Snow Tires

CrazyKell · 11-11-2008, 03:37 PM

Okay so I know this isn't about two wheels.....but i'm confused (what else is new right?).

What is the deal with snow tires. I don't know what size of tires I have on my car, I just know they're Toyo's.

Do I need new rims? How do I know what size to get?

I have a 2006 Mazda 3 (4 door).

HELP!

HurricaneHeather · 11-11-2008, 04:02 PM

No need to fear, Kell. Help has arrived. The answer to all of your questions and concerns is:

Move out of the freaking Tundra.

Texas I hear is nice this time of year

MILK · 11-11-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HurricaneHeather

No need to fear, Kell. Help has arrived. The answer to all of your questions and concerns is:

Move out of the freaking Tundra.

Texas I hear is nice this time of year

:snarf

I second!! No need for snow tires down here!!!

PiZdETS · 11-11-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyKell

Okay so I know this isn't about two wheels.....but i'm confused (what else is new right?).

What is the deal with snow tires. I don't know what size of tires I have on my car, I just know they're Toyo's.

Do I need new rims? How do I know what size to get?

I have a 2006 Mazda 3 (4 door).

HELP!

No you don't need new rims. If you can't read the sidewall numbers and plug those into an online tire site, take your car to a tire center and they'll give you your options.

oh yeah, also-

Krabill · 11-11-2008, 04:16 PM

1) go to your local tire supply store.
2) tell them you want Bridgestone Blizzak's put on your car.
3) the end.

Particle Man · 11-11-2008, 04:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Krabill

1) go to your local tire supply store.
2) tell them you want Bridgestone Blizzak's put on your car.
3) the end.

amen to that. We got 104 inches of snow in one weekend a couple years back and these things took it all in stride.

CrazyKell · 11-11-2008, 04:23 PM

I already googled smartass!

I want it explained to me in plain language.

My question relates to the fact that I don't necessarily have the money to shell out on this even though I know I need them. So I thought about looking at used ones and that's where I got confused.

Krabill · 11-11-2008, 04:28 PM

Your tires will have their size marked right on the side of them.

You either have 16" or 17" wheels. The Mazda3 came both ways.

205/55-16 if you have 16"

205/50-17 if you have 17"

Papa_Complex · 11-11-2008, 04:29 PM

You don't NEED new rims, but a plain set of steel rims make life so much easier if you have a place to store them. Crappy Tire has rims, as do most of the cheap tire places. In my area I can usually get away without snows, because Toronto bakes the snow off the roads in a day or two this far out. I wouldn't risk it if you're living where you used to.

LittleTaz · 11-11-2008, 04:22 PM

Good Googly Mooglies!!! That's an insanely large way of saying Google is your friend...

11-11-2008, 03:37 PM	#1
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	Snow Tires Okay so I know this isn't about two wheels.....but i'm confused (what else is new right?). What is the deal with snow tires. I don't know what size of tires I have on my car, I just know they're Toyo's. Do I need new rims? How do I know what size to get? I have a 2006 Mazda 3 (4 door). HELP!

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HurricaneHeather AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sydney Moto: '98 Honda Fireblade Posts: 3,696	No need to fear, Kell. Help has arrived. The answer to all of your questions and concerns is: Move out of the freaking Tundra. Texas I hear is nice this time of year

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Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	1) go to your local tire supply store. 2) tell them you want Bridgestone Blizzak's put on your car. 3) the end.

11-11-2008, 04:23 PM	#7
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	I already googled smartass! I want it explained to me in plain language. My question relates to the fact that I don't necessarily have the money to shell out on this even though I know I need them. So I thought about looking at used ones and that's where I got confused.

11-11-2008, 04:28 PM	#8
Krabill WERA Yellow Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tulsa, OK Moto: 08 WR250R, 12 XTZ1200 Posts: 558	Your tires will have their size marked right on the side of them. You either have 16" or 17" wheels. The Mazda3 came both ways. 205/55-16 if you have 16" 205/50-17 if you have 17"

11-11-2008, 04:29 PM	#9
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	You don't NEED new rims, but a plain set of steel rims make life so much easier if you have a place to store them. Crappy Tire has rims, as do most of the cheap tire places. In my area I can usually get away without snows, because Toronto bakes the snow off the roads in a day or two this far out. I wouldn't risk it if you're living where you used to.