Time has come. Winter tires are on!

Dr. G · 12-05-2010, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by GTI-Gabe

Anyone have fun driving around today? I'm in Markham and had to visit some friends in Stouffville, and I all I can say is that I love my tires!!!

Going up 9th line, 4 cars in the ditch including two SUVs. One R Class rear-ended by an Accord. On the way back, Police had closed the road and had me detour thru Elgin Mills. Didn't realize the downhill turn right before the Hwy 48 intersection, slammed on the brakes and tires grabbed like it was dry! Wife didn't realize how worried I was until I mentioned it.

Anyways, this is my first RWD car (every day use), and first set of Winters, and all I can say is... I want more snow!!!

What winters are you running?

OwnAge · 12-05-2010, 07:27 PM

Gti gabe im with you on that one. Last year i expected the worse from my car because of all the hate talk about rwd in winter. All i can say rwd+winter tires = a tank!

GTI-Gabe · 12-05-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr. G

What winters are you running?

Nokian Hakkapeliitta R

Not cheap, but safety was a priority when I did my research.

CHCCubs · 12-06-2010, 12:11 PM

Haven't been out yet today as I've got the day off work, but had no problems coming back from downtown last night on the DVP/404 which was just starting to get snow covered as I was heading home. Did a few quick stops and turns on the sidestreets near my house as well and was quite happy with the results.

chrome_dout · 12-06-2010, 04:35 PM

Running a set of Hankook iPike w409 with those awesome black steelies.

I believe the specs are 205/55/16. Looking forward to trying them in the snow.

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OwnAge Gourik 194 Rep 4,303 Posts Drives: Wrangler Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Innisfil Ontario. iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 328i [8.90]	Gti gabe im with you on that one. Last year i expected the worse from my car because of all the hate talk about rwd in winter. All i can say rwd+winter tires = a tank! __________________
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CHCCubs Colonel 97 Rep 2,101 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada iTrader: (0)	Haven't been out yet today as I've got the day off work, but had no problems coming back from downtown last night on the DVP/404 which was just starting to get snow covered as I was heading home. Did a few quick stops and turns on the sidestreets near my house as well and was quite happy with the results. __________________ 2013 BMW 328i xDrive Sport Line Mineral Grey on Everest Grey
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chrome_dout New Member 0 Rep 27 Posts Drives: e90 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Running a set of Hankook iPike w409 with those awesome black steelies. I believe the specs are 205/55/16. Looking forward to trying them in the snow.
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