Best xB Snow Tires?
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Best xB Snow Tires?
I was just wondering what the best snow tire per $ is that I could put on my xB this season. I constantly hear Blizzak Blizzak Blizzak, but I can't seem to get them purchased and installed for less than $600.
I've also heard the Cooper WeatherMasters are good and can be studded. I live in CT and the weather here in winter can run from 1-3" of snow to 8"+ of snow with an underlayer of ice depending on what day of the week it is.
I've also heard rumors that the E-Trac on the xB can do wacky things when snow/studded tires are put on, even in sets of 4. Is this BS?
Can anyone give me a suggestion?
Thanks.
I've also heard the Cooper WeatherMasters are good and can be studded. I live in CT and the weather here in winter can run from 1-3" of snow to 8"+ of snow with an underlayer of ice depending on what day of the week it is.
I've also heard rumors that the E-Trac on the xB can do wacky things when snow/studded tires are put on, even in sets of 4. Is this BS?
Can anyone give me a suggestion?
Thanks.
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I got 4 of the Semperit Sport Grips like these:
(Scroll down to the winter tires)
http://www.terektrading.com/sempbr.html
The factory steel wheel tire size is VERY hard to find in any type of snow tire. The Blizzaks were so expensive so I got the Semperits, which were standard factory tires on the Saab so years back. They are perfect, and with 4 snows, I am totally in shock at how good the box is in the snow. One thing you don't need when you have a box with 4 snows is...... a gas hog SUV !!
(Scroll down to the winter tires)
http://www.terektrading.com/sempbr.html
The factory steel wheel tire size is VERY hard to find in any type of snow tire. The Blizzaks were so expensive so I got the Semperits, which were standard factory tires on the Saab so years back. They are perfect, and with 4 snows, I am totally in shock at how good the box is in the snow. One thing you don't need when you have a box with 4 snows is...... a gas hog SUV !!
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Re: Best xB snow tires?
[quote="kragg"]I was just wondering what the best snow tire per $ is that I could put on my xB this season. I constantly hear Blizzak Blizzak Blizzak, but I can't seem to get them purcahsed and installed for less than $600. I've also heard the Cooper WeatherMasters are good and can be studded. I live in CT and the weather here in winter can run from 1-3" of snow to 8"+ of snow with an underlayer of ice depending on what day of the week it is.
I've also heard rumors that the e-trac on the xB can do wacky things when snow/studded tires are put on, even in sets of 4. Is this BS?
Can anyone give me a suggestion?
Thanks.[/quotI live in connecticut, if you want the tires mounted on a set ofrims that you have. I can get blizzaks mounted and balanced for 500.
I've also heard rumors that the e-trac on the xB can do wacky things when snow/studded tires are put on, even in sets of 4. Is this BS?
Can anyone give me a suggestion?
Thanks.[/quotI live in connecticut, if you want the tires mounted on a set ofrims that you have. I can get blizzaks mounted and balanced for 500.
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I got my son 4 Blizzaks for his Jetta (Goodyear F1s really, really suck in snow). It makes such a difference that I'm getting some for my Box. Tire Rack is awesome and their service has always been great. Go For It!
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I run Nokian Hakkapeliittas on our Civic. I took the car out in 4"-6" of snow this weekend and it was like driving a rally car! Okay, maybe not that great, but it was very good. Hakkapelittas are some of the best snow tires money can buy.
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Snow Sneakers
Just ordered mine from tirerack.com
Order department called me first thing Monday morning and confirmed tire size and delvery inclueding actual ship from locaton, location changed due to ability to actualy stud the tire before shipping.
Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
for 2006 Scion xB In Stock 4 $55.00 $220.00
Winter Tire Carbide Tip Metal Studding Service
for 185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
4 $15.00 $60.00
Shipping Sub-Total: $31.06
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Disposal Fund Fee: $0.00
Order Total: $311.06
Good luck all.....>
Order department called me first thing Monday morning and confirmed tire size and delvery inclueding actual ship from locaton, location changed due to ability to actualy stud the tire before shipping.
Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
for 2006 Scion xB In Stock 4 $55.00 $220.00
Winter Tire Carbide Tip Metal Studding Service
for 185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
4 $15.00 $60.00
Shipping Sub-Total: $31.06
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Disposal Fund Fee: $0.00
Order Total: $311.06
Good luck all.....>
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Re: Snow Sneakers
Originally Posted by TEASER
Just ordered mine from tirerack.com
Order department called me first thing Monday morning and confirmed tire size and delvery inclueding actual ship from locaton, location changed due to ability to actualy stud the tire before shipping.
Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
for 2006 Scion xB In Stock 4 $55.00 $220.00
Winter Tire Carbide Tip Metal Studding Service
for 185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
4 $15.00 $60.00
Shipping Sub-Total: $31.06
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Disposal Fund Fee: $0.00
Order Total: $311.06
Good luck all.....>
Order department called me first thing Monday morning and confirmed tire size and delvery inclueding actual ship from locaton, location changed due to ability to actualy stud the tire before shipping.
Item Description Availability Qty. Price Each Item Total
185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
for 2006 Scion xB In Stock 4 $55.00 $220.00
Winter Tire Carbide Tip Metal Studding Service
for 185/65SR15 Winterforce M+S
4 $15.00 $60.00
Shipping Sub-Total: $31.06
Sales Tax: $0.00
Excise Tax: $0.00
State Disposal Fund Fee: $0.00
Order Total: $311.06
Good luck all.....>
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Sold out? Mine came in today, Ill have them mounted tomorrow, as storm #2 comes in with predicted 4to7 in my area.
Ordered Last sunday, Costumer service call following day insuring there what I want. Arived today.
Ordered Last sunday, Costumer service call following day insuring there what I want. Arived today.
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Originally Posted by jethro_b
Ummm... Whats wrong with the stock GY's? They did hella last winter and will do the same this.
My stock GoodYears are crap!!! I drift the front tires cornering in the rain....what gives... Was hoping they would have a recall or something.... I have about 26k on them but they always kinda sucked.............
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I also agree that most Goodyear Eagles are junk. However, these Eagles on my xB are far better than the 15" Eagles I had on my 99 Nissan Sentra; those Eagle RS-As were the crappiest OEM tire that I'd ever owned.