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ChrisBlair · 10-01-2013, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Denis

according to tirerack a set of Pirelli scorpion's in stock sizes is gonna be $1,100. is that what you guys paid? seems like a lot of money for a set of tires im only gonna use for 3-4 months.

They are expensive. It was explained to me that they are better snow tires than the Blizzaks- in other words, better in actual snow conditions. The Blizzaks are 'winter performance'.

You are going to use them four months...per year.

stmbtwilli · 10-02-2013, 10:26 AM

Last year I paid $672 for 19" Blizzaks and got a $50 gift card.
Having used these tires last winter I can tell you that they are spectacular
in the cold and snow. They are a softer compound, as are all winter tires, so
you have to get used to the feel of them. They make my car the best vehicle I've ever driven in snow in the last 50 plus years. Yes that is better than any all wheel or 4 wheel drive and I live in the "lake effect" capital of the country.
There is no such thing as winter performance because once it gets cold the only thing you are concerned with is getting from a to b and not how quickly you can get away from a stoplight or messing with the guy in the next lane.

Vuron00 · 10-02-2013, 11:29 AM

When I bought my '10, I bought a cheap set of 18" rims and snow tires from tire rack. I just picked up my '14 over the weekend, but kept the spare rims.

Just go to tire rack and buy a cheap set of decent looking rims and whatever snow tires that you can afford based on the weather conditions in your area. You can get 18, 19, or 20 and nothing has to be modified on your car. The rim + tire diameters should be the same as stock.

It's just a matter of swapping wheels when the weather gets cold. It saves your good rims from the salt and weather, saves miles on your good tires, and makes it super quick to change.

Rudy@Tirerack · 10-02-2013, 01:41 PM

We have a good selection of options please give me a call if I can help with anything.

10-02-2013, 10:26 AM	#16
stmbtwilli Drives: 2016 Garnet Red 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 723	Last year I paid $672 for 19" Blizzaks and got a $50 gift card. Having used these tires last winter I can tell you that they are spectacular in the cold and snow. They are a softer compound, as are all winter tires, so you have to get used to the feel of them. They make my car the best vehicle I've ever driven in snow in the last 50 plus years. Yes that is better than any all wheel or 4 wheel drive and I live in the "lake effect" capital of the country. There is no such thing as winter performance because once it gets cold the only thing you are concerned with is getting from a to b and not how quickly you can get away from a stoplight or messing with the guy in the next lane. __________________

10-02-2013, 11:29 AM	#17
Vuron00 Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southern PA Posts: 218	When I bought my '10, I bought a cheap set of 18" rims and snow tires from tire rack. I just picked up my '14 over the weekend, but kept the spare rims. Just go to tire rack and buy a cheap set of decent looking rims and whatever snow tires that you can afford based on the weather conditions in your area. You can get 18, 19, or 20 and nothing has to be modified on your car. The rim + tire diameters should be the same as stock. It's just a matter of swapping wheels when the weather gets cold. It saves your good rims from the salt and weather, saves miles on your good tires, and makes it super quick to change.

10-02-2013, 01:41 PM	#18
Rudy@Tirerack Drives: 1-800-428-8355 X4664 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: rudy@tirerack.com Posts: 1,186	We have a good selection of options please give me a call if I can help with anything.