[serith]

Sorry, but my performance 18" tires/wheels that I love in the summer just don't cut it in the winter here in NY. Funny though, because about 2 weeks ago tirerack.com had steel wheel/tire combos for the tC, and now they dont. WTF.

ARG.

Does ANYONE else know where I can find a set of steel wheels for the tC???

 

[MustangJolly]

i don't think steelies are needed and a front wheel drive.. maybe i'm wrong? but you should def. change the 18's to the stock tires with some winter... the high performance tires i had on my mustang was horrible.. good luck..

 

[krdshrk]

That's probably because they're out of stock of steelie rims.

 

[serith]

But does anyone know of any other place that sells steel wheels for the tC besides tirerack?? I don't want to buy more expensive less effective alloys when I know tirerack WAS selling steel wheels. UGH!

 

[damien1023]

why dont you give them a call and ask them whats going on?

 

[uberingram]

Hit up a Discout Tire. They usually give away all their collected steelies.

 

[Stan229]

how are the stock 17" scion tires btw? are they ok for the rain/winter?

 

[krdshrk]

If you have the Yokohama's you should be ok... The potenzas are pure crap in the rain and i'm not even gonna try 'em in the snow... Get better tires!

 

[serith]

I can't even get ahold of tirerack @ their customer service 800 number to ask them about their availability, or lack there of, of their steel wheels for our car. Once I find something out I'll let you all know.

 

[krdshrk]

Try DiscountTire.com?

 

[EnronCFO]

I've never had a car that required Winter Tires before so I'm new at this. What does everyone suggest for sizing, brand, price, etc? Let me know. Thanks!

 

[serith]

If you're just looking for tires to fit over your stock 17"s, they'll be expensive. 17"s are an odd size snow tire. You're probably looking at about $120-$150/tire.

If you're looking for steel wheels, like I was, the only ones you'll find are the 205/55/16"s. They're about $90/wheel. Then you'll have the option of like 4-6 brands of snow tires.

Hope that helps.

 

[Shep]

I went to a local shop, the guy hooked me up with 4 15 inch alloy wheels( clears my brakes by 1/3 of an inch?) and blizzaks for 600 plus tax...... my cars like a tank now.

Heres the pics!

 

[serith]

I just didn't want to do alloy for snow time tho. Just prefer steel. And I think black steel on black paint looks good

Nice though. Glad to see at least someone else cares. I love it when I tell people why my wheels are now black, and they look at me kinda funny and say something along the lines of "I do have snow tires.. I have all seasons." lol

 

[krdshrk]

That's a close fit...