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If you've got a bit of scuffing on the side, it's much different than hitting a pothole. Concerning said pothole, how fast, how deep, how sharp?
A bent Aluminum wheel, running out of true, needs to be replaced.
The G wheels are $800 + $200- for the tire.
Scuffs and scratches can be filled and repaired.
This can be done for less than replacement cost, but it's not going to be 100%
Flip
I am in Minneapolis and it snows a lot here (8 months a year). Being a great fan of manual transmissions, I really love the 6MT G35. But there is no AWD option in 6MT.
So please clear this issue. Is driving in snow a real issue with this car?
You'll see it on the right on the gray bar above the discussion list.
I've not heard very nice things about this tire, should I look for a better all-season tire to replace it? I know I definitely like better wet and snow performance given that I have Minnesota winters to deal with.
Thanks.
I am probably going to look at Nokian All season rubber this fall. Enjoy the car, we LOVE ours
Now I'm wondering which is better, dedicated sets for summer and winter, or one set of all seasons.
Any thoughts?
I live in Brooklyn, where they do plow the roads. So deep snow is not something I'll face. Nevertheless, I am tempted to go to 17" rims with 225/55/17 Dunlop M3s, just to be
safe(r).
But it looks to me that the Goodyears alone are quite a bit cheaper than going with new 17" wheels and tires.
So maybe I'll get the Goodyears and save on new wheels and the $260 for the tire pressure sensors. If I run into problems with the snow, then I'll go for the Dunlops on new 17s or Blizzaks on the 18s.
Keep in mind that having multiple sets of tires reduces tread wear on the tires you're not using; so, in the long run, the total tire cost is less than it appears.
I have no problems with those two caveats, but I guess that's a decision you have to make on your own.
RG
So I'm still curious, dedicated sets, or all seasons? Right now I'm definitely leaning towards dedicated sets.
I bought a set of Dunlop Winter Sport M3's for the winter on a different set of wheels (18"). One advantage of this is that the $300 a pop Bridgestone's will last longer as they are off the car 6 months of each year. I run the winter tires from November to April. I live in Ann Arbor (Detroit area) and snow varies from year to year.
I would rather not have to worry about being caught in a heavy snow with the Potenzas as the car would turn into a hockey puck.
This system only warns you of low pressure and it needs to be pretty low before the warning light comes on.
Some systems offer actual live PSI of each tire but the G only gives a yellow light if one or more tires are low.
Do not depend on the TPS light for tire pressure.
It should be checked at least once per month with a pressure gauge.
I asked whether the reset he did was from the dash (so I could do it myself next time), but he indicated it was somewhere internal. I believe he was being purposely vague because he told me he would prefer to further investigate the problem should it be re-occurring. Fair enough with me
The current tires are Bridgestone Potenza on the Front 225/50ZR18 and on the Rear 245/45ZR18.
Looking at tire rack the Winter tires are listed are the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 with 225/50HR18 and no separate 245/45 ones given for the the Rear.
Obviously they need to be 18" in order to just buy tires and not wheels, but is going with the 225/50 on all wheels going to be a problem?
Another option is to go for the Goodyear Eagle All Season Front 225/50ZR18 and on the Rear 245/45ZR18.
What does everyone else use? I'm in Chicago with a 28 highway mile commute each way.
Thanks!
It's easier to swap each season, and with the cost of swapping twice a year, it's actually a little cheaper in the long run to just buy wheels.
I bought some 5-spoke aluminum wheels for my snows from tirerack for $95- each.
I didn't expect much at all, but was actually surprised at how nice they look.
I bought a second set of 18"rims and have Dunlop Winter Sport MP3s (Not sure of the size but definately 18"). I have had them for two winters now (Detroit) 40 mile commute and have had no problems getting around.
I would recommend Winter/Summer tires over all season, although I have not run all seasons, so it's just my opinion. With the powerful engine and rear-wheel drive, the car can be a hockey-puck on snow and ice.
It's a good opportunity to learn how to change the tires around, but I'll need to do some more research as it's not something I've ever had to do before. There's the added concern of if somehow I do it wrong, having to buy another jack and how to balance the wheels (if that has to be done with completely new tires AND wheels, I presume so?!).
It is not my intention to sound like a moron, but I'm a total newbie when it comes to dealing with tire fitting, wheels and such like. In this case, my husband is little help as he is not mechanically minded in anything to do with cars (as long as it gets him from A to B without breaking down, it's enough for him).
My past experience is seeing when the tires I have need replaced and calling around to get them at the best price, going and getting it done.
But wanting to preserve as much performance as possible, I went with the all seasons. So far (no snow or ice yet), the Goodyears are great, especially in hard rains. Handling is just a tad inferior to the OEM summer Potenzas. But the ride seems almost smoother and no more noisy than the summer Potenzas, and I feel alot more secure in the cold, when those summer tires do become hockey pucks.
We'll see if I can get through the winter here in New York City.
Did you buy yours from tirerack? I haven't been able to beat their price.
You could go with 2 sets of the front 18" sport wheels, but now you're stuck looking for 2 front sets.
I have a 2007 G35 Coupe AT with Sport Package and 19' Wheels. First snow was scary and I want to get snow tires.
My question is: Will a 17' wheels and snow tires fit my car?
I prefer 17' snow tires if the car can take them.
BTW, if anyone has snow tires he wants to get rid of, I may be interested.