My Winter Rims/Tires Setup: TRMotorsport C2 + Blizzak LM-25 w/TPMS w/pics (AK370Z)

spearfish25

FWIW, the dry grip of the winter tires is much better now as the temps have dropped. The last few days we've been in the 20s to 30s and the grip is much much better (as expected).

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dlmartin81

It's been snowing to day in PA today. I'm sure it is too in NJ. Have you tested them on the snow yet?

bluestyle55

I had the Blizzak LM-25's on my STi and WOW, they were awesome! For example, I could slam on the breaks and the ABS didn't even engage. Granted it was a AWD car but non the less I was very pleased with them.

Does anyone know if anyone on this forum has actually driven in snow with there Z with snow tires? I am torn between either just giving up on the idea of driving in the snow or buying a set of rims with snow tires.

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spearfish25

I'll be able to answer this question in about 1 hour when I go to work today. I'll get another shot at it tomorrow into Wednesday with another winter storm.

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sinceday1

I was driving on snow today.. Blizzak LM25 + A7 rims..
It seems to handle the snow fine. I mean of course you need to pay caution and drive defensively, but, Z seems to do the job fine with a set of winters.

ChrisSlicks

AWD has zero effect on braking. The STi probably would easily out brake the Z in the snow but that is mostly because it has a more compliant suspension.

JB1

Be glad you have the winter tires on! In that same weather last week, dry but freezing, grip of the summer tires is gone. I did expect this to some extent but grip dropped of a lot more then I expected. I was hoping to be able to use the Z on summer tires on nice, dry winter days but that's not going to work. So I'll be switching to winter tires sooner rather then later.

And I'll probably follow your and AK's advice on the wheel and tire combo or look for some base wheels for sale. Thanks Spear and AK for your feedback!

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areyouin729

The wheels work for winter, I decided to keep my base 18's for winter wheels

kenchan

here's my winter setup...

ChrisSlicks

Dude, I'm sorry

kenchan

my Z and G are both hibernating now... it's snow season here.

CCCLXXZ

I second this... should have went with the g35x. Would be a much better choice for the shitty weather and roads in Illinois since you have a Z.

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MightyBobo

All the while costing significantly more lol.

When you all get stuck, give me a yell - I'm the guy with the truck and tow straps driving by you. Keep those tow hooks handy! Thats for the people who dare use the Potenza's in the winter, and not Blizzak's btw...

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JB1

After some serious snow here in Chicago, I decided to spend my Xmas bonus wisely and order some winter tires and wheels. I got the same TireRack wheel/tire combo as AK. For looks I also added spacers (rear only), Ichiba V2 25mm. As I first received the wheels, I added the spacers a few days later, see the difference in the pics below:


Without spacers:







With spacers:









I think it looks pretty good

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AK370Z

That looks awesome JB1! Love these rims. Did you notice how light they are too?

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