For what it's worth, I just put a set of these snowshoes on my '07 LS and love them so far. On New Year's Eve I slid off the road driving to work since the wonderful state of New Jersey decided not to plow the exit ramps off the highway... I took the turn at about 8-9 mph and still broke loose, bounced off two curbs and ended up jumping a curb and coming to a stop in a field. Two stock steel rims ruined, so instead of getting OEM replacements, I opted for a set of 15" steelies from Tire Rack with Winterforce 205/60R15's wrapped around them and am loving them. Much better traction than the cheapo tires I had before.

I just wish I made the purchase in November as I had planned, and I would have never done $500 of damage to my suspension. Needless to say, all is repaired, and I'm back on the road.

And I'd hate to say it, the car looks great with black steelies and a black paint job. I may get a second set of 15" steelies for the summer tires too.

 

Could these tires be left on year round without any trouble? Or would you burn through them too quick?

 

Winter tire only due to the softer compound take them off by the end of march.

 

Has anyone had any experience with studded winter tires?
If so, any recommendations - Mine is an 06 LT with stock rims. -- Thanks

 

I was thinking about maybe getting some of these snow tires for my HHR. Is it okay to just buy two for the front wheels, since it's FWD? Or is that not recommended? I don't have a lot of extra money to spend. I was planning on just having them mounted on my current wheels instead of buying new wheels. What do you think? Is going with just two okay?

 

I put a set of 15 inch studded snow tires on just before our first ice and snow storm (about 8 inches of snow over 2 inches of ice).
They worked extremely well - hugged the road like a cat.
They also work well on rainy roads to my surprise.
I would recommend studs on all 4, as braking and skid control is enhanced significantly by having studs on the back.

 

Yes and no....... It's always recommended to have all four match, especially with ABS, but even without anti-lock on a front wheel drive car having all 4 with snows helps keep the rear end behind instead of in front during braking....... but that can still happen anyways. Two just in the front should be fine if you are a careful and snow savvy driver. Keep the same diameter as the back tires, or as close as possible, and that may not be the same "size" because a snow has deeper tread which can add to the diameter slightly. No body ever recommended running 4 snows on a RWD, well I did on occasion for back road fun.....

Personally I would get wheels as I don't like mounting tires over and over again, it can damage the bead and tear the cords....... My $.02

 

i have a 07 lt 4door 16" tires rims are you saying this conversion to 15" will work ? also do you know whether the continentels extreme winter contacts are better or not. john

 

Not sure about the continentals but I have a 1LT with 16" at least till it sells.. yes the conversion works

 

We got a set of Winterforce tires for my daughters 01 extreme blazer and she can't believe the difference they have made, being a lowered 2wd. I bought a set of blizzaks 205 60 16 for my 09 LS and could'nt be happier. I have had blizzaks on a fiero for the past 7 years and that car would go through anything. I will always run winter tires on my car every winter from now on.