Meh.

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10/09/2019 at 20:21 • Filed to: None

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Had to put my “winters ” (all seasons) on my OEM rims. Not a big fan of the look. But the COFL treasury is running low. I want Sparco Terras (16 inch) for my all seasons next year.

I have one winter left in the GMax AS-03's so there is no sense dropping down a rim and therefore tire size.

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Kinja'd!!! Scary__goongala! > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/09/2019 at 20:42

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This will be my first winter with my FiST. Trying to find a random set of cheap 16' OEM wheels that will fit on the car with winter tires. Dont want to put steelies on if I don’t have to without spending a shit ton.


Kinja'd!!! NKato > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/09/2019 at 20:42

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Speaking of winters, I plan to throw on my Blizzaks in November. That’s when I’m going to also do the oil change.

I’m expecting winter this year to be a bit more random. 


Kinja'd!!! CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Scary__goongala!
10/09/2019 at 20:44

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Good luck! If you wanted OEM 17's you could have mine after this winter. (We don't really get much winter)


Kinja'd!!! Scary__goongala! > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/09/2019 at 20:46

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Thanks tho, just like the ease of having 2 separate sets. Plus taller sidewall and slightly skinnier tire is better for snow


Kinja'd!!! AestheticsInMotion > NKato
10/09/2019 at 20:52

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I'd love to just get a play-by-play repeat of last year


Kinja'd!!! CB > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/09/2019 at 20:57

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Steelies with my WS80s go on next week.


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
10/09/2019 at 20:59

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No


Kinja'd!!! dogisbadob > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/09/2019 at 21:02

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15" wheels will fit on your Fiesta ST, and I think someone else on here does that. You get a real sidewall that will give you a better ride and won’t be as fragile. The Sparco Terra is available in the 15" size for your car

The ST wheel downsizer on here uses 205/50-15, although Tire Rack recommends 205/55-15. Both meet the minimum load rating, but the 50 has a wider tire selection

If you go with 205/55-15, the best bet seem to be this winter tire.
If you choose 205/50-15, get the Vredestein Quatrac 5 with the TR tire/wheel package

Here is a pic of the Sparco Terra and a pic of the Alutec Grip, both 15"

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Kinja'd!!! RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/09/2019 at 21:12

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I use the factory steelies and hubcaps that came with my car for my winters. My summers are mounted on the ‘98 Ford Escort alloys I use. :)


Kinja'd!!! NKato > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/09/2019 at 21:18

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 Yes. I'll dig you out of your driveway if necessary. 


Kinja'd!!! HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/09/2019 at 21:28

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Now that I have aftermarket wheels I can put winters on my stock wheels. I’m excited to not have ugly Sport Edition wheels. 


Kinja'd!!! Kailand09 > Scary__goongala!
10/09/2019 at 21:34

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As nasty looking as steelies are, I ended up happy to have them. With potholes and such, I'd rather have a cheaply repairable wheel than crack alloys. Imho


Kinja'd!!! AestheticsInMotion > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/09/2019 at 22:34

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But shoveling snow builds character 


Kinja'd!!! Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > AestheticsInMotion
10/09/2019 at 22:39

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[looks in mirror]

No.


Kinja'd!!! CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo
10/10/2019 at 09:30

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I think you mean sNOw


Kinja'd!!! CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > dogisbadob
10/10/2019 at 09:32

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Hmm, I'll look into it! We don't really get "winter" just cold/wet.


Kinja'd!!! someoneatacura > CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever
10/10/2019 at 17:27

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we get lots of ice, just not snow.


Kinja'd!!! CarsofFortLangley - Oppo Forever > someoneatacura
10/10/2019 at 17:29

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true.  But its contact patch/rubber material more than sidewall width that matters here