question about winter tires
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question about winter tires
I am getting ready to order a set of Blizzaks from Tire Rack and the TPM sensors are $200. I live in an area where there is VERY little snow and they probably wont be on the car more than a month, 2 months tops.
Will it harm the car in any way to go without them for that month or two?
Thanks!
Will it harm the car in any way to go without them for that month or two?
Thanks!
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#6
I bought Blizzaks on steels from Tire Rack, no TPMS (I don't even remember seeing that option...). I was sure that my idiot light would be on all winter, but it never went on after we swapped out the wheels. Like Cristo said though, if it goes on after swapping out the wheels, you just ignore it and be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.
#7
I bought Blizzaks on steels from Tire Rack, no TPMS (I don't even remember seeing that option...). I was sure that my idiot light would be on all winter, but it never went on after we swapped out the wheels. Like Cristo said though, if it goes on after swapping out the wheels, you just ignore it and be sure to check the tire pressure regularly.
as opposed to the TPMS in the wheels that the later MINIs use. If your winter tires are worn fairly evenly and
similar to the wear on the summer tires, the light won't go on with the swap.
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#8
As do I snow wise (Seattle area) - But I run the Blizzaks for 5 months from Nov 1 thru Mar 31 same as studs are allowed in our state, or even a little earlier and later. The softer compound and incredible amount of molded-in sipes gives you much better grip in the cold and wet, not just the snow.....
FYI - Studs are dangerous in the dry and wet - I would never run studs - hense the studless design of the Blizzaks.....
http://www.ehow.com/list_7468834_pro...ded-tires.html
#9
As do I snow wise (Seattle area) - But I run the Blizzaks for 5 months from Nov 1 thru Mar 31 same as studs are allowed in our state, or even a little earlier and later. The softer compound and incredible amount of molded-in sipes gives you much better grip in the cold and wet, not just the snow.....
FYI - Studs are dangerous in the dry and wet - I would never run studs - hense the studless design of the Blizzaks.....
http://www.ehow.com/list_7468834_pro...ded-tires.html
FYI - Studs are dangerous in the dry and wet - I would never run studs - hense the studless design of the Blizzaks.....
http://www.ehow.com/list_7468834_pro...ded-tires.html
#10
you'll get used to the TPMS light on. i would suggest getting a good slime kit or something of that sort. without a spare a tire failure could be a really bad day.
my nightmare would be snowy day. on the side of the road where cars don't have traction in the first place with my mini half way off because of the snow that's been plowed to the side. not to scare you but i'm a "worst case senario person" (and i write insurance so i'm hardwired that way)
my nightmare would be snowy day. on the side of the road where cars don't have traction in the first place with my mini half way off because of the snow that's been plowed to the side. not to scare you but i'm a "worst case senario person" (and i write insurance so i'm hardwired that way)
#11
you'll get used to the TPMS light on. i would suggest getting a good slime kit or something of that sort. without a spare a tire failure could be a really bad day.
my nightmare would be snowy day. on the side of the road where cars don't have traction in the first place with my mini half way off because of the snow that's been plowed to the side. not to scare you but i'm a "worst case senario person" (and i write insurance so i'm hardwired that way)
my nightmare would be snowy day. on the side of the road where cars don't have traction in the first place with my mini half way off because of the snow that's been plowed to the side. not to scare you but i'm a "worst case senario person" (and i write insurance so i'm hardwired that way)
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