Really liking my Cheap Winter Tires/Wheels

JB1 · 12-15-2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

It's been very very manageable. I wasn't in any truly deep snow, but I did go through some slush and some icy patches. I never felt scared or concerned I'd spin, there was never any fish-tailing, and overall I think it's a really sure-footed setup. I did have a touch of wheel spin off the line if I wasn't careful and gentle. I think the only issue I'll have is with deep stuff since our clearance is so low.

It's hard seeing my Z caked in white road salt though. Painful to see it dirty and think of the salt slowly eating away at my girl.

Thanks for the feedback! I still hope I can find some stock 18" rims for my winter set up, as I would like to keep the stock staggerd set-up. But if that wont work I might go for your or AK370's seup

P Chewing 33 · 12-21-2009, 05:51 PM

I'm really liking my not so cheap winter tires/wheels. Because of my procrastination, tirerack only had 8" wide winter tires left, and the only 8" wide rims available at the time are the +35 mm OZ Ultraleggera's and the Blizzak lm-25. I was kicking myself for waiting too long because I had the notion that they'll add more rims the longer I waited, but that didn't happen. I basically had no choice but to go with this setup with the very limited selection.

It arrived a day before the NE snowstorm. My 25 mm spacers didn't arrive in time so I had no choice but to mount them on the Z. I also decided to pinstripe the lips red.

Drove great during the snow. Almost got stuck a few times Saturday night during the blizzard, but I got out of it. Reversing is practically almost useless since they are one directional tires. Hopefully my rear spacers arrive soon because the rear offset are ugly. The rear wheels are too sunken in.

Well here are some pictures

AK370Z · 12-21-2009, 07:07 PM

look good man! NJ here too and I had NO issue driving on the snow. Of course I have years of RWD driving experience and I know how to drive on snow but these tires makes my life a lot easier.

AK

spearfish25 · 12-21-2009, 07:12 PM

I too was going to put 25mm spacers on my rear rims but decided not to since they'd be too wide for the summer rims.

ChrisSlicks · 12-21-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by P Chewing 33

I'm really liking my not so cheap winter tires/wheels. Because of my procrastination, tirerack only had 8" wide winter tires left, and the only 8" wide rims available at the time are the +35 mm OZ Ultraleggera's and the Blizzak lm-25. I was kicking myself for waiting too long because I had the notion that they'll add more rims the longer I waited, but that didn't happen. I basically had no choice but to go with this setup with the very limited selection.

It arrived a day before the NE snowstorm. My 25 mm spacers didn't arrive in time so I had no choice but to mount them on the Z. I also decided to pinstripe the lips red.

Drove great during the snow. Almost got stuck a few times Saturday night during the blizzard, but I got out of it. Reversing is practically almost useless since they are one directional tires. Hopefully my rear spacers arrive soon because the rear offset are ugly. The rear wheels are too sunken in.

The tucked rear is going to make it more oversteer happy, so you should notice an improvement once you correct the rear track.

schrute · 12-21-2009, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by spearfish25

I too was going to put 25mm spacers on my rear rims but decided not to since they'd be too wide for the summer rims.

You could use type 2 spacers and they'll come off easy when it's time to swap wheels. Just make sure and use anti-sieze.

silvrevo · 05-18-2010, 12:30 PM

Im looking into a 370z, and winter rim and tire set up is a must. My 335i with winter tires and rims drove like a tank!

I did have HR rear spacers in,, and they wore frozen solid to the hub. Had to take it to a shop for them to break it lose.

What type of anit sieze are you using? And how much do you apply.

I really really recommend anyone using spacer to use some sort of anti seize grease.

Side note,,, how much snow have you driven in? I only got stuck, high centered once when we had 10 inches of snow on unplowed streets. I also had about 120lbs of salt in the trunk.

I really like driving in the snow with the 335i winter tire set up. I drifted every corner I came too. Pretty much turned the car with the gas pedal. I love driving in the snow with dedicated snow tires!

Mike's 370z · 09-22-2010, 03:34 PM

Did you ever get and install the 25mm spacers? Did installing the spacers require any mods?

JB1 · 09-22-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike's 370z

Did you ever get and install the 25mm spacers? Did installing the spacers require any mods?

I did, I used Ichiba 25mm Type 2 spacers with lots of anti seize. I had no problem taking them of when I put my summer tires back on this spring.

Here some pictures with and without spacers. Wheels and tires are the same as AK's:

Without spacers:

With spacers:

Mike's 370z · 10-03-2010, 08:54 AM

Thanks for the update; I am ordering my winter tires, wheels, and spacers this week based on these threads. What was the brand/type of "anti seize" that you used?

JB1 · 10-04-2010, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike's 370z

What was the brand/type of "anti seize" that you used?

I don't remember, some generic brand stuff I got from the local autozone.

ZedZed · 11-22-2010, 04:51 AM

This thread & AKs thread is a bible for people looking to buy winter tire + rim setup. Thanks a lot to both of you AK & spearfish25, you've helped me a lot!

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kenchan · 11-22-2010, 10:54 AM

slapped on my black steelies with snows on my dd yesterday.

nogoodname · 11-22-2010, 11:04 AM

Same rims as the OP.. Had these from a few years ago on a G37 and now I'm using it for a G35. Rims are holding up well, no corrosion.

12-21-2009, 05:51 PM	#62 (permalink)
P Chewing 33 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: nj Posts: 24 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 16	I'm really liking my not so cheap winter tires/wheels. Because of my procrastination, tirerack only had 8" wide winter tires left, and the only 8" wide rims available at the time are the +35 mm OZ Ultraleggera's and the Blizzak lm-25. I was kicking myself for waiting too long because I had the notion that they'll add more rims the longer I waited, but that didn't happen. I basically had no choice but to go with this setup with the very limited selection. It arrived a day before the NE snowstorm. My 25 mm spacers didn't arrive in time so I had no choice but to mount them on the Z. I also decided to pinstripe the lips red. Drove great during the snow. Almost got stuck a few times Saturday night during the blizzard, but I got out of it. Reversing is practically almost useless since they are one directional tires. Hopefully my rear spacers arrive soon because the rear offset are ugly. The rear wheels are too sunken in. Well here are some pictures Last edited by P Chewing 33; 12-21-2009 at 06:01 PM.

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spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I too was going to put 25mm spacers on my rear rims but decided not to since they'd be too wide for the summer rims. __________________ 2013 Cadillac V-Wagon, RIP Z

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05-18-2010, 12:30 PM	#67 (permalink)
silvrevo Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: usa Posts: 12 Drives: 335i Rep Power: 14	Im looking into a 370z, and winter rim and tire set up is a must. My 335i with winter tires and rims drove like a tank! I did have HR rear spacers in,, and they wore frozen solid to the hub. Had to take it to a shop for them to break it lose. What type of anit sieze are you using? And how much do you apply. I really really recommend anyone using spacer to use some sort of anti seize grease. Side note,,, how much snow have you driven in? I only got stuck, high centered once when we had 10 inches of snow on unplowed streets. I also had about 120lbs of salt in the trunk. I really like driving in the snow with the 335i winter tire set up. I drifted every corner I came too. Pretty much turned the car with the gas pedal. I love driving in the snow with dedicated snow tires!

09-22-2010, 03:34 PM	#68 (permalink)
Mike's 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z BLK TRG SPT Rep Power: 14	Did you ever get and install the 25mm spacers? Did installing the spacers require any mods?

10-03-2010, 08:54 AM	#70 (permalink)
Mike's 370z Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Riding, VA Posts: 15 Drives: 09 370z BLK TRG SPT Rep Power: 14	Thanks for the update; I am ordering my winter tires, wheels, and spacers this week based on these threads. What was the brand/type of "anti seize" that you used?

11-22-2010, 04:51 AM	#72 (permalink)
ZedZed Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Belgium, Brussels Posts: 237 Drives: nothing Rep Power: 15	This thread & AKs thread is a bible for people looking to buy winter tire + rim setup. Thanks a lot to both of you AK & spearfish25, you've helped me a lot! .

11-22-2010, 10:54 AM	#73 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	slapped on my black steelies with snows on my dd yesterday.

11-22-2010, 11:04 AM	#74 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1764	Same rims as the OP.. Had these from a few years ago on a G37 and now I'm using it for a G35. Rims are holding up well, no corrosion.