Cobalt + Snow ??
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One time I was driving in teh snow, on a straight road. This road had a slight, very slight tilt to it. Next thing I know, i start sliding sideways towards the curb. I was like "OH NO" but luckily i turned my wheel away from the curb, bumping the curb with just my tired. I would have cried had i scratched my wheel.
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Originally Posted by berndogz
Do you think it would be cheaper to get 18" tires to fit on the stock rims or get smaller tires and buy new rims for the smaller ones?
Then again you would have to take off the tires from the stock rims and put the winter tires on them and vice versa for summer again. That's more money and a hastle.
Has anyone done that though?
Thanks for the tire info. I now understand what i'm looking for haha.
I plan on keeping same brakes.
Then again you would have to take off the tires from the stock rims and put the winter tires on them and vice versa for summer again. That's more money and a hastle.
Has anyone done that though?
Thanks for the tire info. I now understand what i'm looking for haha.
I plan on keeping same brakes.
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Ok is it suppose to snow?? It was like 80 here today lol.
I have
225/50QR17 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50
17x7.5 Sport Edition F2 Silver Painted
And live in New England and had the SS/SC this past winter. Those tires made a HUGE difference. It was more then drivable in snow. Of course nothing is fool proof you have to drive different in the snow. And they SUCK when its dry out. But for the money (think it was like 900 or something for all of em and rims) it was the way to go. Got rims so i could just jack up the car, switch and go.
Why are we talking about winter in June again??? lol
I have
225/50QR17 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50
17x7.5 Sport Edition F2 Silver Painted
And live in New England and had the SS/SC this past winter. Those tires made a HUGE difference. It was more then drivable in snow. Of course nothing is fool proof you have to drive different in the snow. And they SUCK when its dry out. But for the money (think it was like 900 or something for all of em and rims) it was the way to go. Got rims so i could just jack up the car, switch and go.
Why are we talking about winter in June again??? lol
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Originally Posted by berndogz
Do you think it would be cheaper to get 18" tires to fit on the stock rims or get smaller tires and buy new rims for the smaller ones?
Then again you would have to take off the tires from the stock rims and put the winter tires on them and vice versa for summer again. That's more money and a hastle.
Has anyone done that though?
Thanks for the tire info. I now understand what i'm looking for haha.
I plan on keeping same brakes.
Then again you would have to take off the tires from the stock rims and put the winter tires on them and vice versa for summer again. That's more money and a hastle.
Has anyone done that though?
Thanks for the tire info. I now understand what i'm looking for haha.
I plan on keeping same brakes.
you will find snows for 18's but the larger the rim size the more expensive the tire will get.
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Originally Posted by player_1
do not do this, you'll just ruin both sets, of tires, plus your unlikely to find a snow tire in 215/45R18 (see my above post your trying to maintain the overall diameter)
you will find snows for 18's but the larger the rim size the more expensive the tire will get.
you will find snows for 18's but the larger the rim size the more expensive the tire will get.
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Originally Posted by berndogz
I understand that. I figure I will just get smaller wheels and rims but I figure I would ask if getting 18's would be cheaper on new rims and if it's worth it. I wouldn't figure so though.
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well the same tires are about double the price from an 16 to 18.
so the first time you buy the price may be close, but when you have to buy again it will cost you double.
not to mension the cost of unistalling and reinstalling tires twice a year ( when you could change the tires yourself, if you buy a set of rims.
so the first time you buy the price may be close, but when you have to buy again it will cost you double.
not to mension the cost of unistalling and reinstalling tires twice a year ( when you could change the tires yourself, if you buy a set of rims.
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Originally Posted by Spoony
I don't recommend all seasons sub-par in the summer and sub-par in the winter + running your rims through the winter = 
me personally I try to put nothing but the best
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Originally Posted by player_1
if you get the SS, then your best bet is to get a 205/60HR16
that's what I'm using, it's the closest match to the OEM size.
the designation means
205 = width of tire is 205mm
60 = profile of tire is 60% of the width ( side wall height is 205x.60 )
H = is the speed rating, minimum recommended for the Cobalt SS since you are more likely to speed then you realize
R16 = Tire is made to fit a 16 rim
stock SS/SC tire is 215/45ZR18 is:
2x(215/25.4x.45)in + 18in = 25.61
a 205/60HR16 tire is:
2x(205/25.4x.60)in + 16in = 25.69
when selecting a winter tire the goal is to find a thinner tire ( better for cutting through snow) that is as close to the overall diameter as the stock tire as possible ( so it doesn't throw off your mileage and speed.
most people went with a 16 in rim so they would save on the cost of the rim, and the cost of the tire. but if you plan on getting bigger breaks go with a 17 in rim.
if you go to www.tirerack.com you could learn alot about the ratings and compare various tires on the market.
that's what I'm using, it's the closest match to the OEM size.
the designation means
205 = width of tire is 205mm
60 = profile of tire is 60% of the width ( side wall height is 205x.60 )
H = is the speed rating, minimum recommended for the Cobalt SS since you are more likely to speed then you realize
R16 = Tire is made to fit a 16 rim
stock SS/SC tire is 215/45ZR18 is:
2x(215/25.4x.45)in + 18in = 25.61
a 205/60HR16 tire is:
2x(205/25.4x.60)in + 16in = 25.69
when selecting a winter tire the goal is to find a thinner tire ( better for cutting through snow) that is as close to the overall diameter as the stock tire as possible ( so it doesn't throw off your mileage and speed.
most people went with a 16 in rim so they would save on the cost of the rim, and the cost of the tire. but if you plan on getting bigger breaks go with a 17 in rim.
if you go to www.tirerack.com you could learn alot about the ratings and compare various tires on the market.
Tire choice - DUNLOP Graspic DS-1 or DS-2. Go to walmart. they are low cost and biggest bang for your buck.
Other good choices - Goodyear, Michelin X-Ice, Yokohama
Tires to stay away from - Nokian Horrible tire especially ice. no matter what anbody says.
Blizzak - good tire but not for long. the compound goes half way in the tread.
Oh and I know Ice and snow tires. I sold them. raced and knew other ice racers. And I live in Winterpeg (winnipeg, MB)
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