2017 GT snow tire question
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Snowy winter in Vancouver?
I'm in Ottawa, and a friend of mine moved to Vancouver ten years ago to get away from the cold and white stuff.
He constantly reminds me of how nice the winters are there compared to Ottawa.
Looks like you made a nice purchase, but do you really need them in Vancouver? Just wondering.
Cheers.
Go Sens.
joe6864: thanks for your comment!
Buzzman: I believe you haven't been following Vancouver news much earlier this year. We've had more snowfall than most of Canadian's coldest cities!
Citing a reference from Macleans on Feb 2017: As of Wednesday morning, Vancouver has had 58.4 cm of snow this winter seasonall of it coming in December and February. Thats more snow than has fallen on Toronto, Regina and Saskatoon. And if a major snowstorm thats expected to hit B.C. on Wednesday is as bad as weather watchers expect, Vancouvers accumulated snowfall may even surpass that of Edmonton.
http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/these-stats-show-how-brutal-vancouvers-winter-has-been/
The Weather God is certainly acting a lot differently in the last 2 years... signs of global warming? In my case, I feel that my purchase is justified.
Buzzman: I believe you haven't been following Vancouver news much earlier this year. We've had more snowfall than most of Canadian's coldest cities!
Citing a reference from Macleans on Feb 2017: As of Wednesday morning, Vancouver has had 58.4 cm of snow this winter seasonall of it coming in December and February. Thats more snow than has fallen on Toronto, Regina and Saskatoon. And if a major snowstorm thats expected to hit B.C. on Wednesday is as bad as weather watchers expect, Vancouvers accumulated snowfall may even surpass that of Edmonton.
http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/these-stats-show-how-brutal-vancouvers-winter-has-been/
The Weather God is certainly acting a lot differently in the last 2 years... signs of global warming? In my case, I feel that my purchase is justified.
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- 2022 2.5GT
Got round to fitting my winter wheels. They are the old CX-5 wheels that I ran on the 2016.5 before it got nicked. The tyres are Yokohama W Drives. I may just have my 19 pizzas painted while they are off to a more flattering colour. They were cleaned up ready for winter storage. Im waiting to see what the TPMS makes of it all! So far, nothing.
Interesting, I didn't realize 16" wheels would fit.
And your odometer rolling a tiny bit fast as well no? What size tire?
GJ-Molestor
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all three of those tires are good. I recommend looking at some classified ads such as Kijiji. I found a set of almost new Yokohama winter tires for $500 there.
I recommend also taking a look into the Yokohama Iceguard IG52C. I have these and they are great tires.
I recommend going for 18" rims for your winter set. it will look better and improve handling.
I recommend also taking a look into the Yokohama Iceguard IG52C. I have these and they are great tires.
I recommend going for 18" rims for your winter set. it will look better and improve handling.
More pressure.
Stock Toyos 225-55 R19 and winter tires are 225-70 R16
This site says 65MPH reading is actually 64.23. Not exactly something very noticeable but I am mileage low on my warranty anyway so not a big deal.
https://tiresize.com/speedometer-calibration/
Quoted for "nice ride"
Oh yeah that's fine..I didn't know if you might be running 65s..lot of sidewall there- is handling sloppy?
That's almost my car's identical twin btw..I blacked out the emblems only visible diff (and I'm running slightly wider/taller 235/65-17s- for now until oe sized 17 Xi2s go on)
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If I had but 1 wish this holiday season it would be to quote this in every thread ever questioning the value of winter tires!!
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- 2014 QX70 AWD
My GF had no interest in snow tires for her car. Then I bought her a set of studded general artics and boy did she change her opinion pretty quickly.
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- 2016.5 CX-5, 2013 MX-5 GT 6MT, 2012 VW GTI DSG
Winter Tires!
This long-time, true believer is now fully re-invested with two brand-spanking new sets for the coming winter; today 205/55R16 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's onto the GTI, and five days ago 225/65R17 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2's onto the CX-5.
Bring on winter driving!
This long-time, true believer is now fully re-invested with two brand-spanking new sets for the coming winter; today 205/55R16 Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2's onto the GTI, and five days ago 225/65R17 Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2's onto the CX-5.
Bring on winter driving!
