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bwlucas · 12-17-07, 02:11 PM

So I lost it last night right into a snowbank, coming into a Michigan turnaround, doing about 30mph on a road that normally runs 60.

Slammed the front end right into the snow at about probably 10, 15mph, ABS wouldn't stop me. Front of my passenger side bumper is popped off, the screw that holds it in place in the wheel well holds the plastic that snapped off from the main bumper. Small crack just below the headlight in the bumper, foglight molding broke off.

Goddamn stock tires with 24,000 miles, absolute crap in this snow.

Anyways, now I'm shopping for a good high-performance all season tire that will do much better than these stupid Michelins that have no bite in the tread. 225's here I come!

*C25A1guy* · 12-17-07, 02:23 PM

Falken Azenis RT-615.... oh wait.... you got snow. Nevermind

bwlucas · 12-17-07, 02:45 PM

What about Falken 452s? There's only one review I found on there about improved driving through snow on a Mazda 3, which is about the same weight as our cars I think.

http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...98&rd=17&ar=45

bwlucas · 12-17-07, 02:49 PM

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V

QKSLVER03 · 12-17-07, 02:49 PM

Lucas, the best thing to do is go to tirerack dot com and use their tire decision guide. Enter in your preferences and the conditions and they'll narrow down the selection for you. After that you can read the reviews and go from there.

bwlucas · 12-17-07, 02:58 PM

I've had these on an old 03 CL-S. Cheapest I've found, $101 for 225's.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....peed_rating=(Y)

Yeah, I've been looking. I just wish they rated the Falkens. :\

QKSLVER03 · 12-17-07, 03:06 PM

BTW, I'm sorry to hear about your bumper.

Cloud_Walker · 12-17-07, 03:11 PM

Don't get the Kumho Ecsta ASX. That's what I got and they aren't that great.

n0s_speed · 12-17-07, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C25A1guy

Falken Azenis RT-615.... oh wait.... you got snow. Nevermind

nice try dean.

n0s_speed · 12-17-07, 03:33 PM

sorry about the bumper lucas. i'm not much of a help here since i live in southern Cali. i'll leave this to the rest of the folks in the snow!

*Nikon1* · 12-17-07, 07:25 PM

I knew I posted these to Pip:

http://www.nokiantires.com/en/

Net-based Tires Sales:
http://www.tiresbyweb.com/showproduc...&ProdVar=49873

Nokian tyres come from the COLD ASSED side of the world And they know snow and ice. Best all season tire I ever drove on!

n0s_speed · 12-17-07, 07:42 PM

you and your nokians!

bwlucas · 12-17-07, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nikon1

I knew I posted these to Pip:

http://www.nokiantires.com/en/

Net-based Tires Sales:
http://www.tiresbyweb.com/showproduc...&ProdVar=49873

Nokian tyres come from the COLD ASSED side of the world And they know snow and ice. Best all season tire I ever drove on!

Damned shits are expensive!

Looks like I'm going with a set of these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....peed_rating=(Y)

I have to call my Discount Tire to double check the 215 vs 225 rating. Last time I was there back in October I was told a 225 would fit on my stock 17" wheel.

*Nikon1* · 12-17-07, 08:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwlucas

Damned shits are expensive!

Looks like I'm going with a set of these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....peed_rating=(Y)

I have to call my Discount Tire to double check the 215 vs 225 rating. Last time I was there back in October I was told a 225 would fit on my stock 17" wheel.

In my experience - you get what you pay for! When it's safety and handling - I'll scrimp on my Starbucks or dinner at Ruth's Cris to stay safe and fast!

n0s_speed · 12-17-07, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwlucas

Damned shits are expensive!

Looks like I'm going with a set of these: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....peed_rating=(Y)

I have to call my Discount Tire to double check the 215 vs 225 rating. Last time I was there back in October I was told a 225 would fit on my stock 17" wheel.

those tires doesn't look like their good during winter.

rated:

6.4 - light snow
6.6 - deep snow traction
6.6 - ice traction

dunno about you, but if i were you, i'd find something with atleast 8.0 rating for snow.

12-17-07, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
bwlucas Resident OCD Car Detailer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 23 Posts: 653 Your Mood: Car 1: 06 RSX TYPE S	Need new tires. So I lost it last night right into a snowbank, coming into a Michigan turnaround, doing about 30mph on a road that normally runs 60. Slammed the front end right into the snow at about probably 10, 15mph, ABS wouldn't stop me. Front of my passenger side bumper is popped off, the screw that holds it in place in the wheel well holds the plastic that snapped off from the main bumper. Small crack just below the headlight in the bumper, foglight molding broke off. Goddamn stock tires with 24,000 miles, absolute crap in this snow. Anyways, now I'm shopping for a good high-performance all season tire that will do much better than these stupid Michelins that have no bite in the tread. 225's here I come! __________________

12-17-07, 02:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
C25A1guy The Mongolian Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Chan Marino, CA Age: 24 Posts: 6,342 Your Mood: Car 1: 2002 RSX Car 2: 2007 Honda Ridgeline Car 3: 2005 Honda Civic	Falken Azenis RT-615.... oh wait.... you got snow. Nevermind __________________ Click here to see my gallery! Thanks To my sponsors and affaliets: M1 Autobody, ICB Motorsports, Honsport, Hondata, E Auto Parts, New Century Auto, APR Performance, Toyo Tires, Buddy Club USA, Torco Racing Oils, GenX Graphics

12-17-07, 02:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
bwlucas Resident OCD Car Detailer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 23 Posts: 653 Your Mood: Car 1: 06 RSX TYPE S	What about Falken 452s? There's only one review I found on there about improved driving through snow on a Mazda 3, which is about the same weight as our cars I think. http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/fin...98&rd=17&ar=45 __________________

12-17-07, 02:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
bwlucas Resident OCD Car Detailer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 23 Posts: 653 Your Mood: Car 1: 06 RSX TYPE S	http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=V __________________

12-17-07, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
bwlucas Resident OCD Car Detailer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 23 Posts: 653 Your Mood: Car 1: 06 RSX TYPE S	I've had these on an old 03 CL-S. Cheapest I've found, $101 for 225's. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....peed_rating=(Y) Yeah, I've been looking. I just wish they rated the Falkens. :\ __________________

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