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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 02:06 AM
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Going into September here it is starting to get a little cooler. People here normally put their winters on in mid October, going into November. With my new xB I am going to use the stock steelies for now until I get winter tires, then put them on them. in 2014 I will be looking at getting some alloys.

Anyway, my question was what winter tires should I be looking at? I want something super safe, as well as quiet. If anyone can share what they are using/experiences that would be awesome :D
Old Aug 30, 2013 | 02:47 AM
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I haven't used snow tires in years, but my father has. He picked up a pair of the Bridgestone Blizzaks for his RWD 300C. He said it handles snow and ice perfectly fine.
Old Aug 30, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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general altimax artic. I use them on my frs and they have saved my ___ many times.
Old Aug 30, 2013 | 04:38 PM
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Go on Tire Rack and get anything that says "Studless ice and snow". DO NOT bother with any that say "performance snow/winter". They are useless on ice or in anything over an inch, you're better off with all seasons. Trust me, I had a set and used to sell tires.
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