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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
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buy a set of beater wheels (narrower than stock = better snow driving) for the snow tires. swap summer/winter wheels yourself when you need to.
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That was the original plan but Craigslist is filled with crap and people don't list enough wheel specs.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
I've got 205 Blizzaks on stock wheels, and they're the stuff that dreams are made of. I don't know if the RX7 wheels are as bad as you think, unless you've got your car lowered enough that you can't get two fingers stacked between the rear wheelwell and tire. A few turns of my spring perches to an appropriate ride height made my fit concerns go away with my RX7 wheels and 225 width tires.
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
Why does the second NO have an overwhelming majority?
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How about Probe wheels, don't those fit? Any 5-bolt Honda wheel should work (all the 5-bolts were 5x114.3 and around +45 offset). Visit a scrap yard, argue for 20 minutes because he'll want to charge you $100/wheel, and pay like 25-40/wheel.
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
i got 4 new silver 5-spoke wheels from Natl Tire & Battery for $99 (thanks for the tip, Huck! ), and slapped the snows on them. had some cheap Winterhandlers, but damn, the SVX would go anywhere in them. svxfiles has 'em now.
i have Blizzaks for the LGT, but they don't inspire the same confidence as the WH's did on the SVX - the LGT's tires are wider, so maybe that's why it doesn't seem to go like a tank in the snow.
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Alan 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 1997 SVX LSi (Ebony) SOLD! 2005 Legacy GT (Silver) [Cobb Stg 2+] SOLD! 1987 928 S4 (Black) SOLD! 2005 Forester XT Premium (Crystal Gray Metallic) SOLD! 2008 Lancer Evolution X MR (Apex Silver) [Cobb Stg 1+] 2015 Outlander Sport 2.4GT AWD (Mercury Gray) 2013 G37xS (Obsidian Black) |
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It's not lowered but I do prefer a taller winter tire. Stems from a rebellious tendency, the need to stand out from the perceived majority.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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Did youjust vote for the first no?
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
What are you talking about :O My ECSTA SPT Preform great in the snow =D
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
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Kenneth 1997 Subaru SVX LSi "Svetlana" #185 of 640 - 09/1996 - Polo Green Pearl - 34k miles 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Everett" #8738 - 01/1992 - Ebony Pearl - 139k miles - 5MT shifty - Sold 07/31/2011 1992 Subaru SVX LS-L "Sven" #1599 - 05/1991 - Claret - 168k miles - Traded 05/11/2005 2023 Subaru Crosstrek Limited CVT - Crystal White Pearl - 2.8k miles 2021 Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited CVT - Horizon Blue Pearl - 17k miles 2023 Volkswagen Jetta S 6MT - Pure White - 2.6k miles 2020 Hyundai Ioniq Limited EV - Ceramic White - 30k miles |
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(Snow's all melted btw.) Hell no. First option is for pansies.
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"That which can be asserted without evidence can be dismissed without evidence." '92 Dark Teal SVX LS-L, >146,000m 3 pedals, 5 speeds., restoration underway. 2012 Honda Insight, slow but cute. |
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
Lol =D was being a smart arse
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
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Y'all are sooo invincible.
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Re: 245/40R17 Kumho Ecsta in the snow.
Ha if there is even a chance of snow or ice they shut the state down. Its funny many of days missed of school because of it.
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1994 SVX L - FWD Barcelona Red 190K miles ~ SOLD 1994 SVX LS - 5spd AWD Emerald Green 202k miles PWR Radiator, HID 5000k, New paint job with issues, 17" STI BBS wheels, converted to 5spd AWD from FWD. Purchased from SVXyGirl 2/20/09 -- Undergoing complete rebuild 1993 Justy 4wd 5door- Teal of sorts , beater. 2008 OBXT Newport Pearl 65k miles |
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