Winter No. 4 and I'm Still Amazed

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 12/16/2015 at 18:11 • Filed to: None

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Winter No. 4 in NW Montana and I’m still amazed at how freaking awesome snow tires are. Here’s my DD with some Bridgstone WS 70’s. If you all have photos of your snow shoes lets see them out in the open.

HammerheadFistpunch > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 18:21

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I have ws60’s that are going to the bin to be replaced with ws80 tomorrow courtesy of VW’s I’m sorry money. Thanks VW!

Future next gen S2000 owner > HammerheadFistpunch 12/16/2015 at 18:22

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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > HammerheadFistpunch 12/16/2015 at 18:26

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The 80’s are really good, I have them on the Outback (the car my wife gets to drive). Two of my co-workers have put he WS80’s on their outbacks and are really happy.

Scary__goongala! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 18:28

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Snow ain’t no thing with the right tires.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Scary__goongala! 12/16/2015 at 18:32

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I would star this, but my clicks are futile. Is that a bill murray sticker?

MarquetteLa > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 18:34

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No pictures, but will video do?

Eric @ opposite-lock.com > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 18:35

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It hasn’t been cold enough (when I’ve been here) this year to slap them on yet. I, too, have a set of WS70s for my car. They’re all mounted up and stacked in my living room.

Once it is cold enough, I’ll get them on there...

Frank Grimes > Scary__goongala! 12/16/2015 at 18:37

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need some snows on my m edition.

Scary__goongala! > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 18:37

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That it is Highlander.

-this space for rent- > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 18:38

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Dunlop Wintersport M3 ftw

Scary__goongala! > Frank Grimes 12/16/2015 at 18:38

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I’m just awaiting snow for hoonage this year. Picture was taken last year.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > MarquetteLa 12/16/2015 at 18:40

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323 turbo drift action! YESSSS.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > -this space for rent- 12/16/2015 at 18:55

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Nice. Does the 3 series have traction control or do they leave it up to you? My car is too old and cheap to have TC.

for Michigan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 18:56

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WS80s

Unfortunately, I’ve seen snow exactly once in the last month and a half.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Scary__goongala! 12/16/2015 at 18:57

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I can do doughnuts going in reverse only

-this space for rent- > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 19:00

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Yes, but easily shut off.

whoarder is tellurium > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 19:00

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This pic from last year... when we had snow. This year is going quite differently but I put them on anyways. Sottozero 3 tires on Sport Edition A8 wheels (which are made of iron).

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > whoarder is tellurium 12/16/2015 at 19:02

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Nice, I love those 2+2 Z cars.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > for Michigan 12/16/2015 at 19:05

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I wanted the 2.3l when I bought mine but they were still kinda pricy. I found my 2i fully optioned so it’s basically an S model with the wimpy motor.

Scary__goongala! > MarquetteLa 12/16/2015 at 19:05

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How is the Exocet build going?

whoarder is tellurium > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 19:06

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Almost 50/50 weight balance means the rears get loose all the time. Its a fun challenge.

Jarrett - [BRZ Boi] > Scary__goongala! 12/16/2015 at 19:44

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I wussed out and didn’t want to pony up the $800+insurance it would have cost me to do this :(

MarquetteLa > Scary__goongala! 12/16/2015 at 20:38

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Lots of life changes going on lately, with a new job and new place, I haven’t been able to allocate the time or money to the project that I should be. Realistically, the build will probably start in earnest next fall. Thanks for asking though!

for Michigan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 21:54

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Mine was the only BK hatchback with a stick within a reasonable radius when I was looking. Those were the two biggest factors for me, getting the larger, more powerful engine was just a bonus.

There’s a 5-speed ‘08 2.0 at one of the local dealers that I kind of want to check out just to see what the smaller engine is like. I can’t imagine 16 hp makes all that much difference.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > for Michigan 12/16/2015 at 22:37

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The 2.0 is surprisingly adequate and returns upper 20’s for around town driving an low to mid 30’s on the highway. The motor is very rev happy and pulls strong to redline. I really can’t complain.

smobgirl > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/16/2015 at 22:58

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Potato pic, but 8-10 inches of snow couldn’t stop me!

I should probably make sure I didn't snowplow my front plate off though.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > smobgirl 12/16/2015 at 23:22

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I’m guessing the Arabath is a little snow plow, looks like fun.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/17/2015 at 00:11

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beigemobile is beige, but grippy

for Michigan > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/17/2015 at 00:16

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That’s about what i figured. I average mid-20s around town and low-30s on the highway with the 2.3.

MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 12/17/2015 at 14:00

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I got some General Altimax Arctics for the MR2 last winter and it completely blew my mind how awesome they were. Now here we are halfway through December and it’s still in the 60’s.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > MR2_FTW - Group J's resident Stig 12/17/2015 at 14:33

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Nice rally lights, sorry for the lack of snow. Those General Tires w/ studs are really popular here.