This is going to be my first winter here in gta, do u guys switch to winter tires and wheels combo or all season tires are good enough? Originally, I am from virgina, usa where we have minor snow fall only. thanks.

 

It is law here in Quebec to have a proper winter tire... I'm pretty sure that this year - and if not, next year - it will be law in Ontario as well.

 

ok. i found a set of 4 new snow tires with 4 new steel rims for $750, is that a good price?

 

That's a fair price for a winter setup. But since you're new to Ontario I would definitely recommend snow tires. The east coast gets more snow than anywhere in Canada.

 

what car are you putting them on?
Also depends on what tires they are giving you .

 

I moved up here from Jersey 2 years ago and have to say snow tires are very much needed. What brand of snowtires are you getting for $750?

 

I have a 98 gs300, Pirelli W210 Snowsport 91H winter tires

 

GS300 is RWD if i'm not mistaken so yeah I would suggest snowtires. I had a GS400 and was very difficult to drive in a couple inches of snow. With snow tires it was good up to 3-4 inches but past that good luck. Last Christmas, I remember getting stuck in Buffalo because my car kept getting stuck in 6" plus snow.

As for the Pirelli W210 I'm not to sure about the reviews on that brand. I know the best are Nokians and Bridgestone Blizzaks. I have Federals (Made by Nokian according to Steelcase) and they ran me about 900\mounted and did an excellent job.

 

anaq110, thanks alot for the info,

 

No problem dude and good luck, hope to see you at the next Mississauga meet I intend on going next month. BTW Fairfax County VA cops suck LOL!!!

 

^^^lol fairfax county cops, get no breaks from them whenever i get pulled over

 

You 100% need winter tires especially with RWD gs if you are doing regular+ driving in the GTA during snow months.

Another +1 for good guys at Steelcase in Markham.

 

Just so you know I'm selling a set of 4 Bridgestone Blizzak WS-60 16" tires mounted and balanced on OEM Lexus rims for only $399. The tires only have 2700 miles on them in excellent condition and used 2 winter seasons (these Blizzak WS-60 are rated the best winter tire by Tire Rack). They are used on my second generation 2000 GS4. Send me a PM if interested in saving some money.

 

I would strongly recommend winter tires as well. You may be able to "survive" on all-season tires but you'll have a much easier time driving with winter tires. It's definitely worth the investment.

Check out Simply Tire... they have some good winter deals going on.

 

ok, are you located in gta?