PatInTheHat
10-08-2007, 04:57 PM
Anyone recommendations? Deals? Best places to buy?
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View Full Version : Winter Tires PatInTheHat 10-08-2007, 04:57 PM Anyone recommendations? Deals? Best places to buy? zerobio 10-08-2007, 07:26 PM I'm getting Blizzak LM-22. DarkBrew 10-08-2007, 07:28 PM I got 17x7 wheels and 225-50-17 Ice Bears from tiretrends.com in BC climacus 10-08-2007, 10:30 PM Tirerack now charges a flat-rate for custom, so no more random UPS brokerage charge, just a flat $30 fee. There is also a tariff on the tires if they weren't made in the US. So, GST + PST + $30 + tariff (several % I think). Sometimes you can find tires crazy cheap on tirerack, so it's worth a look. Don't get the Pirelli Snowsport unless you park the car when it snows. It's an amazing dry-biased winter tires, but horrible in snow. Rems31 10-08-2007, 11:15 PM I went to tires23.com and got my hankook icebears Footman 10-09-2007, 12:20 AM Zerobio, Why not the newer LM-25's? They're like $2 - $5 more I believe. eug 10-09-2007, 12:50 AM Zerobio, Why not the newer LM-25's? They're like $2 - $5 more I believe. Aside from the speed rating, Tirerack sez they're "near-equivalents": Thread from another forum. (http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=76382) Mind you, that response was from three years ago, saying that the LM-22 was being phased out. It's still around... TurboEight 10-09-2007, 01:25 AM +1 for the blizzaks Footman 10-09-2007, 09:31 AM go tirerack.com with the 1:1 US exchange rate... a set of 4 LM-25's shipped with duty charged is still only $1080 CAD! zerobio 10-09-2007, 03:22 PM Zerobio, Why not the newer LM-25's? They're like $2 - $5 more I believe. I was going to get the LM-25's (and still might) but the mechanic I was talking to said he likes the tread on the 22 better so I was taking his advice. Still considering. daddyg 10-09-2007, 05:30 PM Anyone recommendations? Deals? Best places to buy? I'm on 4th winter season on my Pilot Alpins and RTS alum rims - no complaints here. PatInTheHat 10-09-2007, 08:31 PM Anywhere locally that sells Blizzaks? (Edmonton) I'm guessing your not going to find tires like these at your local Canadian Tire :P early 30's crisis 10-09-2007, 10:04 PM Check fountain tire, kal tire.. those guys. Cant remember who sells what, should say on their websites. I wasnt so lucky to get a deal.. I skidded into the dealer and drove out nicely.. LOL. Waited a few days too long... word of warning? Stockies on snow/ice... :scared: and that is if you can get going even.. PatInTheHat 10-09-2007, 10:30 PM early_30's_crisis: Yeah I found that out the fun way this summer with a freak blizzard in jasper. The car was almost uncontrolable. Fortunatly that little run in is ensuring I get the tires I need well before the first snow ;) zerobio 10-10-2007, 06:40 PM Anywhere locally that sells Blizzaks? (Edmonton) I'm guessing your not going to find tires like these at your local Canadian Tire :P FireStone is where I'm getting mine. PatInTheHat 10-10-2007, 11:17 PM Found some LM-25's at a Kal Tire near me. They are "Take Backs" but the price is right, $1050 installed. They are in "like new" condition so im hoping it pans out. Anyone have experience or recommendations on "take backs"? Maitre_Absolut 10-11-2007, 09:03 PM I got Toyo Garrit's 225/45/18 cant wait to put them on actually, im looking forward to my frist RWD in the snow :D rotten42 10-12-2007, 10:45 AM I'm getting Blizzak LM-22. X2 |