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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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Hes not saying hes not going to drive his Evo in the snow, hes asking if it will still tear thru the snow with no issue like it should with the larger wheels.

I personally woud probably get a cheaper set of rims and some snow tires, the 19's MIGHT get you through, but my guess is its a low profile summer tire on there so I dont know how comfortable I would be driving it on those if you get a decent amount of snow throughout the winter.


I wonder, do stock Evo 8 or 9 wheels fit the X? If so maybe look into some 8 wheels to get you through the winter?
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Old Jun 13, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Im pumped to drive my X in the snow, but not so excited about getting it dirty! lol
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 06:12 AM
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Thinner rims with thinner tires will get u cut through the snow better
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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What would be the best wheel size and then what brand of tire? I keep hearing Blizzak, how do the others compare?
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Old Jun 14, 2011 | 08:52 AM
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Dunlop's Winter Sport M3s are good. That's what I use...
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Old Jun 15, 2011 | 09:49 PM
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I have had snows on mine in michigan for the last 2 winters. and its awesome in snow.
But saying that i am leaving the snow belt and am selling my drag dr-31's and snows.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 07:43 AM
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I have had snows on mine in michigan for the last 2 winters. and its awesome in snow.
But saying that i am leaving the snow belt and am selling my drag dr-31's and snows.
What brand and size snows? Wheels? Where in MI? $?
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Trans-Am WS6
Hes not saying hes not going to drive his Evo in the snow, hes asking if it will still tear thru the snow with no issue like it should with the larger wheels.

I personally woud probably get a cheaper set of rims and some snow tires, the 19's MIGHT get you through, but my guess is its a low profile summer tire on there so I dont know how comfortable I would be driving it on those if you get a decent amount of snow throughout the winter.


I wonder, do stock Evo 8 or 9 wheels fit the X? If so maybe look into some 8 wheels to get you through the winter?
Yes he was considering not driving the evo in the snow. Look at the first post.
And No. Evo 8 or 9 wheels will not fit the X.

@ evogely - Get some snow tires - either 19s or 18s with stock rims - and enjoy the snow. I have enjoyed rinnung blizzaks the past two winters.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 01:58 PM
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Blizzaks = "The ****"!

The only thing is if you run a winter setup with different rims, you'll either have to get a second set of TMPS sensors and have to reflash them every time you swap the rims and tires or deal with the idiot light on the display.

And honestly, after spending the money on a 2nd set of sensors, I'm thinking I might have been better off just dealing with the light for the winter. Especially since the Blizzaks I got are run-flats...
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bsquad
Blizzaks = "The ****"!

The only thing is if you run a winter setup with different rims, you'll either have to get a second set of TMPS sensors and have to reflash them every time you swap the rims and tires or deal with the idiot light on the display.

And honestly, after spending the money on a 2nd set of sensors, I'm thinking I might have been better off just dealing with the light for the winter. Especially since the Blizzaks I got are run-flats...
Troof.
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Old Jun 16, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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It was built for it..... have fun.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 08:46 AM
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Evo's in the Snow FTW
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by TougeGod7
run 4 spare donuts rims with snow tires for the ultimate snow setup
I may be wrong, but I don't think this is possible: the donuts do not clear the front caliper.

Again, correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe if you get a flat in the front you must first swap a rear wheel from the same side to the front since the donut only fits on the back.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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Don't be a whimp and get skinny *** tires. 265/35/18 Dunlop Wintersport D2's and they PERFORM. In this case Rota is your friend


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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by TougeGod7
run 4 spare donuts rims with snow tires for the ultimate snow setup
LMAO!
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