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***DAMON*** · 12-15-2003, 09:40 AM

hey guys, we got our first snow here in michigan, and i learned that my tires suck. can you guys give me a recomendation for a good all season tire that works well in snow? i think my tires are pretty worn out, im going to have them checked out though, since i slid into a curb and bent my poor steelie. thanks

***Your Uncle Moe*** · 12-15-2003, 10:01 AM

Just get all wheather tires. Any kind. And if your thinking about going fast in your camry, try to get something with a decent speed rating.

Now heres a question for u; how much do new steelies cost? I need4 more

nort0188 · 12-15-2003, 07:58 PM

I'm in the same predicament (sp?). I've been looking at Kumho ECSTA HP4 716's. Great reviews, and only $40 a pop. A definate upgrade over my Goodyear Allegra's

Redline · 12-15-2003, 08:14 PM

Well, it depends on how much snow you've got, and how much you'll be expecting this winter. Seeing as you're from Michigan, I'm assuming that you'll expect a bit...so, unless your roads tend to be well plowed, try to get your hands on a set of winter tires...on a set of steelies (so you don't have to take the car to a garage to change tires between seasons).

I find that all-seasons are garbage when it comes to dealing with snow. Acceleration traction is poor, stopping is poor...and this is on plowed roads.

Gridlyne...try getting a set of steelies at a junkyard ot autobody shop w/ scrap cars lying around. They'll sell for cheap.

***DAMON*** · 12-19-2003, 09:31 AM

ive seen oem steelies on line for around 50 bucks a pop. thanx for the advice guys.

***Your Uncle Moe*** · 12-19-2003, 10:15 AM

Yea but Im having trouble finding 15" steelies. I never knew they would be so hard to find. And since they are rare around where I live; the junkers want to charge a an arm and a leg for them. 50 bux a steal wheel! Thats insane!
I bought my 16" Rims with low profiles used off a friend for $200. I'm not gonna fork over another 200 just for steel wheels.

brink · 12-19-2003, 10:18 AM

You talkin' bout this massive snow we just got? I'm drivin' in it on Yokohama Avid T4s that are pretty okay in the snow. Nothing fantastic though.

Realistically I think I'd prefer to get some rims from a junkyard and put snow tires on them though.