Ready for winter :)
11-06-15, 09:29 AM
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11-06-15, 09:52 AM
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I ran both of my ISF's through several winters on Blizzaks (LM 25 & LM 32) and wasn't overly impressed by either tire on ice or in any sort of deep snow. However that being said, their dry performance wasn't that bad!
This year I went with Nokian Hakkapollitta 8 studded on the RCF and their dry performance is "wobbly" at best, however they hook up in deep snow and Ice like you wouldn't believe.
This year I went with Nokian Hakkapollitta 8 studded on the RCF and their dry performance is "wobbly" at best, however they hook up in deep snow and Ice like you wouldn't believe.
11-09-15, 02:50 PM
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11-11-15, 11:52 AM
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I ran both of my ISF's through several winters on Blizzaks (LM 25 & LM 32) and wasn't overly impressed by either tire on ice or in any sort of deep snow. However that being said, their dry performance wasn't that bad!
This year I went with Nokian Hakkapollitta 8 studded on the RCF and their dry performance is "wobbly" at best, however they hook up in deep snow and Ice like you wouldn't believe.
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This year I went with Nokian Hakkapollitta 8 studded on the RCF and their dry performance is "wobbly" at best, however they hook up in deep snow and Ice like you wouldn't believe.
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Why would I want to drive a beater at all... i used to have newer 1/2 ton trucks I drove in the winter but I bought an X5M a few years ago and sold my truck. Then I guess I figured I drove an X5M in the winter and it cost 2x more than the ISF so throw winter tires on and enjoy it all year
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11-11-15, 12:43 PM
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11-12-15, 07:22 AM
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They are pretty loud when driving slow; almost like you are picking up a ton of gravel and flinging it.
Once you're up and moving however they seem to quiet down, nothing I can't handle.
So far I haven't had a chance to really test them on snow or ice, but they definitely don't inspire confidence on dry pavement. I had a couple really really hairy drives with my ISF on "performance winters" through the mountains where I honestly have no clue how I didn't end up in the ditch. Hopefully these tires fix that problem.
Worst case scenario I take out the GLK
Once you're up and moving however they seem to quiet down, nothing I can't handle.
So far I haven't had a chance to really test them on snow or ice, but they definitely don't inspire confidence on dry pavement. I had a couple really really hairy drives with my ISF on "performance winters" through the mountains where I honestly have no clue how I didn't end up in the ditch. Hopefully these tires fix that problem.
Worst case scenario I take out the GLK
11-13-15, 08:26 PM
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That looks great Jeff, ya wobbly is a good way of putting it I often say they feel squishy. Mine are skinny and slightly taller so that dosent help either but they are great on ice and snow which is the purpose. It's a bit of getting used to on the dry pavement though.
Why would I want to drive a beater at all... i used to have newer 1/2 ton trucks I drove in the winter but I bought an X5M a few years ago and sold my truck. Then I guess I figured I drove an X5M in the winter and it cost 2x more than the ISF so throw winter tires on and enjoy it all year
Why would I want to drive a beater at all... i used to have newer 1/2 ton trucks I drove in the winter but I bought an X5M a few years ago and sold my truck. Then I guess I figured I drove an X5M in the winter and it cost 2x more than the ISF so throw winter tires on and enjoy it all year
11-14-15, 12:27 AM
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I also have rims, side skirts and a lip.... And I am lowered my car has No rust and it's as clean as most cars on here. I get it not everyone likes to winter drive their cars that's fine but they are very capable cars in the winter if you have a good set of tires.
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11-17-15, 07:35 AM
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I ran both of my ISF's through several winters on Blizzaks (LM 25 & LM 32) and wasn't overly impressed by either tire on ice or in any sort of deep snow. However that being said, their dry performance wasn't that bad!
This year I went with Nokian Hakkapollitta 8 studded on the RCF and their dry performance is "wobbly" at best, however they hook up in deep snow and Ice like you wouldn't believe.
This year I went with Nokian Hakkapollitta 8 studded on the RCF and their dry performance is "wobbly" at best, however they hook up in deep snow and Ice like you wouldn't believe.
