Winter tires help!

[teggypimp95]

Hey guys, im looking for some winter tires (195/60/15) and iv called all around for the best price. Im very broke right now so just trying to find the cheapest thing possible. So far my tire is the cheapest but i was curious if any one had any other susgestions to try? Thanks!

So far i have called

cms
my tire
ok tire
kal tire
Blaskin
canadian tire
costco

Thanks

[Black Gts]

call TIRE LAND
you will not getany additonal stuff(flat repairs, rotation etc) but they were cheaper than most other places.

[teggypimp95]

Thanks ill try them!

[rc2002]

Chances are that you won't find anything cheaper if you've already tried all of those shops mentioned above.

[teggypimp95]

Ill even take used if i can find a good price.

[Weapon_R]

theres so many used 15" sets here on beyond. Just get a slightly different size if money is an issue.

[teggypimp95]

How much differnce in size can i go?

[Weapon_R]

whatever you find within reason would work. 205s, 195s, 185s would probably be best

[ricosuave]

http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

[teggypimp95]

So my tire size right now on honda rims is 195/60/R15

could i fit the following on the same rims or which would fit the best.

P195/65/R15

P195/55/R15

P205/65/R15

Thanks!

[teggypimp95]

Originally posted by ricosuave
http://www.1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp

Thats a cool tool thanks.

[hoamic11]

nope, you should stay within the same diameter so your speedo isn't out.

so if you oem sizing is 195/60/15, u can go:

185/65/15

205/55/15

those would be in the same diameter but if you don't care by too much about being a tad bit out, then you could also do,

195/55/15

195/65/15,

[Weapon_R]

Even if you change the tire size, your speedo will only be out by very small percentage anyways. In winter, it's unlikely it'll matter much

[TimG]

try walmart

[SilverBoost]

Kudos on getting them though. I saw some pretty ridiculous tip-toe along driving this morning by people in cars with obviously the wrong equipment.

I've also heard a riend of mine say he got a pretty decent set of winters for his protege at WAL-MART for cheap.

I bought mine from the dealership when I bought the car and got raped.

[teggypimp95]

Yeah walmart was the best price so far. "good year tires, but dont say good year (must be like a sub division or something) 400 after install, tax and everything.

[ercchry]

i got a set of 195/60/15's almost new u just got to take them off the rims and pay me a bit and they are yours shoot me a pm. and they only have 3 months of use because some lady wrote that car off
EDIT: 2 are mounted on steelies 4x114.3 and one is not mounted and the other is on a bent rim but tire is fine

[hoamic11]

Yaaaa +1 for walmart, the Magnagrip Wintermarks

[msommers]

sorry to tell you dude but cheap and good winter tires don't go hand in hand. If you can manage it, I highly recommend the Hakkelopia RSI

[A2VR6]

Originally posted by msommers
sorry to tell you dude but cheap and good winter tires don't go hand in hand. If you can manage it, I highly recommend the Hakkelopia RSI

Still the worst winter tire out there is better than the best all season in this weather.

[Tha VZA]

Originally posted by msommers
I highly recommend the Hakkelopia RSI

THE WHAT!!!! not even close! :thumbsup:

hakkapeliitta

...the new 4's are sick, older hakka 2's are sick too, RSi's are nice too for a non studded

if you are going to get a different size get skinnier over fatter, skinnier is better for snow/winter

ciao

[Gondi Stylez]

my fav winter tire are the michelin x-ice! they rock!

i just got mine for my audi from costco and they cost me but IMO its worth spending money on a good winter tire... especially w/ this weather! its been crap!

GL:thumbsup:

[SilverBoost]

Originally posted by A2VR6


Still the worst winter tire out there is better than the best all season in this weather.

I agree. Yes , if you want some added performance in this shit, then a more expensive tire will probably net you better grip in more aggressive driving situations, but for getting form A to B and stopping, in most cases, even the cheap winters are still a far better bet than some crappy all season - or summer, which I can't even believe I actually still see on the road on a few cars. Oh my.

[max_boost]

I know you want to save money but you should look into getting a good tire. I still think the Kumho KW19's is one of the best bang for your buck winter tire on the market. They are OK in the dry weather, a bit soft for cornering and higher speeds but absolutely amazing in the snow/ice. Aggressive tread pattern, I'm on my 3rd season with them now.

You should be able to pick up a set of KW19's in that size for under $500 mounted/balanced on your stock wheels.

[GTS Jeff]

Originally posted by max_boost
They are OK in the dry weather, a bit soft for cornering and higher speeds You don't drive very hard, do you? :D :D

When I had my KW19s, I nearly lost it all on the first corner I took haha. I don't think dry performance can get any worse than the KW19s. :D

[msommers]

Originally posted by Tha VZA


THE WHAT!!!! not even close! :thumbsup:

hakkapeliitta



*sarcasm* You know what I mean!:D Too lazy to look but a damn good effort:nut: Thanks for correcting me.

[Tha VZA]

Originally posted by msommers


*sarcasm* You know what I mean!:D Too lazy to look but a damn good effort:nut: Thanks for correcting me.

;) :D

ciao

[rc2002]

Originally posted by GTS Jeff
When I had my KW19s, I nearly lost it all on the first corner I took haha. I don't think dry performance can get any worse than the KW19s. :D

KW17s are a good compromise. They cost a bit more but they have a harder compound (and better tread wear rating) than the KW19's. Blizzaks are probably the best dry road performer.