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Old Dec 28, 2012 | 02:11 AM
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Default Anyone getting snow tires for your FRS?

Got stuck twice already on the 1st day of snow here Damn...
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 03:49 AM
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This is the only reason I didn't buy an frs and got a new tc lol
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 06:37 PM
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Not what i wanted to hear since im getting this car, what kind of conditions we talking about? Plowed, unplowed, 6+ inches?
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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I ordered my tires/wheels last Wednesday

16x6.5 steelies wrapped in 205/60/16 general altimax artics

they cant get here soon enough!
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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Default Driving in snow

I put on some cheap winters and have been very happy. I've driven On ice /snow with no issues. The cheapest winter tire will give you 10x the traction ..
Old Dec 28, 2012 | 09:14 PM
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If you have good tires, you'll get by in light snow. My RWD BMW does alright with decent all season tires on when it is snowy and slushy out. but just stay home in the ice or anything over 2 inches of snow. the car does have a stock LSD which will help a little, but it'll still be tough.

Also, be very careful when downshifting, the sudden engine braking of the rear tires can cause the rear end to fishtail and come out on you. I've felt this several times in my BMW.
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