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- Thu Jan 14, 2010 1:04 pm
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: Studded vs non-studded winter tires
- Replies: 17
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Studless vs. Studded
My favourites for glare ice traction are Bridgestone Blizzak WS60s. Michelin X-Ice Xi2s have good snow traction and solid wet road braking. Continental ExtremeWinterContacts have excellent snow traction & road handling and are best for highway driving. General Tire Altimax Arctics have excellent...
- Thu Jan 14, 2010 4:49 am
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: Which winter tires do you have?
- Replies: 121
- Views: 60736
Re: Which winter tires do you have? (sagittarius)
I agree with sagittarius 2009 Vibe 1.8Ls have 10.83" front disks and many 15"ers may fit with the required 1/8" clearance. 2009 Vibe AWDs & GTs have 11.65" front disks and 16"ers are required.My 2009 Vibe AWD has 195/60R16 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60s (89R SL; D=25.2"...
- Wed Jan 13, 2010 9:58 am
- Forum: Wheels & Tires
- Topic: Saved my 18's with New Snow Tires and Smaller Wheels for 2009 Vibe GT
- Replies: 7
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Re: Saved my 18's with New Snow Tires and Smaller Wheels for 2009 Vibe GT (vibolista)
You're on the money, vibolista. On my 2009 Vibe AWD, I have four 195/60R16 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60s (89R SL; D=25.2"; Wt=21 lbs) on 16x7" Enkei Racing RPF1 Silvers (Offset=35mm; Backspacing=5.35"; Bolt Pattern=5-114.3; Wt=13.7 lbs). This set-up is optimized for treacherous ice condi...