damnit!!! need snow tire reccomendations - NJFBOA - Home of New Jersey's Camaros and Firebirds

Savage_Messiah · 12-09-2005, 03:35 PM

So downhill curve + traffic light + ****** north haledon plow job + ice + my year old crappy all-season tires = kissed a curb going out to eat

Was only at about 5 mph give or take a couple, so didnt feel too bad. I looked at the rim and its fine, just a little bit of curb rash but nothing bad.

Heading back... i noticed it gettign a little more squirrley than it should. parked in the firstlot i came to, put the steering wheel straight ahead, got out to look... drivers side was fine and straight, passenger side (what hit) was pointing as if I had the wheel about a half to 3/4 turn to the right

So I am not TOO pissed since I needed an alignment after my accident and waited on it since it wasnt too too bad... but now I need it ASAP. (See my thread in the north section, asking for good places for alignments for relatively cheap)

Other thing is I have now decided to avert all funds to getting some good snow tires, what kinds should I look at? What is the best (I assume smallest) size that I can fit on my salad shooters?

misterjuice · 12-09-2005, 04:21 PM

Dunlop WinterSport M3
Blizzaks (bridgestone i think)

BigAls87Z28 · 12-09-2005, 04:23 PM

Blizzaks are aweosme. Let me know size. And ill hook you up with a good alignment.

BonzoHansen · 12-09-2005, 04:26 PM

Dunlops will give your more seasons. I never liked the way blizzaks wore. I've used both and I would buy Dumlops w/o thinking twice. Michelins are very good, but big $$. Hurry, snow tire season buying is almost over.

My suggestion is get some cheap take offs and leave the tires mounted year round. A full set is also recommended. Proper balance.

What kind of car, what size tire is on it now?

79CamaroDiva · 12-09-2005, 04:27 PM

what the hell are you thinking driving a camaro in wayne/haledon after a snow storm? Are you a retarted midget?

Savage_Messiah · 12-09-2005, 04:54 PM

wayne hall was closed, i had to eat :/

Al they're 16 by 8 wheels, stock size is 225/60/15 or maybe 225/65 not sure... so I guess that's the size I'm looking for. How much would that alignment be too? I hope I can get it done up North somewhere, I had a u-joint I have to fix ASAP so that plus the alignment means I don't really want to be driving down central if i can help it

Bonzo it's a 97 v6... 145/50/HR16 Falken ze-512 tires on there now

I'm currently uploading pics

79CamaroDiva · 12-09-2005, 04:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

wayne hall was closed, i had to eat :/

Delivery! Campus Cafe baby

c'mon now, i dont even go there and i know the answer to that problem.

Savage_Messiah · 12-09-2005, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 79CamaroDiva

Delivery! Campus Cafe baby

c'mon now, i dont even go there and i know the answer to that problem.

we had to move the cars from lot 6 to lot 5 anyway... plus campus cafe is too expensive

79CamaroDiva · 12-09-2005, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

we had to move the cars from lot 6 to lot 5 anyway... plus campus cafe is too expensive

More expensive than tires and an alignment?

BonzoHansen · 12-09-2005, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

wayne hall was closed, i had to eat :/

Al they're 16 by 8 wheels, stock size is 225/60/15 or maybe 225/65 not sure... so I guess that's the size I'm looking for. How much would that alignment be too? I hope I can get it done up North somewhere, I had a u-joint I have to fix ASAP so that plus the alignment means I don't really want to be driving down central if i can help it

Bonzo it's a 97 v6... 245/50/HR16 Falken ze-512 tires on there now

I'm currently uploading pics

Stock in a V6 was probably 215/60/16, IIRC, maybe 235/55/16. You speedo is probably a little fast with the shorter 245/50. Check the sticker on the door, that will tell you OE fitment.

I might think 215/60/16, 235/55/16 or 225/55/16 snows are out there for you to get. 225/60 would be too tall. A little narrower is better in snow, thus I am not suggesting the 245/50. The snows will not handle dry road like your current ones. But they will be much better in rain/snow. Call around for the 235/55. Or check tire rack & discount tire.

Remember what I said about rims. Mount&Dismount & balancing twice a year adds up.

Tru2Chevy · 12-09-2005, 05:25 PM

Kasey, these are the snow tires that my Dad picked for Craig's Camaro:

http://www.coopertire.com/us/en/Prod...assenger+Tires

I know he raved about them, and they will probably be cheaper than most other tires out there. Blizzaks are good too, so if you can get a deal on them, go for it.

- Justin

BonzoHansen · 12-09-2005, 05:27 PM

I lied. 235/55/16 might be hard to get. Tire rack doesn't list them. Try 225/55/16. Dunlops - $88 each

The coopers above would work too. Sizes limited. Of those, I'd go with the OE 215-60-16.

12secondv6 · 12-09-2005, 05:34 PM

Another vote for Blizzaks

foff667 · 12-09-2005, 05:40 PM

**** a blizzak...i found out this morning studded tires are legal in NJ for the winter months...id say go that route hehe

12secondv6 · 12-09-2005, 05:53 PM

I'd run studded tires and just in the snow.... kinda doubtful that a cop would pull ya over in the snow for studded tires

Tru2Chevy · 12-09-2005, 05:55 PM

Don't remember exactly, however in NJ you can have studded tires on your car form mid-November to mid-March I think.

- Justin

foff667 · 12-09-2005, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

Don't remember exactly, however in NJ you can have studded tires on your car form mid-November to mid-March I think.

- Justin

yeah its november 1st through something i heard this morning...totally legal

Savage_Messiah · 12-09-2005, 06:38 PM

Front drivers side wheel... relatively fine, same way its been for like a year

Passenger side wheel... a little curb rash, saw this at first thought "eh that isnt bad"

Then checked the alignment, said oh ****

When im driving straight I have the wheel almost 1/8th of a turn to the left and have to constantly correct it

BigAls87Z28 · 12-09-2005, 06:47 PM

Right now there is a 40 dollar instant rebate with the purchase of 4 mich tires. Then there is also 10% off on all Mich and BFG tires from 7 to 10 tomorrow morning.
Alignment is 64.99...but if you come down here, Im sure that we could first evaluate the alignment and see if it is needed.

12secondv6 · 12-09-2005, 06:49 PM

Moo?

Stop hitting curbs!

Savage_Messiah · 12-09-2005, 07:09 PM

well Al I am flat broke as of right now so no way I can take advantage of that 10%

james i cant help it my car has some unnatural crazy attraction to them once or twice every winter

al... really from driving around just before I don't trust it too much over like 45-50 mph and dont really want to go all the way down there with it as it is

BigAls87Z28 · 12-09-2005, 07:15 PM

I understand. Wish I had stronger ties to thoes up in the Wayne store.

Savage_Messiah · 12-09-2005, 07:15 PM

thanks anyway man

BonzoHansen · 12-09-2005, 07:34 PM

Studded snow tires are bad idea for NJ driving. Our roads are almost never snow/ice covered. It is more of an icy/slushy/wet mix with patches of ice.

misterjuice · 12-09-2005, 07:47 PM

howabout instead of getting snow tires.....get a phone book, or a booster seat so you can see over the hood, and notice the curb.