Calling cold climate IS250/350 owners with 18's
#16
Originally Posted by ES3
Nice work, did you special order or just pick it up off the lot!
#17
I want the Pirelli Nero M+S all-seasons. The price at Tire Rack is great. The only problem is they don't have they rear sizes that I need for my 18" wheels (255/40 18). The closest they have is (245/40WR18).
Will I be at a disadvantage if I went for a 245/40 tire instead of a 255/40 tire for my rear wheels?
Will I be at a disadvantage if I went for a 245/40 tire instead of a 255/40 tire for my rear wheels?
#18
Originally Posted by Bichon
Off the lot - in fact, practically off the truck, as it had just been delivered the preceding day (w/5 miles on the clock) when I pulled the trigger. I'd been on the fence about placing a special order, since I really wanted the Mark Levinson audio (none of the inital allocations of cars in the NE have ML), but wasn't crazy about waiting four months. Then I saw my car, the salesman sharpened his pencil, and the rest is history.
One of the best purchase stories I've heard. He must have used a sword to sharpen that thing!
#19
Originally Posted by Morrissey
I want the Pirelli Nero M+S all-seasons. The price at Tire Rack is great. The only problem is they don't have they rear sizes that I need for my 18" wheels (255/40 18). The closest they have is (245/40WR18).
Will I be at a disadvantage if I went for a 245/40 tire instead of a 255/40 tire for my rear wheels?
Will I be at a disadvantage if I went for a 245/40 tire instead of a 255/40 tire for my rear wheels?
Double check with tire rack, but actually that tire should fit your stock rim fine and in fact, the thinner tire: 245 vs 255 will handle better in snow!
#21
Originally Posted by e-man
I'd have to agree with SGT. I've heard that people with the Contiextremecontacts experience flat spots when the car is left to sit for only a few hours. Check out the reviews at tirerack.com. Even though the Pirelli's are a tad more expensive, they seem to get better overall reviews.
this is fiction. have had my contis for more than a year here in mass with no flat spots period.
#22
Originally Posted by ShooExpert
As ES3 said, the 245 is preferable to the 255 in the snow. It is a thinner tire which is better for snow.
#23
I actaully just kept my stock tires on and already been through 2 snow storms and did fine, just toook off the traction control (cause the wheels dont spin if they feel some slip when its on), got stuck for like a few seconds here and there but other than that did fine.
Had all michelen all seasons on my CLK430 and it wasn't any better, unless you go with winter/snow tires then your spending your money on something worth getting. Just my 2 cents.
Had all michelen all seasons on my CLK430 and it wasn't any better, unless you go with winter/snow tires then your spending your money on something worth getting. Just my 2 cents.
#24
Originally Posted by digital_b
this is fiction. have had my contis for more than a year here in mass with no flat spots period.
#25
Originally Posted by IS350spBLK
I actaully just kept my stock tires on and already been through 2 snow storms and did fine, just toook off the traction control (cause the wheels dont spin if they feel some slip when its on), got stuck for like a few seconds here and there but other than that did fine.
#26
Originally Posted by IS350spBLK
I actaully just kept my stock tires on and already been through 2 snow storms and did fine, just toook off the traction control (cause the wheels dont spin if they feel some slip when its on), got stuck for like a few seconds here and there but other than that did fine.
Had all michelen all seasons on my CLK430 and it wasn't any better, unless you go with winter/snow tires then your spending your money on something worth getting. Just my 2 cents.
Had all michelen all seasons on my CLK430 and it wasn't any better, unless you go with winter/snow tires then your spending your money on something worth getting. Just my 2 cents.
#30
^ Had those for my Miata a while ago. Not too bad for rwd all-season setup.
It allows the miata to be driven on 1" of fresh snow with no problem (and it has no traction control bty). These tires are quite grippy, and for the price they are very good bargain too!
For twisty roads during spring and summer, they performed decently well for my miata.
They are also not too loud when the threads are worn (unlike most high performance all season).
Bought them from tirerack.
I dont recommend these tires for track/autocross, however.
It allows the miata to be driven on 1" of fresh snow with no problem (and it has no traction control bty). These tires are quite grippy, and for the price they are very good bargain too!
For twisty roads during spring and summer, they performed decently well for my miata.
They are also not too loud when the threads are worn (unlike most high performance all season).
Bought them from tirerack.
I dont recommend these tires for track/autocross, however.
Last edited by SugarRush; 10-27-06 at 10:00 PM.