Gotta get some tires - Page 2 - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

doubleurx · 2004-09-21, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by MattR

From what I understand, the M3 has a slightly stiffer sidewall design, and possibly offer a higher speed rating...Thats just what I heard, but if anyone wants to trade their M3's for my M2's, in Down

So 130 is not fast enough in the snow Matt?

MikeSTI · 2004-09-21, 09:00 AM

the middle tread pattern has also changed a little from the M2's to the M3's

sperry · 2004-09-21, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

the middle tread pattern has also changed a little from the M2's to the M3's

And I'll bet the M3's got a different rubber compound... you don't get the kind of performance differences that people are noticing on tread design/sidewall alone.

MattR · 2004-09-21, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

So 130 is not fast enough in the snow Matt?

You would think

Sometime you just gotta get to the snow faster...

doubleurx · 2004-09-21, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

the middle tread pattern has also changed a little from the M2's to the M3's

And I'll bet the M3's got a different rubber compound... you don't get the kind of performance differences that people are noticing on tread design/sidewall alone.

I agree, It must be a softer compound to get that kind of traction. Sounds like I need to burn through both sets of my tires and replace next year.

sti deede · 2004-09-21, 09:44 AM

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If you can afford it, definately get the extra set of wheels. You can get most sets of Rotas in Wrx size for around $500 - $600. It's well worth it. I've always thought it may be a bad idea to stretch the tires every season. Maybe I'm wrong and it doesn't matter considering the tire life of the tires most of us use.

I have STi not a WRX so I think that the rims are a tiny bit mpre expensive. I need tires for a trip the first weekend in Oct. I'm still getting rims this month, hopefully in time for the last autocross event, other wise I'm out.

I'm gonna get Rota Torque's....mikeSTi please don't hate me for being a copy cat.

MikeSTI · 2004-09-21, 09:49 AM

Just dont get the same color

MikeSTI · 2004-09-21, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

I agree, It must be a softer compound to get that kind of traction. Sounds like I need to burn through both sets of my tires and replace next year.

could be hard to burn snow tires

mine made it all last season (9,000 miles) and show little sign of wear :?

like I said before maybe in 5 years I will get another set of snow tires :?

sperry · 2004-09-21, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by sti deede

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If you can afford it, definately get the extra set of wheels. You can get most sets of Rotas in Wrx size for around $500 - $600. It's well worth it. I've always thought it may be a bad idea to stretch the tires every season. Maybe I'm wrong and it doesn't matter considering the tire life of the tires most of us use.

I have STi not a WRX so I think that the rims are a tiny bit mpre expensive. I need tires for a trip the first weekend in Oct. I'm still getting rims this month, hopefully in time for the last autocross event, other wise I'm out.

I'm gonna get Rota Torque's....mikeSTi please don't hate me for being a copy cat.

Actually, no one's gotten a set of the SDR's for an STi up here yet! I think those are sweet winter rims for the STi... they look good, are easy to clean. the only drawback is that they're pretty heavy, which isn't a big deal on winter rims.

http://www.subydude.com/parts/details.php?7171033

MattR · 2004-09-21, 09:57 AM

I vote SDR's!!!!

sperry · 2004-09-21, 09:59 AM

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I vote SDR's!!!!

Actually, I think a set of gunmetal SDR's on the SVX would RULE... but alas, I don't think they have 'em in 5x114.3 yet.

doubleurx · 2004-09-21, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by sti deede

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If you can afford it, definately get the extra set of wheels. You can get most sets of Rotas in Wrx size for around $500 - $600. It's well worth it. I've always thought it may be a bad idea to stretch the tires every season. Maybe I'm wrong and it doesn't matter considering the tire life of the tires most of us use.

I have STi not a WRX so I think that the rims are a tiny bit mpre expensive. I need tires for a trip the first weekend in Oct. I'm still getting rims this month, hopefully in time for the last autocross event, other wise I'm out.

I'm gonna get Rota Torque's....mikeSTi please don't hate me for being a copy cat.

I think the cost is the same. I have 17x8 torques on my wrx (bronze). I got them for $599 from subydude. Besides I got mine before Mike, so Mike you already copied me!

doubleurx · 2004-09-21, 10:04 AM

Of course Mike I hadn't met you yet, so I can't claim you copied me.

doubleurx · 2004-09-21, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

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Originally Posted by doubleurx

I agree, It must be a softer compound to get that kind of traction. Sounds like I need to burn through both sets of my tires and replace next year.

could be hard to burn snow tires

mine made it all last season (9,000 miles) and show little sign of wear :?

like I said before maybe in 5 years I will get another set of snow tires :?

I don't know about that. I was able to detstroy my transmission in a single track day. Just give me a little time.

MikeSTI · 2004-09-21, 10:18 AM

I also have the SDR's in Steel Grey so yes someone does have them

They are my winter wheels

sperry · 2004-09-21, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

I also have the SDR's in Steel Grey so yes someone does have them

They are my winter wheels

Really!? I don't remember seeing them on your car? Did you run them last winter?

sti deede · 2004-09-21, 10:27 AM

....hmm i like the sdr's too, and I'd be orginal at least for now.

LetItRev · 2004-09-21, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by sti deede

....hmm i like the sdr's too, and I'd be orginal at least for now.

Depending on which color you get.

MikeSTI · 2004-09-21, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sperry

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

I also have the SDR's in Steel Grey so yes someone does have them

They are my winter wheels

Really!? I don't remember seeing them on your car? Did you run them last winter?

http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=13800&highlight=sdr#13800

they can also be seen where ever this thread is:

JC · 2004-09-21, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by MikeSTI

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Originally Posted by sperry

Really!? I don't remember seeing them on your car? Did you run them last winter?

http://www.seccs.org/forums/viewtopic.php?p=13800&highlight=sdr#13800

MikeSTI · 2004-09-21, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by sti deede

....hmm i like the sdr's too, and I'd be orginal at least for now.

no need to be orginal just go with the ones you like. I run the SDR's as winter rims so I dont mind anyone who wishes to do the same, atleast I know if some one says they burned me on the freeway with SDR's on I know its ok because they are my winter tires

now if you get the Torque's dont get the gunmetallic, you will look to much like my car and Torques' should not wear snow tires

sperry · 2004-09-21, 11:48 AM

Nice work on finding the old thread! I totally forgot about those rims since you went and got the bronze torques so soon after! Those SDRs really do look good on STis.

I think Deede should get some black or gold ones... they wouldn't look exactly the same as Mike's, but she'd still be copying him.

MattR · 2004-09-21, 12:05 PM

hahah! I love that picture.

sti deede · 2004-09-21, 12:25 PM

I'm working on some "creative financing" to get my hands on a pair of SDR's. I've also emailed Subydude a quote for how long it will take for me to get my wheels. I might be able to have them in time for my fricken trip to Fresno

. Then I could for sure autocross one more event.

MattR · 2004-09-21, 12:32 PM

WTH is in Fresno? haha

2004-09-21, 09:00 AM	#27
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	the middle tread pattern has also changed a little from the M2's to the M3's __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-21, 09:49 AM	#32
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	Just dont get the same color __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-21, 09:57 AM	#35
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	I vote SDR's!!!! __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-21, 10:18 AM	#40
MikeSTI EJ205 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,354 Car: 2004 STi Class: TSM I can't complain	I also have the SDR's in Steel Grey so yes someone does have them They are my winter wheels __________________ Cobb Stage 2

2004-09-21, 11:48 AM	#47
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	Nice work on finding the old thread! I totally forgot about those rims since you went and got the bronze torques so soon after! Those SDRs really do look good on STis. I think Deede should get some black or gold ones... they wouldn't look exactly the same as Mike's, but she'd still be copying him. __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

2004-09-21, 10:04 AM	#38
doubleurx EJ205 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Truckee Posts: 1,948	Of course Mike I hadn't met you yet, so I can't claim you copied me.

2004-09-21, 10:27 AM	#42
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	....hmm i like the sdr's too, and I'd be orginal at least for now.

2004-09-21, 12:05 PM	#48
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	hahah! I love that picture. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2004-09-21, 12:25 PM	#49
sti deede EJ205 Real Name: Deede Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 1,789 Car: '96 4runner Class: none.	I'm working on some "creative financing" to get my hands on a pair of SDR's. I've also emailed Subydude a quote for how long it will take for me to get my wheels. I might be able to have them in time for my fricken trip to Fresno . Then I could for sure autocross one more event.

2004-09-21, 12:32 PM	#50
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	WTH is in Fresno? haha __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

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