I thought I'd share some pics of my winter tire set-up. I spent a lot of time debating between several rims but I finally decided on these. They are CSA Gladiators, and my tires are Pirelli 210s - 235-17 on the rear and 225-17 on the front. I paid $1998 CAD including taxes and shipping from Talon Tire in Quebec. They are amazing people, they know their stuff and they treat you right.

The first pic was right after I had them installed (clean). The second was a closer shot, but I didn't really feel like washing them. Its -12 outside !

 

wow those look suprisingly nice!!!
AND they fit over the brembos...sweet!
Thanks a lot for the info

 

6MT or auto? How do the tires work in the snow?

 

I have a 6MT, the SnoSport 210s are amazing in snow and ice while giving the good performance on dry pavement. The car was undriveable in snow with the Pilot Sports.

 

Do you know if most 17" wheels would work on the 6MT? Thanks.

 

Actually there are only a few 17" rims that will fit over the Brembo brakes on the 6MT. A few that come to mind are: CSA Gladiators, Mille Miglia Evo5 (Very similar to CSA Gladiators), Mille Miglia HT3, ASA KA3, and Sport Edition Fox 5.

 

Thanks again chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

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I am in Toronto and I'm truly getting my money's worth out of these snow tires. Somehow I think that there is still a pile of snow yet to come this winter !

 

There's gotta be more to come. At least we're prepared. So you live in TO and bought your tires and wheels in Quebec. I should have read a little closer. They look nice, similar to my Sedan's 17's.
My Enkei CDR9's with Yokahamas on my Coupe are ok, too.

Gsedanman's Coupe

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Talon Tire in Quebec was much cheaper than any of the TO dealers that I called. Plus, you save the PST !

Your Enkei rims look awesome. I considered those as well, but thought they were too nice to be used as a winter wheel. I wanted something very basic and cheap !

 

Are those the Brembo's though. They didn't look like it. Being from AZ and now in DC...god how i long for the warm days to just drive.........