Changing tires onto rims

Strangler · 10-27-2011, 10:05 PM

Hey all,

I've been thinking about getting all season tires for the coming up winter. There was a snow storm last year and I had hell driving with these performance tires. I saw cars such as the corolla moving normally in the snow while I was struggling the entire way to work.

I'm thinking about buying these all season tires. Does anyone know how much the shop will charge for putting these tires on and taking the OEM one off?

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2011, 10:12 PM

Most shops will charge anywhere from $75-$150 for mount & balance.

FWIW, all seasons generally still suck in the snow on RWD. If you want real snow performance you need to look at dedicated winter/snow tires.

If you are set on all seasons, though, the only one with a worthwhile snow rating are the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. Everything else you will still be slipping and sliding, albeit less than with your summers.

kenchan · 10-27-2011, 11:35 PM

yah, just get a used set of wheels, wat not and get snow tires. allseason tires dont do crap in the snow for RWD. plus you risk mounting marks on your factory sport wheels if you have them.

checkout tirerack.com talk to x294 alex. he can help you out on a winter set including cheezo wheels they offer or one of the nicer ones.

m4a1mustang · 10-27-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, just get a used set of wheels, wat not and get snow tires. allseason tires dont do crap in the snow for RWD. plus you risk mounting marks on your factory sport wheels if you have them.

checkout tirerack.com talk to x294 alex. he can help you out on a winter set including cheezo wheels they offer or one of the nicer ones.

Leave it to ken to talk about a wheel of cheese in a tire thread.

Strangler · 10-29-2011, 12:46 AM

Would you drive with winter tires for the entire winter season even though it doesn't snow?

Cmike2780 · 10-29-2011, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strangler

Would you drive with winter tires for the entire winter season even though it doesn't snow?

Yeah, you can leave them on all winter. They don't grip as well all-seasons or summer tires on dry pavement, but they work fine as long as you don't drive too aggressive.

Like others have said, having a dedicated winter set is the best way to go.

kenchan · 10-29-2011, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Leave it to ken to talk about a wheel of cheese in a tire thread.

i luvs american cheeze~ cheddar too.

sonic370 · 10-29-2011, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yah, just get a used set of wheels, wat not and get snow tires. allseason tires dont do crap in the snow for RWD. plus you risk mounting marks on your factory sport wheels if you have them.

checkout tirerack.com talk to x294 alex. he can help you out on a winter set including cheezo wheels they offer or one of the nicer ones.

not to get off subject but i will be changing tires next week. aren't tire shops
responsible for any rims they mess up. i plan on a inspection by the shop before they start the work

10-27-2011, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
Strangler Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: CA Posts: 260 Drives: 10 370z Touring 6MT Rep Power: 15	Changing tires onto rims Hey all, I've been thinking about getting all season tires for the coming up winter. There was a snow storm last year and I had hell driving with these performance tires. I saw cars such as the corolla moving normally in the snow while I was struggling the entire way to work. I'm thinking about buying these all season tires. Does anyone know how much the shop will charge for putting these tires on and taking the OEM one off?

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Most shops will charge anywhere from $75-$150 for mount & balance. FWIW, all seasons generally still suck in the snow on RWD. If you want real snow performance you need to look at dedicated winter/snow tires. If you are set on all seasons, though, the only one with a worthwhile snow rating are the Continental ExtremeContact DWS. Everything else you will still be slipping and sliding, albeit less than with your summers. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, just get a used set of wheels, wat not and get snow tires. allseason tires dont do crap in the snow for RWD. plus you risk mounting marks on your factory sport wheels if you have them. checkout tirerack.com talk to x294 alex. he can help you out on a winter set including cheezo wheels they offer or one of the nicer ones.

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