AaronB

Hi everyone - don't flame me for mentioning snow when it's not even September yet! LOL

I just got a 2007 911 Turbo a few months ago - shipped in from California, so it's never seen a winter. It's my daily driver, since I don't have another parking spot. Wouldn't want to drive anything else during the winter anyways.

19" summer tires on now. I live in Toronto, so I definitely need to switch to snow tires for the winter here in Canada. What is everyone thinking of putting on their cars for the coming season? Is it too early to buy snow tires?
When does everyone typically switch to their winter rims?

Ilker@SCB

We lived 11 years in Santa Monica, CA before we moved here.
The weather may change in late October or not until late December. However there seems to be always a frenzy to get winter tires in November/December.
Also keep in mind that you dont have much grip with your summer tires when it gets cold - let me know if you need any assitance with your search.
Ilker

StanThePorscheFan

This has been discussed at length on 997 and 997 Turbo forums. Take a look there. But for my next winter set I will be getting the Nokian Hakkapeliita. They offer the best snow/ice grip, but no so much winter performance. For that you need either Pirelli's or Michelin.

P.S. I have a set of winter rim/tire with TPMS for sale. PM if interested.

Stan

jasonintoronto

can the hakka's come in 19" sizes for 997's or only 18"? i've only seen pirelli's that fit 19" sizes.

Turbodan

go with a separate set of 18" and while you are at it get 2 sets (one for track).
had you been smart you would have bought the extra wheels and tires in the us and shipped with the car for huge savings.

Bob Rouleau

I use Nokian on 18 inch rims for winter on my C4S. Very happy with them. The hakks are the best rated tires for winter in these parts.

It is wise to use narrower tires and rims for winter and the 18 inch wheels/tires provide better isolation from pot holes.

Best,

Zookie

i got a Set of 18"s for Sale with N-Spec Tires...

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ221318201

http://toronto.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehi...AdIdZ197546507

The Stig

My Michelin Pilot Sports will turn to hockey pucks at any temp below 7 degrees C. So regardless of snow or ice, cold temps, as mentioned in a previous post is very important to swtiching to winters.

I drive my C4 everyday too. I switch to snow boots just after Halloween. Kal-Tire is also a very good supplier (no affiliation) and I second the recommendation to move down a size if you can.

seanmcr6

Where are you guys getting the Hakka's from? I used to run those on my old Eagle Talon years ago....when I lived in Ottawa....

Anyone know a supplier in Alberta?

StanThePorscheFan

I have almost bought a used set of 19's for a wide body last winter from a guy who writes tire reviews. He said they are the best for snow/ice traction.

Torontoworker

For the same cost as your going to pay for rims and snows you could buy a beater and store your car for 6 months.

porsche0nut

But there's no fun in that!

Zookie

its not a Italian Car...

pongobaz

That's six months of your life you'll never get back!

Torontoworker

Ok, ok, but no bitching about the salt intake affecting your health! You want frys and stone chips with that Sir?