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Dave · 11-20-2008, 11:10 PM

I ended up getting a set of 14" X-Ice's and rims from the local Active Green & Ross. Friendly guys who treated me well when I brought my old car in there.

My parents live out in the country so I do a fair amount of out-of-city driving when I visit, so I figured they're worth the investment. Plus, there were some pretty hairy nights/mornings driving to and from work last year after heavy snowfalls (before the plows get out to the streets that aren't main arteries) so I'd rather not take my chances.

randdtso · 11-21-2008, 01:35 PM

This will be my second winter on Dunlop Graspic DS-2's. Got a set of four mounted and balanced on steel rims, with chrome wheel nuts all for $440 from Tire Rack. Excellent tire too; they will run away and hide from the stock Potenza's when there's just a hint of snow. They feel a little more "squirmy" on dry pavement though...but who buys snow tires for handling?
Part of this might also be due to the 175/70-14 size, compared to the stock 185/60-15's.

minicorolla · 11-23-2008, 08:01 PM

Hi, I bought four General Altimax Arctic with studs. Went through 10" snow getting on freeway, 30 mi. of snow squalls, and now the roads are sheets of ice. They are performing great.

refotsirk · 11-26-2008, 07:32 PM

For some reason that was what happened to us. Potenza tires on steel rims. got Graspic DS 2's and they are 14 ".
My tires are now spinning 3.3% faster. So When it says I am going 60, I am actually going about 55.5 mph.
Checked it with A GPS. so am looking forward to driving 55 when I am going 55.
But they kick arse on the slush, snow and ice, and with the extra deep treads, soften the ride nicely.

randdtso · 11-27-2008, 01:03 PM

That's why I got the 175/70-14's rather than the stock non-RS size of 175/65-14...very close to the same OD of the 185/60-15's.
Plus the narrower tire is better for snow.
Plus...I saved $2 per tire. (Hey, 8 bucks buys 5 Tim Horton's coffee's...)

mrpeasle · 11-28-2008, 11:52 AM

I just put my graspics on yesterday, they are definately "squimier" but again, they are meant for snow so I dont really care. I got the 4 tires with 14" and steel rims from tirerack for 450 bucks, which is cheaper than I would have paid for 4 tires around here.

Tim Hortons, you must live in Canada, I had never heard of one until I rode through Alberta and BC on my motorcycle this summer, weird.

derickveliz2 · 12-01-2008, 01:24 PM

I'm using Dunlop M3s and they are great, less road noise than OEM, Much better grip and handling than OEM, read lots of reviews before buying and WOW!!! I can't believe I'm riding on winter tires (100 mph no problem).

$112 at Sears.

Dunlop Sport M3 link

my 2 cts.

11-26-2008, 07:32 PM	#22
refotsirk Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Upper Wisconsin Posts: 17	15 inch to a 14 inch tire for winter tires? For some reason that was what happened to us. Potenza tires on steel rims. got Graspic DS 2's and they are 14 ". My tires are now spinning 3.3% faster. So When it says I am going 60, I am actually going about 55.5 mph. Checked it with A GPS. so am looking forward to driving 55 when I am going 55. But they kick arse on the slush, snow and ice, and with the extra deep treads, soften the ride nicely.

12-01-2008, 01:24 PM	#25
derickveliz2 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan "S" Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Central, MA Posts: 2,722	I'm using Dunlop M3s and they are great, less road noise than OEM, Much better grip and handling than OEM, read lots of reviews before buying and WOW!!! I can't believe I'm riding on winter tires (100 mph no problem). $112 at Sears. Dunlop Sport M3 link my 2 cts. __________________ . My system may not blow your ears, but it will sweeten your senses. CLA 250, 4MATIC

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11-20-2008, 11:10 PM	#19
Dave Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 100	I ended up getting a set of 14" X-Ice's and rims from the local Active Green & Ross. Friendly guys who treated me well when I brought my old car in there. My parents live out in the country so I do a fair amount of out-of-city driving when I visit, so I figured they're worth the investment. Plus, there were some pretty hairy nights/mornings driving to and from work last year after heavy snowfalls (before the plows get out to the streets that aren't main arteries) so I'd rather not take my chances.

11-21-2008, 01:35 PM	#20
randdtso View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Yaris RS 3dr Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Monkton, ON, Canada Posts: 4	This will be my second winter on Dunlop Graspic DS-2's. Got a set of four mounted and balanced on steel rims, with chrome wheel nuts all for $440 from Tire Rack. Excellent tire too; they will run away and hide from the stock Potenza's when there's just a hint of snow. They feel a little more "squirmy" on dry pavement though...but who buys snow tires for handling? Part of this might also be due to the 175/70-14 size, compared to the stock 185/60-15's.

11-23-2008, 08:01 PM	#21
minicorolla Drives: 2008 Sedan White Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 54	Hi, I bought four General Altimax Arctic with studs. Went through 10" snow getting on freeway, 30 mi. of snow squalls, and now the roads are sheets of ice. They are performing great.

11-27-2008, 01:03 PM	#23
randdtso View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Yaris RS 3dr Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Monkton, ON, Canada Posts: 4	That's why I got the 175/70-14's rather than the stock non-RS size of 175/65-14...very close to the same OD of the 185/60-15's. Plus the narrower tire is better for snow. Plus...I saved $2 per tire. (Hey, 8 bucks buys 5 Tim Horton's coffee's...)

11-28-2008, 11:52 AM	#24
mrpeasle Drives: 07 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 3	I just put my graspics on yesterday, they are definately "squimier" but again, they are meant for snow so I dont really care. I got the 4 tires with 14" and steel rims from tirerack for 450 bucks, which is cheaper than I would have paid for 4 tires around here. Tim Hortons, you must live in Canada, I had never heard of one until I rode through Alberta and BC on my motorcycle this summer, weird.