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#14 of 18 Re: Kia Spectra Tire/Wheel Questions [pf_flyer] by arb000 Nov 05, 2006 (5:03 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Oct 16, 2006 9:59 am) Hi, I am looking for winter tires/rims for my 2005 KIA Spectra 4-door. I'm in the GTA. Any ideas? I would prefer KIA rims or at least OEM's that fit. The dealers have been unhelpful. Thanks!   arb000 Replies to this message: spmrebel (Nov 07, 2006 5:43 pm)
#15 of 18 Re: Kia Spectra Tire/Wheel Questions [arb000] by spmrebel Nov 07, 2006 (5:43 pm)
Replying to: arb000 (Nov 05, 2006 5:03 pm) You might try places that sell used or nearly new take-offs from Spectras. You can get them at considerable discount. Try eBay. Also, consider looking at Hyundai OEM alloys from 01 thru 06 Elantra GT as there are the same 15x6 4-117mm lugs. Other options include looking for third party wheels from Discount Tire or Tire Rack
#16 of 18 Cooper tires by smalltown Sep 30, 2008 (12:28 pm)
I replaced the original tires with Cooper CS4 a few weeks ago on my 2005 Spectra5. So far, I haven't found any difference on dry or wet pavement. They are supposed to be better in snow. That is a major reason for getting them, so I won't be sliding around in winter. I'll post later after a few snows. These are rated at 60,000 miles.
#17 of 18 by lamronh49 Jan 30, 2009 (4:01 pm)
GY RS-A in our experience are OK but not great. I don't recall wear issues with them, but they are completely useless in snow. Eagle LS also seem OK in dry and wet, but they too have very limited snow traction. Rather than buy (or try to find) another set of steels and TPMS sensors and buy winter tires--by now you're looking at over a $1,000+ bill--I installed some Dunlop SP60s. All season tires, they're incredible in the snow and work fine in all conditions. Slight size discrepancy in that they're 195/65/15 vs the 195/60 that's stock, that's a 3% difference. Very happy with these tires, somewhere around 65 bucks per at tire rack. About the same at treadepot. Probably won't find them at your local tire shop.
#18 of 18 Re: Winter tires [geomatics] by ladyunner Nov 16, 2009 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: geomatics (Nov 22, 2005 8:21 am) What dealership in Ottawa and how long is it on for?

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