**Winterize your '07 G35S**
#16
Originally Posted by Robizzle
Anyone else diggin these 17's?
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...50&qty_front=4
Especially for a winter setup, and at $101, I'm likin 'em!
And I'm a total winter noob, can someone tell me should I be changing to winter tires for SNOW (seems logical) or if it doesn't snow, should I be changing them at a certain temperature (once again, logic would tell me 32 degrees F for ice... but I figure it can't hurt to ask)
http://www.tirerack.com/wheels/Wheel...50&qty_front=4
Especially for a winter setup, and at $101, I'm likin 'em!
And I'm a total winter noob, can someone tell me should I be changing to winter tires for SNOW (seems logical) or if it doesn't snow, should I be changing them at a certain temperature (once again, logic would tell me 32 degrees F for ice... but I figure it can't hurt to ask)
Seriously though, if you've never driven summer tires in the cold, and you tend to drive aggressively, pay attention to how your car behaves when the tires are cold. They are significantly less grippy than on a decent warm day.
#18
Just ordered the Goodyear F1s from Tirerack to replace the OEM Potenzas. Decided to see how they do this winter here in NYC. If the snow gets bad in January and February and the Goodyears have problems, I'll switch to 17s and put on Dunlop M3s.
I hope I don't feel the loss of handling. Will keep you all updated.
I hope I don't feel the loss of handling. Will keep you all updated.
#20
Originally Posted by csdstudio
^^ +1
And I've also waited too long and have gotten into trouble. Getting stuck downhill in an inch of snow with summer tires is NOT a myth. LOL
And I've also waited too long and have gotten into trouble. Getting stuck downhill in an inch of snow with summer tires is NOT a myth. LOL
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#25
Originally Posted by RCK
Just ordered the Goodyear F1s from Tirerack to replace the OEM Potenzas. Decided to see how they do this winter here in NYC. If the snow gets bad in January and February and the Goodyears have problems, I'll switch to 17s and put on Dunlop M3s.
I hope I don't feel the loss of handling. Will keep you all updated.
I hope I don't feel the loss of handling. Will keep you all updated.
#26
Have about 500 miles now on the Goodyear F1s, and I'm pleasantly suprised. The treads look like monster truck treads, with thick wide channels. And I was ready for road noise. But nothing noticeably worse than the summer Potenzas. In fact on certain highway surfaces, I'd say the Goodyear's were less noisy.
Dry handling is only very slightly worse with the Goodyear's. I made one move that I thought the Potenzas would handle better: a kind of tight S move from the left lane to the middle and back to the left lane.
No really rough weather yet here in NYC. But I can say the Goodyears handled heavy rain with standing water in the left lane with not a jot of trouble, more secure than Potenzas for sure.
I know in Kirkland WA your concern is rain and only occasional snow. I lived in Seattle for 7 years in the 70's, when I attended UW.
I must say that I was nervous about the summer Potenzas in temps below 40 degrees. So, I feel more secure with the Goodyear's.
Dry handling is only very slightly worse with the Goodyear's. I made one move that I thought the Potenzas would handle better: a kind of tight S move from the left lane to the middle and back to the left lane.
No really rough weather yet here in NYC. But I can say the Goodyears handled heavy rain with standing water in the left lane with not a jot of trouble, more secure than Potenzas for sure.
I know in Kirkland WA your concern is rain and only occasional snow. I lived in Seattle for 7 years in the 70's, when I attended UW.
I must say that I was nervous about the summer Potenzas in temps below 40 degrees. So, I feel more secure with the Goodyear's.
Last edited by RCK; 11-04-2007 at 11:29 PM.
#28
Yeah, I hope also to extend the tread life by alternating the G-years with the Potenzas. I did just see at Tire Rack's site a comparison of the Goodyear F1 Eagles to 30 or so other ultra high performance all seasons. Was pleasantly surprised to see it rated 3rd overall, tops in wet weather. In another comparison at Tire Rack with 4 other top all season ultras, the G-years came in second by a whisker to the Pirellis and beat them on wet surfaces.
So, even if our choices are severely limited, at least the choices are top notch.
So, even if our choices are severely limited, at least the choices are top notch.
#29
FX35 Winter Wheels
Just put my winter wheels on this past week and thought I'd share my setup. Wheels are 18s off an FX35, tires are Blizzak LM25s in size 225/50/R18. I obtained the wheels via eBay for $332.50 shipped, not bad for a set in almost perfect condition. Initially when I put them on I thought the FX35 spoke size made them look too bulky compared to the stock sport wheels they replaced, but since then they've grown on me and now I'm quite happy with them.
#30
Originally Posted by Sideshow7208
Just put my winter wheels on this past week and thought I'd share my setup. Wheels are 18s off an FX35, tires are Blizzak LM25s in size 225/50/R18. I obtained the wheels via eBay for $332.50 shipped, not bad for a set in almost perfect condition. Initially when I put them on I thought the FX35 spoke size made them look too bulky compared to the stock sport wheels they replaced, but since then they've grown on me and now I'm quite happy with them.