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Old 02-20-2015, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac

While outdated, this is still a pretty good comparison of summer vs all season vs snow tires.

Tire Test: All-Season vs. Snow vs. Summer
I've read that comparison before, and wished they went one step further. While they tested each tire on wet, dry, and snow conditions, they didn't actually test dry + cold at all. This is what I expect to encounter 3 months out of each year in the Charlotte area. Or even wet + cold (but not frozen).

I'd be interested to see how all season does on cold/dry and cold/wet...vs summer and winter tires.
Old 02-20-2015, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Sir Orange Alot
over on the west coast, we are enjoying spring/summer temps and doing lots of aggressive driving.
not in Seattle you are
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Old 02-20-2015, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by G37Xtreme
I've read that comparison before, and wished they went one step further. While they tested each tire on wet, dry, and snow conditions, they didn't actually test dry + cold at all. This is what I expect to encounter 3 months out of each year in the Charlotte area. Or even wet + cold (but not frozen).

I'd be interested to see how all season does on cold/dry and cold/wet...vs summer and winter tires.
I dont think you're going to find that comparison.

I can say anecdotally that summer tires are more than adequate in cold/wet conditions. But I also justify my decision in that those conditions are generally only present in the AM.
Old 02-20-2015, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Daddy Fat Sacs
not in Seattle you are

Why yes I am.
Old 02-20-2015, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
I dont think you're going to find that comparison.

I can say anecdotally that summer tires are more than adequate in cold/wet conditions. But I also justify my decision in that those conditions are generally only present in the AM.
I had considered only running summers but picked up all seasons anyway. With the ice and weather we've had here in Memphis I suppose it was a good choice.
Old 02-20-2015, 10:10 PM
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Just got my wheels in 20x8.5 in the front and 10.5 in the rear can't wait for the spring to get here!!
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Old 02-21-2015, 03:20 PM
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I have the rear arms, just haven't installed them.
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Old 02-21-2015, 04:26 PM
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^ looks almost like my last alignment. I have -0.5 front camber and -2.5 rear.
Old 02-21-2015, 04:44 PM
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Looks good to me. Most important thing is to make sure the toe is in spec
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^ looks almost like my last alignment. I have -0.5 front camber and -2.5 rear.
Do you have camber arms?
Old 02-21-2015, 05:31 PM
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^ Yes SPC front and rear camber arms. I need to run -2.5 to fit my 295/30/19x11 +25 rear tire/wheel setup.
Old 02-21-2015, 08:58 PM
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Made some changes today

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Old 02-22-2015, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by RexHavoc
Made some changes today
Nice!!! Definitely looking forward to seeing this!
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Thank you sir! I'm happy with it. Some other issues with the car to get fixed now. Pulled a bone headed move yesterday and took some damage on the shark fin.
Old 02-23-2015, 09:01 AM
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Damn that sucks, I hope it's nothing too bad.

Originally Posted by RexHavoc
Thank you sir! I'm happy with it. Some other issues with the car to get fixed now. Pulled a bone headed move yesterday and took some damage on the shark fin.


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