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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 03:51 PM
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Put on my new winter wheels :)

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Wheels are OZ Superturismo WRC in 16x7. Wrapped in Michelin Ice-X for winter in the PNW.

I like the look of the white wheels, but I prefer the black stock wheels.
 
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 05:17 PM
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You need winter wheels in Seattle?
 
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by AZdsrt
You need winter wheels in Seattle?
I live just a few hours north of OP in Canada, we still get snow, ice and subzero temperatures in this area. Most get by with all seasons, but it's nice to have dedicated winters on the occasional snow day, and that way you can have uncompromising high performance summers the rest of the year.

Seattle in a snowstorm:

 
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 05:44 PM
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I know it gets pretty wet in Seattle, didn't know it snows. Guess that's what I get living in a desert..
 
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Old Nov 17, 2014 | 06:44 PM
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From: Spokane, Wa. it's not near Seattle
I think Seattle has 1-2 snow days a year, I guess it gets pretty crazy, the city basically shuts down... From what I've heard from people living there.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 09:24 AM
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They're more for ice than they are for regular snow on the ground.

And to have an excuse to have another set of wheels.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 10:31 AM
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Those look awesome! I need to arrange the same set-up for the gf's BRG Cooper.
 
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Old Nov 18, 2014 | 10:58 AM
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I'm on my second winter on the X-ice michelins, they do suprisingly well for having a non-blocky tread. I think that you will like them.

Have fun,
Mike
 
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