Winter Tires
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Winter Tires
Hey guys,
Getting my 85 GSL-SE ready for the winter. (Believe me I wouldn't drive it this winter if I didn't absolutely have to).
Just wondering...for all you out there that do drive yours in the winter, what tire/tire size have you found works the best?
Stock being 205/60R14s...will I have any problems going narrower on the stock rim?
I was thinking about 195/70R14s.
Thanks
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Getting my 85 GSL-SE ready for the winter. (Believe me I wouldn't drive it this winter if I didn't absolutely have to).
Just wondering...for all you out there that do drive yours in the winter, what tire/tire size have you found works the best?
Stock being 205/60R14s...will I have any problems going narrower on the stock rim?
I was thinking about 195/70R14s.
Thanks
F-
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Get that bitched rust proofed (like krown) have them spray the **** out of it. I had perelli winters on mine a few years back, they worked well. It's a good idea to get some steal rims, salt and aluminum don't react well together.
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yeah, get some cheap steel rims and narrower tires. stock 12a's come with 185 75 13's if i recall correctly, so you should be able to go that narrow with no probs. i've heard EXCELLENT reviews of the pirelli snow tires. i believe they were called scorpions? and adam's right, rustproof the hell out of it! also, put some weight in the hatch. maybe 75 to 150 lbs of sandbags. that'll really help keep your drivewheels digging.
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I have a second set of SE wheels with Blizzak WS-50 195/70R14 mounted. It's way too tall and handling is not fun. It wanders all over the road in dry. Wet grip is low, but I've bever gotten stuck in the snow. I'd go or something shorter, like 195/65 or 195/60 even. And I only drive it with a threat of snow as my other car has summer tires only, good enough for dry cold temps.
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I'm SO GLAD I live in a state where road salt is never used! My 85 GS has never seen road salt. They don't use it in either Wasington or Oregon. Just plows and sand.
I have a pair of studded tires and wheels that came with the car. I think that they are stock size.
I was thinking that I should add some weight to the rear for better traction. Anyone done this? What did you use?
I have a pair of studded tires and wheels that came with the car. I think that they are stock size.
I was thinking that I should add some weight to the rear for better traction. Anyone done this? What did you use?
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https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showth...snow+OR+winter
Also, from another posting that I included a bit more information in:
For the best snow tires around here is a quote from one
of my emails from a rally list:
quote:
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HAKKAPELIITTA is still the best snow tyre you can use, Made by
the NOKIAN tyre company in Finland and sold in this area by Mi. Garage Inc.
in Marquette. for info contact Me ; fax (906) 226-SAAB, Phone (906) 226-CARS,
or by e-mail at Fahrnordmqt@AOL.Com Rex
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Also, from another posting that I included a bit more information in:
For the best snow tires around here is a quote from one
of my emails from a rally list:
quote:
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HAKKAPELIITTA is still the best snow tyre you can use, Made by
the NOKIAN tyre company in Finland and sold in this area by Mi. Garage Inc.
in Marquette. for info contact Me ; fax (906) 226-SAAB, Phone (906) 226-CARS,
or by e-mail at Fahrnordmqt@AOL.Com Rex
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as far as adding weight goes, i've seen sandbags for sale in auto parts stores, home depots, lowes, lots o' places. the ones i saw were in 75lb bags. 1 or 2 will do it. just stick 'em in the hatch area.
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