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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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will i be ok if i use all season tires in the winter? Im thinking of getting a set of falken ziex 512 and a set of 17" wheels all will cost me around $800. If i use my stock 18" change the stock tires with winter tires it would cost me close to $900.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 02:31 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 06:19 PM
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Bridgstone Blizzacks are the best IMO.
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 07:34 PM
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All-season tires are not created equal. For superior snow traction check Goodyear Assurance ComforTred.
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Recommendations from Consumer Reports.

If you are serious about snow, look at Michelin X-Ice.
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thanx guys but im not asking what tire is good in the snow, im asking if all season like falken ziex 512 will work fine in the snow of course it will not be as good as winter tires.
Why would an all season tires not work in the snow?
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Originally Posted by Ilov350ZEE
thanx guys but im not asking what tire is good in the snow, im asking if all season like falken ziex 512 will work fine in the snow of course it will not be as good as winter tires.
Why would an all season tires not work in the snow?
The recommendations above show that a good all season tire will outperform a poor snow tire. I don't know how I can possibly explain it better.
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But, there is a limited number of winter tires that will fit a Z. For my 06 there are two choices. I suspect it's the same for all seasons tires. maybe a few more.
be sure to keep the diameters the same as the factory tires. And don't forget the TPS needs to be added to the prices (Tire rack etc don't furnish them). Unless you deciede to run without them. That's your choice.
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