Winter is coming

"Highlander-Datsuns are Forever" (jamesbowland) 09/24/2018 at 20:37 • Filed to: None

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Gaze upon my new snow tires. I will put them on the day before the first snow fall. Usually early November.

I l ike the differences between the older ws70’s and these ws80’s. I’m going tonsell the old ones on Craigslist.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/24/2018 at 20:46

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The rule (or so I was told) in Germany was Halloween to Easter for snows, I still follow it. I am ready for an early winter though.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 09/24/2018 at 21:05

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I like those wheels. Mine look like shit.

Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/24/2018 at 21:09

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I picked up the wheels and tires last winter for $700, some guy had a kid and had to sell his Mustang GT. They are massive 275/40R19 and won’t be cheap to replace. What wheels do you have?

Dusty Ventures > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 09/24/2018 at 21:14

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Too many cold dry days here for that. My snows are like driving on a koosh ball on dry tarmac.

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/24/2018 at 21:15

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I need to sell mine...guess now is about the right time to list them. 

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Mr. FiSTer of Team FiST Fetish 09/24/2018 at 21:22

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I have the cheapest aluminum wheels les swab sells and the clear coat has bubbled and is pealing off from corrosion. I’m thinking about plasti dip white.

NKato > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/24/2018 at 21:26

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 I'm getting new tires installed this Friday. Blizzaks. And scrapping the old all seasons. Going to be on the snows from the start of October to the end of February, when I get new Cooper CS5 Ultra Touring tires onto my second set of rims. I know that means more wear on the winters but that's fine by me. It's my first full winter season with the Queen. 

functionoverfashion > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/24/2018 at 22:23

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Nice! We’ve got brandy-new snows for my wife’s Mini, and I picked up a set with ~600 miles on them for my car - both sets have their own wheels, so I can wait, it’s a quick swap. Probably Thanksgiving or so, at least for mine - maybe a bit sooner for my wife’s , with it’s run-flat summer tires.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > functionoverfashion 09/24/2018 at 22:34

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If there is any snow on the road it could be near impossible to get to our house in my Mazda without the snow tires.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > NKato 09/24/2018 at 22:36

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Do you get into the snow that much? I think a crown Vic would shred blizzaks, I would  probably go for something designed for a light truck.

NKato > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/24/2018 at 23:40

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The Blizzaks I'm getting are for light SUVs. And no, snow is a rarity here, but with the incoming onset of freezing temps at night and my nightly commute home at 3AM, I'm likely to encounter some nasty surprises. That and I plan to visit the mountains a few times. 

NKato > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2018 at 00:00

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Actually, on second thought I'm thinking about waiting until November. Long term forecasts look super mild...

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > NKato 09/25/2018 at 00:17

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Even in Montana I usually put my snows on around mid November. Just don’t wait for the December rush.

NKato > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2018 at 03:05

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Yeah, think I’ll wait for November. If I had a bit more money, I’d just move the old cop tires to my newer rims for all seasons. 

MM54 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2018 at 14:19

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I probably should put new tires on the 4runner before winter. The all-terrains on there have okay tread and claim to be snow rated but they’re old and questionable. I think there’s a nail in one, too.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > MM54 09/25/2018 at 16:11

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I almost never put dedicated snows onto a 4x4 unless you are planning on throwing down a ton of highway miles on solid ice. They do fine in 4wd, you just need to take it easy.

MM54 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2018 at 16:12

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I’m not planning on dedicated snow tires, just snow-rated all terrains which aren’t A) at 30% tread remaining and B) 6 years old

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > MM54 09/25/2018 at 16:15

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Ahh..... that makes sense.

MM54 > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/25/2018 at 16:54

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Surprisingly TireRack doesn’t have a ton of options that fit the bill in the right size (265/70R16) that I like, then again I’m not all that experienced in shopping for this type of tire . Going to have to do some shopping around.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/26/2018 at 20:03

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I am waiting for it to rain before I put my Nokians on the Subaru. Hoping to also make it until just about November for that as well. There is still a tiny amount of tread left on my summer tires so they will be alright without rain. Rain in LA is always a shit show though just because it literally hasnt rained one drop since at least like April. First ski trip is planned for Nov 16th so I have some time to enjoy the Falkens for a little bit longer.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) 09/26/2018 at 20:11

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Your car with snow tires is going to be amazing. I understand the Nokians are great too but I’ve had such good luck with bridgstone I’m sticking with those for now.

Wrong Wheel Drive (41%) > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 09/26/2018 at 20:24

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Well I only went with the Nokians because they are an all weather tire instead of the typical full on snow tire. This will be a compromise for absolute snow traveling ability, but it should be worth it in order to use them on dry pavement mostly. And this will be without being a stupid no season tire with its “M+S” crap rating. I am imagining it will still do better than my Miata on real snow tires though.