Winter Setups

m4a1mustang · 06-23-2014, 07:12 PM

I bought a set of base wheels and run Michelin Alpin PA4s in 245/40/18. I live in DC, though, so I wanted to run a tire that would still perform well on mostly dry roads.

Up in Pittsburgh I'd try to run a 225 square setup and a Blizzak since you're probably going to be dealing with much more snow/ice than I do.

FlyByGTI · 06-24-2014, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by TreeSemdyZee

Square is a pretty good bet for snow tires. I bought Blizzak LM25s 4 years ago and they are great. They were discontinued because they came out with the LM60s. They have tons of tread left. I have had a couple of flats in them, but they were both my fault. I'm probably the first human being ever to get a nail in their tire when they weren't on the car. Picked one up in my storage shed when the tires/wheels were off of the car.

I'd definitely recommend getting wheels. It takes me an hour or so to swap mine out and you don't have to pay a tire store every time you swap. I paid $1255 for wheels, tires and lugs in January 2010 from TireRack. Well worth the money.

Yeah I was planning on just swapping them out myself before the snow hit so I've been lurking the wheel classifieds to pick up a set of wheels (trying to get lucky and get a full setup) but either way I am getting some winter tires for sure.

Note to self: Keep all tires away from you

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I bought a set of base wheels and run Michelin Alpin PA4s in 245/40/18. I live in DC, though, so I wanted to run a tire that would still perform well on mostly dry roads.

Up in Pittsburgh I'd try to run a 225 square setup and a Blizzak since you're probably going to be dealing with much more snow/ice than I do.

Awesome. Thanks for the advice on it. I was leaning toward the square setup because it seems like a lot of people are having success with it.

Would the 225s clear the sport brakes though??

TreeSemdyZee · 06-24-2014, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by FlyByGTI

Would the 225s clear the sport brakes though??

Yes. I've got Sport Package.

confucius · 06-24-2014, 08:38 PM

I drive my Z daily - including through Chicagoland winters (25,k yearly mileage). I don't know what's "right", but I bought my first vette when I was 17 and drove it through the winter without 'fancy' winter tires back then. 25 cars later I'm in a Z and we have a ton of choices that are better than - 'do the best you can, and ask someone to give you a shove when you need to.'

Last winter I ordered a specialty set tires & wheels from TireRack. They fit the Sport brakes perfectly.
225/50R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60
255/45R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60
4 18x8 Sport Edition F10 Silver

I left SUVs behind at every stoplight.

Good wishes on your journey!

06-23-2014, 07:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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06-24-2014, 08:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
confucius Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: 312-land Posts: 58 Drives: '13 Sport Slvr MT Rep Power: 13	I drive my Z daily - including through Chicagoland winters (25,k yearly mileage). I don't know what's "right", but I bought my first vette when I was 17 and drove it through the winter without 'fancy' winter tires back then. 25 cars later I'm in a Z and we have a ton of choices that are better than - 'do the best you can, and ask someone to give you a shove when you need to.' Last winter I ordered a specialty set tires & wheels from TireRack. They fit the Sport brakes perfectly. 225/50R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 255/45R-18 Bridgestone Blizzak LM-60 4 18x8 Sport Edition F10 Silver I left SUVs behind at every stoplight. Good wishes on your journey!