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Old Oct 12, 2007 | 03:24 PM
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Well the stock tires were bald so I decided to get a dedicated winter setup.

I was going to get some steelies, but couldnt find any for sale. I went with some 15" Sport Edition Rims and Blizzaks from Tire Rack. Cost $600 shipped, but I get a $50 Visa Card, so it wasnt too expensive. TireRack was great: mounted and balanced for free, free lug nuts, and shipped very fast.


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Im on S-Techs BTW
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 03:25 PM
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What size tires?
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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205/60/15 Sorry should have posted that
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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i think they look pretty good.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 08:11 PM
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Looks good, pretty good price for the wheels and tires, my blizzacks are like 600-700 jsut tires mounting on stock wheels.
Old Oct 12, 2007 | 08:23 PM
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Hi:
I like the look. I think you will notice a much improved driving experience in the cold and especially in slush and snow. I know I did last year with my Mazda 3 on Dunlop M3's.
I have a set of Dunlop Wintersport 3D's mounted on 16" MSW 5 star alloy wheels that I just bought at Tire rack for my wife's super white tC. I got the 205-55/16 size.

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Old Oct 13, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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wow. thats not bad. i actually like it better than oem ;D

if only it was a little bigger
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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... how are they so far? I know we haven't got hit yet... but have you noticed an improvement in rain?
Old Oct 16, 2007 | 04:03 AM
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I can definately feel a difference in the rain. They ride a lot smoother too.
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 03:01 AM
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thats cool, i'm looking at a set of some similar to that tirerack special. hydroplaning is outta control
Old Oct 17, 2007 | 08:55 AM
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thats a phat, safety first set-up dude !!!! Nice job! ... actually doesn't look 1/2 bad either
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 06:49 PM
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alright, i called all over chi/waukee to get these local, no one can touch tirerack deal
Old Oct 20, 2007 | 07:12 PM
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Discount tire has a special going on now. Check it out here http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=632300
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Originally Posted by illiniguy
Discount tire has a special going on now. Check it out here http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=632300
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That deal ended this morning @ about 11am PST.
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