Snow/Ice winter tires

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#658 of 708 Re: recent snows in Portland Or [hammerhead] by kurtamaxxxguy Dec 17, 2008 (7:15 pm)
Replying to: hammerhead (Dec 17, 2008 6:09 pm) A fair number of drivers in Portland are using Chains or studded tires (which are legal here). ODOT mandated them a few days ago. There were plenty of people adjusting them as well.
#659 of 708 dumb question but... by homefry1040 Dec 19, 2008 (8:51 pm)
Dad's car currently has summer 195/70/14 tires, can I put Blizzaks that are 215/70/14's on it? 98 Camry-thanks in advance.... Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 20, 2008 6:16 am) paisan (Dec 20, 2008 6:36 am) shipo (Dec 20, 2008 6:41 am) homefry1040 (Dec 20, 2008 6:49 am) and 1 more... homefry1040 (Dec 21, 2008 5:12 am)
#660 of 708 Re: dumb question but... [homefry1040] by shipo Dec 20, 2008 (6:16 am)
Replying to: homefry1040 (Dec 19, 2008 8:51 pm) Hmmm, you can, but there are two issues to consider: 1) There is a very good chance that you will have fender clearance issues both during turning and when hitting bumps. Why? The 215s are fully 1.1" larger in diameter and 0.8" wider than the 195s that are currently on his car. 2) If you mount the 215s on the car, you will be traveling roughly 5% faster than your speedometer reads. Said another way, if you happen to roll through a speed-trap in a 65 mph zone on the highway and you "think" you're going 72 (per the speedometer), you'll actually be moving at just over 75. That might be just enough to get you a ticket. Replies to this message: paisan (Dec 20, 2008 6:36 am) shipo (Dec 20, 2008 6:41 am) homefry1040 (Dec 20, 2008 6:49 am) isellhondas (Dec 20, 2008 12:47 pm) homefry1040 (Dec 21, 2008 5:12 am)
#661 of 708 Re: dumb question but... [shipo] by paisan Dec 20, 2008 (6:36 am)
Replying to: shipo (Dec 20, 2008 6:16 am) 3) For Snow tires you actually want a narrower tire than stock or stock size. The Narrower tires will cut through the snow better than a wider floatier tire. -mike Subaru Guru and Track Instructor Replies to this message: shipo (Dec 20, 2008 6:41 am) homefry1040 (Dec 20, 2008 6:49 am) isellhondas (Dec 20, 2008 12:47 pm) homefry1040 (Dec 21, 2008 5:12 am)
#662 of 708 Re: dumb question but... [paisan] by shipo Dec 20, 2008 (6:41 am)
Replying to: paisan (Dec 20, 2008 6:36 am) I totally agree, however, within the context of his original question, I didn't feel it was necessary to point that out.
#663 of 708 Re: dumb question but... [paisan] by homefry1040 Dec 20, 2008 (6:49 am)
Replying to: paisan (Dec 20, 2008 6:36 am) Mike: Thanks for the detailed and timely answer! Looks like I will need to go another direction. I was hoping to get blizzaks used-but not going to happen. Do I get another question? Here's the scenario: Dad is 89 drives his camry cross town to get to shops and doctors-roughly 10 round trip miles, max speed 35. We live in Central Oregon, generally storms hit and streets are poor for two days, then clear off. Current tires: Goodrich premier touring with 15K, the only "affordable" options are finding used winter tires, or buying new Goodrich Traction TA's in that size. Would the TA's be "that" much different than what he has as far as snow and ice capabilities? And he is not ready to give up his independence and be chauffeured! Thanks Replies to this message: isellhondas (Dec 20, 2008 12:47 pm)
#664 of 708 Re: dumb question but... [homefry1040] by isellhondas Dec 20, 2008 (12:47 pm)
Replying to: homefry1040 (Dec 20, 2008 6:49 am) Try Craig's List. I just found a NICE set of almost new studded snow tires for our son's Explorer. He was asking 100.00 and I didn't argue with him especially when he told me he had five calls within the first hour he had them posted!
#665 of 708 Re: dumb question but... [paisan] by homefry1040 Dec 21, 2008 (5:12 am)
Replying to: paisan (Dec 20, 2008 6:36 am) then 195/75/14 would be a better fit than the oem's? think that size is available on Craigslist...
#666 of 708 steep driveway by airtas Dec 21, 2008 (6:50 pm)
On my RSX I have Nokian WR G2's which are better than all seasons but not dedicated snow tires. My driveway is uphill and when it snows/ice I can not get it up. (haha) (stop the jokes) My neighbors driveway is very similar and I can it up fine....makes no sense. Will dedicated snow tires help me? Will anything help me? Oh to make matters worse my fiancee has a Civic Coupe with all seasons and she cant get it up at all where I can sometimes. Replies to this message: kurtamaxxxguy (Dec 21, 2008 8:48 pm) paisan (Dec 22, 2008 3:03 am)
#667 of 708 Re: steep driveway [airtas] by kurtamaxxxguy Dec 21, 2008 (8:48 pm)
Replying to: airtas (Dec 21, 2008 6:50 pm) 1. are the driveways the same slope (neighbor's shallower?)? 2. is his gravel, and yours paved? Or Vice Versa? 3. Which wheels start spinning first on your driveway (rear? Front? random?). So far the WRG2's (V series) on my Forester have handled 4-6" of icy snow with no trouble whatever, and that includes 20 degree icy hills other cars were sliding backwards on. However, I have found that if there is a lot of icy slush on top of ice, the WRG2's can slip a fair bit. Cresting small icy hills can set the Forester to sliding until it's over the bump and weight is back on the tires. If it's your front tires that are breaking loose, then Auto Socks might help. They have good traction on ice. Replies to this message: paisan (Dec 22, 2008 3:03 am)