Snow

[nikekidd122]

I have a '12 Si and live in Connecticut. How is the Si in the snow with the Michelin Pilot HXMXM4 tires. Should I invest in snow tires (probably the Michelin x-ice) or should I get new all seasons? I am almost ready for tires anyway so I am considering snows for my stock set. How is the car in snow with the HXMXM4?

 

[webby]

how much snow do you see in your area?
http://9thcivic.com/forum/threads/lets-discuss-winter-tires-wheels-for-your-civic.12032/

 

[bowler13joe]

I had a '12 Si with the same stock tires. I dealt with them for one winter before I bought a dedicated set of 16" steelies and Bridgestone Blizzak WS70s. The stocks were fine the first year. After than, I couldn't get up hills and they would spin a lot. It was pretty difficult to drive in any snow once they wore down a bit. Actually, the stock tires probably lasted me a max of 15,000 miles. God, I hated those tires haha. We get a ton of snow here, though. Some of the highest in the nation...ugh lol

 

[Dennis Rockholt]

I had a '12 Si with the same stock tires. I dealt with them for one winter before I bought a dedicated set of 16" steelies and Bridgestone Blizzak WS70s. The stocks were fine the first year. After than, I couldn't get up hills and they would spin a lot. It was pretty difficult to drive in any snow once they wore down a bit. Actually, the stock tires probably lasted me a max of 15,000 miles. God, I hated those tires haha. We get a ton of snow here, though. Some of the highest in the nation...ugh lol

Agreed, stock tires were the worst! I actually got mine to last a little past 20k which was a shock

 

[nikekidd122]

I live in CT we get a good amount of snow. It's been inconsistent every year. Has anyone run the Michelin? I want either Michelin or blizzaks not sure yet.

 

[webby]

I'm going to use my 16" steelies that I used on my 2012.
I bought Honda 16" steel rims and have Michelin X-ice on them. The Michelins are great!

 

[nikekidd122]

Thank you! I was curious as to how they are. I've never had snows I had an 08 accord last winter which was a tank and I hear the Si is no where near as good in the snow.

 

[JonnyRotten]

Thank you! I was curious as to how they are. I've never had snows I had an 08 accord last winter which was a tank and I hear the Si is no where near as good in the snow.

Using snow tires makes a huge difference in winter driving compared to all season tires. You will wonder why you didn't switch sooner.

 

[Michal006]

Don't even say anything about winter.

 

[webby]

 

[Rudy@tirerack]

The stock tires are average in snow at best. For CT winters you would be best served by a winter tire. With a good all season and the front drive of the Civic you can get by with a good all season however.

 

[civicfb2]

Heres my winter set up on my 14 si 205/50/17 michelin x ice i3

 

[xXCiviXx]

i just ordered Toyo Gerit KX winter tires for my '13 Si stock rims (215/45/17) Cant wait to try them out on some icy roads. These will be my first ever set of winter tires!!

 

[civicfb2]

Best money spent if u get a lot of snow in ur area

 

[Pauly99to17]

Snow tires are law in Quebec.

 

[Nix]

Should be in more places too! I hate watching other people almost crash into me because they are running around on worn out all seasons in 4" of snow. Or should I say 10cm of snow!

 

[squiggy]

Should be in more places too! I hate watching other people almost crash into me because they are running around on worn out all seasons in 4" of snow. Or should I say 10cm of snow!

Don't humor those that are not users of Freedom Units!

 

[Pauly99to17]

... Freedom Units!

The Freedom World...

 

[Maverick_Si]

Snow tires are law in Quebec.

Smart. I wish Ontario would do the same.