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Jan 5 2015 04:17pm

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Been thinking about snow tires for a bit.. Gonna go with it

Just gonna buy simple 25 to 30 dollar steel rims...

So a few questions

1. What are the dimensions of ideal tires for my vehicle ?

2012 Chevrolet Orlando lt

2. What happens if I stray outside that realm a little in terms of sizing?

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Help me find some decent city tires .. I don't deal with horrible conditions , but the all seasons turn to pucks and slide in any ice or slush or cold weather .

Would just mount them on steel rims .. No big deal don't need anything fancy

Quote (bitg_pj @ Jan 5 2015 01:27am)

all seasons are NOT meant for winter! no matter what they say all seasons doe not mean ALL seasons it mean light rain dry and maybe a little flurries..

for winter you need all weather/winter tires.

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You'd be better off with a set of good all seasons. It sounds like the ones you have might need replacing.

seriously? lol go take some all seasons out in the snow winter. you not only put yourself in danger but other people as well. its ignorant not to get decent winter tires. they arent as expensive as all seasons and proper alignment and inflation will help keep them in good shape for a few good winter seasons.

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Jan 5 2015 07:29pm

Quote (premo1985 @ Jan 5 2015 06:17pm)

all seasons are NOT meant for winter! no matter what they say all seasons doe not mean ALL seasons it mean light rain dry and maybe a little flurries..

for winter you need all weather/winter tires.

seriously? lol go take some all seasons out in the snow winter. you not only put yourself in danger but other people as well. its ignorant not to get decent winter tires. they arent as expensive as all seasons and proper alignment and inflation will help keep them in good shape for a few good winter seasons.

im in the market for it

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Jan 5 2015 07:41pm

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-tires-rims/london/set-of-bridgestone-blizzaks-winter-tires-215-60-16-like-new/1043218883?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

215/60/16

these seem like they would fit my vehicle ?

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Jan 5 2015 10:01pm

Quote (bitg_pj @ Jan 5 2015 08:41pm)

these seem like they would fit my vehicle ?

Dude.....go look at the stock tires and size. Get the same size tires Chevy (the manufacturer) says to put on it.

Michelin X-ice
General Altimax Arctic
Continental ExtremeWinterContact

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Jan 6 2015 12:52am

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Dude.....go look at the stock tires and size. Get the same size tires Chevy (the manufacturer) says to put on it.

Michelin X-ice
General Altimax Arctic
Continental ExtremeWinterContact

P215/60R16 is the official size listed from GM

is there anything outside of these 3 numbers I should look for when purchasing a tire?

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Jan 6 2015 01:30am

Blizzaks are very good winters

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Jan 6 2015 10:34pm

Quote (bitg_pj @ Jan 6 2015 01:52am)

P215/60R16 is the official size listed from GM

is there anything outside of these 3 numbers I should look for when purchasing a tire?

Nah. Call around and ask how much it would cost to have them swap the snow tires for your summer general purpose tires. Make sure the place knows you're keeping your old tires too!

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