Winter tire recomendations?
Jul 7, 2003, 06:31 PM
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not recommended to run on lower load rated tires...
interesting that they don't have the size...
WR shows 235/45- 17, but has a stud size column...weird.
Didn't think these came studed.
interesting that they don't have the size...
WR shows 235/45- 17, but has a stud size column...weird.
Didn't think these came studed.
Jul 7, 2003, 07:00 PM
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The hot set up is to bolt on a set of the Evo 4 GSR or Evo 4-8 RS model 2 piston calipers and run either 15 or 16" wheels with a narrower, taller tire. The smaller brakes will obviously give up a bit in the braking department, but on slippery roads you typically can't use all of the capacity of the big Brembo's. I have a set of 16" OZ Racing wheels from an Evo 4 that I am going to mount some 215/55R16 snows on. I feel the Nokian work a bit better than the Blizzaks and definitely last longer. Although Bridgestone recently bought a portion of the Nokian Tire company so it will be interesting to see if they come out with something new for this winter...
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Jul 7, 2003, 07:16 PM
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Originally posted by emulous
I bought a set of 215/45/17 Michlein Artic Alpin's for my SVT Focus back in March
I bought a set of 215/45/17 Michlein Artic Alpin's for my SVT Focus back in March
What tire upgrade was on the Ranger?
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Jul 8, 2003, 06:25 AM
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My plan is to make braided steel brake lines with quick disconnect fittings. Should make the conversion rather painless. Like I mentioned, not the cheapest set-up, but should be the best performance wise.
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Jul 10, 2003, 08:38 PM
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Originally posted by flybyevo
Seth,
What tire upgrade was on the Ranger?
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Seth,
What tire upgrade was on the Ranger?
Great to meet on Saturday....
Flybyevo...
Nice meeting you too, sorry I suck at names, but I do remember you and your car.
The Ranger had the FX4 Level 2 package so from the factory, it had the Aluminum 15" forged Alcoa rims with BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO 31x10.5 tires same tires that come on the H2. I didn't feel the need to upgrade those as they performed flawelessly in the mud and snow.
Jul 10, 2003, 09:39 PM
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I might be taking a new job in N. VA and I am not going to be used to changing tires, etc., having lived in SoCal my whole life. My plan was to use the stock wheels for winter tires and some BBS wheels in 18" for the summer. Any VA residents who have a good tire recommendation for the winters? I've heard it's not too bad out there, but that is just what I've heard. Thanks 
Jul 10, 2003, 09:54 PM
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Originally posted by emulous
Nice meeting you too, sorry I suck at names, but I do remember you and your car.
The Ranger had the FX4 Level 2 package so from the factory, it had the Aluminum 15" forged Alcoa rims with BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO 31x10.5 tires same tires that come on the H2. I didn't feel the need to upgrade those as they performed flawelessly in the mud and snow.
Nice meeting you too, sorry I suck at names, but I do remember you and your car.
The Ranger had the FX4 Level 2 package so from the factory, it had the Aluminum 15" forged Alcoa rims with BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO 31x10.5 tires same tires that come on the H2. I didn't feel the need to upgrade those as they performed flawelessly in the mud and snow.
Thanks for posting all your pics. Do you have to resize?
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Jul 14, 2003, 01:08 PM
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E8 snowplow attachment?
I drove my evo almost all winter long with the stock rubber..it got around pretty well. I think the tires that come with the car are much worse on wet roads than snow..just my personal experience of course. I doubt I'll drive another winter on these tires..but if you live somewhere with "moderate" winters..its really not that bad if you dont want to shell out the huge cash for a set of winter wheels/tires.
I just HAD to attach that picture. Snow anyone?
-Bedlam
I just HAD to attach that picture. Snow anyone?
-Bedlam
Jul 14, 2003, 02:54 PM
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I like the Dunlop M2 Snow Sports alot (on my Porsche 944 Turbo S anyways). They make the stock size. Note: the are unidirectional, so can rotate front-rear but not left-right. H-rated for high speed winter driving (many winter tires are not meant for triple digit speeds) and they're great in the snow too.
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well, six years later, i have a buiddy who is a manager at Discount Tire who drives an 06 IX RS....He set me up with a set of Hancook Winter IPike in 235/45 17's for the stock IX wheels. I live in colorado so he understood that i need a really good set of winter tires. Military pricing was $532.
Oct 15, 2009, 09:45 AM
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well, six years later, i have a buiddy who is a manager at Discount Tire who drives an 06 IX RS....He set me up with a set of Hancook Winter IPike in 235/45 17's for the stock IX wheels. I live in colorado so he understood that i need a really good set of winter tires. Military pricing was $532.
If so, I bought a set new from Discount tire direct for $102 a piece last year. Right now it looks like they are $103 a piece shipped from discount tire direct. Size is 225/45/17.
Best purchase I've made! Makes driving in the snow 100 times more fun! They grip like you wouldn't believe!
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