Winter tires and rims
I don't work for Perfmance Mazda but I saw these tires while I was waiting for my car. Performance Mazda is offering 14" steel rims with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 1 winter tires, 185/65R14, balanced and ready to go for 700$. They look to be good tire and I might just get those. Anyone have any thoughts?
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There seems to be some issue with 14 inch rims clearing the back brakes on our cars, so if you go for it maybe get a test fit on the rims before you plunk down your cash.
Everyone I know who has Nokians say they are the best thing going for winter tires, and the price doesn't seem too outrageous that you posted. I haven't tried them myself however. Check out Nokian's website - they have some test articles posted there that are quite informative. Nokian Tires Website |
i got some steel 14" rims from bank street mazda with some michilan alpin winter tires and i had no problems with them last winter!
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here i go again biased one more time, I run Hakka 1's for the winter on my car plus Nokian NRV's for the summer. Best grip for the winter no trouble ever and the summer tires are sticky.
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Hey medicnys were you in today (sept. 16) for a while waiting. Yellow P5 with the AEM sticker in the back quarter window. Next time come and sit and chat desk in the corner directly across from the service lounge.
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Originally posted by Performance here i go again biased one more time, I run Hakka 1's for the winter on my car plus Nokian NRV's for the summer. Best grip for the winter no trouble ever and the summer tires are sticky. Cost a little more put totally worth it !!! Mine are 15 inches (P195-55-R15) with the steallies, they costed me 850 all in. :D |
I bought my P5 from them and that's where I'm heading to get my winter gear.
$700.00 sounds about right for wheels and tires and balancing. You could probably find cheaper stuff at say Crappy Tire or Walfart, but again it's a judgement choice. |
For 14" rims this should be the price
$50 for the steel rim and about $75 for the tire that is about $500 + tax installed and balanced. If you need a place I can recommend one that I go to all the time in Scarborough. (Nantucket ask for Lou) Fair and honest. He has been there for the past 15 or 20 years and a lot of people go to him for all kinds of rims and tires. Hope this helps. |
I just put Toyo Garit HT's on my car and am very impressed. They are way quieter than I thought they'ed be and are real good in the corners. Kind of expensive. $149.50 each, but what the heck both the car and I are worth it.
I seriously don't think anyone can go wrong by putting on a serious set of winter tires. Just get the all-seasons or summer tires off the road for the next 5-6 months. Unless you live, work, and don't travel out of the city, get a good set of 4 winter tires and enjoy the winter. |
Michelin Alpins
I just had 4 14" steelies and 4 185/65/14 Michelin Arctic Alpins installed on my car today. Grand total....$630 everything included. Go to Costco if you have a freind or someone you know with a membership. They have a rebate on these tires. They are supposed to be excellent on ice which is my biggest concern during winter driving. I've only had a chance to test their dry grip so far. They are pretty good for a winter tire. I had the stock RE92's and the Michelin's dry grip is pretty close...didn't push them too hard but hard enough. I had recently ditched the Re92s for Toyo T1-Ss...amazing tire for anyone looking for new summer tires next year...but that's a whole other topic.
Anyways, 630 bucks...best deal I found on good winter tires. The Mazda dealership was asking 550 plus tax for 4 steelies with crappy Kelly Snowtrakkers and another place had that same combo for 610 tax in. |
Re: Michelin Alpins
Originally posted by browntrout I just had 4 14" steelies and 4 185/65/14 Michelin Arctic Alpins installed on my car today. Grand total....$630 everything included. Go to Costco if you have a freind or someone you know with a membership. They have a rebate on these tires. They are supposed to be excellent on ice which is my biggest concern during winter driving. I've only had a chance to test their dry grip so far. They are pretty good for a winter tire. I had the stock RE92's and the Michelin's dry grip is pretty close...didn't push them too hard but hard enough. I had recently ditched the Re92s for Toyo T1-Ss...amazing tire for anyone looking for new summer tires next year...but that's a whole other topic. Anyways, 630 bucks...best deal I found on good winter tires. The Mazda dealership was asking 550 plus tax for 4 steelies with crappy Kelly Snowtrakkers and another place had that same combo for 610 tax in. Little Dude |
Yeah, that's $630...tax included, everything included, final price. Like I said, I shopped around a little and this was the best deal I found for decent tires. I live in Montreal but I'm sure the rebate is across Canada. I guess ask them about it. The guy told me about it when he gave me the price. The rebate is 50$ off on the purchase of 4 Michelin winter tires. I don't think it applies to other brands. Hope it helps.
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garit hts
Hey patnew, were the Garit ht's you put on 16". I have run Toyo Observes 02 and swear by them but the Garit is the only one other than the snowproxes than come in a low enough profile for the rim. $150 isn't too outrageous, were did you get them?
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The Garit HT's are 195|55|H|15s.
I got them at Treffs Auto on Carling here in Ottawa. Great people to deal with. |
The Mazda dealership is now offering 15" winter tires for your P5 if you are interested. I think it was $640 balanced and all that. You get 4 steelies with P195/55R/15 Kuhmo. Not a bad deal I think.
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