Are Blizzaks THAT much better?

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01-28-2009, 05:11 PM

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studded will beat all.

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01-28-2009, 05:35 PM

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Nokian Hakks or blizzaks will get you where you need to go in Russian weather.

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01-28-2009, 06:25 PM

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^^^ have you tried the pilot alpins? They are 100X better.

no i havnt? how much are they ol shumby??? I know my bliz's were an arm and a leg + my first born

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01-28-2009, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by HEAVYHITTER

LOL def was a very interesting drive this morning i was driving sideways the whole way....Im in the market as well for tires but i think im gonna go to all season vs blizzaks in hopes to get a little more traction and im gonna go wider 245/275 not that it will help that im going wider i just want the look

If you live in a place that has temperature below freezing.. do NOT get all-season in the hopes of getting the same traction as winter tires. It's scientifically impossible due to the compounds used to make the tires.

See the following links for info:
http://www.wheels.ca/Tire%20Talk/article/167045
http://www.abouttires.net/winter-tir...comparison.php
http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/winterAllSeason.dos

and a good video by tirerack.com
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfvyPtYR0Y

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01-28-2009, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Frank

FYI.... I've been doing some research and I've been told that Thule makes tire cables called "K-Summit". I was told that they will fit the 19" rims on the G37s. Only problem is that they cost $400 but thats cheaper than 2 snow tires. And they'll last much longer. Supposedly they don't make contact with the rims so they wont get scratched.
They are aslo self adjusting and super easy to install... at least that's what it says on their site. I'm waiting for some more info. If I end up getting them I'll post a review.

You're gonna get flamed hard-core for even thinking about putting chains on your G!! I mean, those K-Summits look interesting, but I find it hard to believe they'll last an entire winter with daily driving at expressway speeds. And if they come off while driving, say goodbye to your wheelwell, fender, rocker panel, and God knows what else they'll tear up. If you do decide to try them, however, make sure you post a review!!

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01-30-2009, 04:14 AM

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I have a set of the 18" blizzaks on extra set of rims. It wasn't easy to get the right size offsets to fit my sport brakes, make sure you test fit any rim you look at. Ended up getting a set of gunmetal Wedsport rims from Japan. The TPMS is not required for the month or so you will have winter rubber on, a set will run around $200.

I live in Vancouver, Canada and I have to say it saved my *** on numerous occasions this winter. It does make a huge difference in snow/ice, but does cost a bit of money. I highly recommend the blizzaks

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01-30-2009, 04:42 AM

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I like whizzitez!

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02-02-2009, 10:18 PM

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Have any considered Dunlop M3's? They are fairly good as well.

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02-02-2009, 10:28 PM

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Have heard nothing but good things about Blizzaks...

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02-06-2009, 11:07 AM

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Does anyone know if the 18's from the 03-07 G35 will fit? I have a set of dunlop m3's mounted on a set of 18's I used for my g35 that are just sitting in the garage. If they fit I'll prob put them on the car this weekend.