1/2" of slush.
The altimax arctics are a good deal at tirerack. I like my hankook ipike w409's.
Dec 19, 2009, 05:56 PM
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I have blizzaks ws-50 and they went through 15 inches of snow with NO problems. They dont slide, or get squirly. In snow mode, with blizzaks...i could stop in 15 inches of powder and start again without issue. And my car is lowered also...so my front end was snow plowing.
Dec 19, 2009, 06:29 PM
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I used the Icebears last year and really liked them. Luckly, this year the Evo can stay parked in the garage all winter so I'm not going to bother putting my snow tires on. The all-seasons on my Mazda got me through the snow today.
Dec 19, 2009, 08:16 PM
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I didn't crash it, and certainly dont plan on it.
It's sitting in my driveway untouched since noon and will remain so until the snow clears around tuesday, and then I''ll throw my BBS set with the Falken All Seasons I have.
Relax d00ds.
It's sitting in my driveway untouched since noon and will remain so until the snow clears around tuesday, and then I''ll throw my BBS set with the Falken All Seasons I have.
Relax d00ds.
Dec 20, 2009, 05:38 AM
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The snow option on the traction control is really that bad? A year ago when I first got my evo, I was able to drive just fine with regular tires 45% tread in alaska. It was just the engaging the clutch from a stop was the problem, I would turn slightly sideways as I accelerate. Nothing major. I never had a problem not getting traction with the TCS selected on snow.
Dec 20, 2009, 09:55 AM
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+1 For Blizzaks. The WS50's were good but the WS60's are even better as an all around tire for the winter, IMO. Whatever you do, don't drop the tire pressure if you are driving in snow. That works on ice because it increases the foot print of the tire but in snow it just makes the tire sit up on top of the snow instead of digging down through it. It is a common mistake many make with snow tires. In the snow you want a narrow tire with regular pressure to get maximum bite. If you think the Avalon is good with snow tires, wait until you get a set on the EVO! Just remember to go with a narrow tire as well.
Dec 20, 2009, 11:33 AM
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I had some issues on my way to work today. It wasnt any worse then when I had my cobalt.
I think you just have a heavy foot lol.
I have the stock summer tires on my X, and I was doign 65-70 on I95 this morning.
I also drove through my neighborhood today which wasnt touched, and did slide here and there but never lost total control.
back on topic tho
Blizzaks are beast for snow, but thats it. I would rather see you go all season, and save your self the hassle of going back and forth.
The Kumho are great tires.
I think you just have a heavy foot lol.
I have the stock summer tires on my X, and I was doign 65-70 on I95 this morning.
I also drove through my neighborhood today which wasnt touched, and did slide here and there but never lost total control.
back on topic tho
Blizzaks are beast for snow, but thats it. I would rather see you go all season, and save your self the hassle of going back and forth.
The Kumho are great tires.
