Hi,
I have a 2002 Insight that I purchased last May. When I got it it had 16,000 miles and OEM tires on it. Well, I think someone must have run those tires at a really low air pressure because there is virtually no tread left on the outside edges of the tires. Since I live in Minnesota, ie: Minnesnowta, driving with these in the snow has been a bit of a challenge not to mention a bit dangerous.
I have been able to get a set of rims off of Prelude which are the same size and hole pattern as the Insight's. They have a really nice looking wheel and are either aluminum or magnesium. I am trying to decide if I should just put a set of snow tires on the OEM rims and use them in the winter, or take the new rims and put an all season on them. If I go with snows I will also have to get new OEM's or something as those tires really are shot which sounds like a lot of $$$$ for tires.
I am just looking for ideas and suggestions. I drive about 55 miles round trip to work and back. Not much for traffic or stops. I've been getting about 65mpg overall in the summer and about 55mpg this winter. I've read most of the previous posts on winter and OEM tires, but I still don't know what to do........
Thanks!!!
I have a 2002 Insight that I purchased last May. When I got it it had 16,000 miles and OEM tires on it. Well, I think someone must have run those tires at a really low air pressure because there is virtually no tread left on the outside edges of the tires. Since I live in Minnesota, ie: Minnesnowta, driving with these in the snow has been a bit of a challenge not to mention a bit dangerous.
I have been able to get a set of rims off of Prelude which are the same size and hole pattern as the Insight's. They have a really nice looking wheel and are either aluminum or magnesium. I am trying to decide if I should just put a set of snow tires on the OEM rims and use them in the winter, or take the new rims and put an all season on them. If I go with snows I will also have to get new OEM's or something as those tires really are shot which sounds like a lot of $$$$ for tires.
I am just looking for ideas and suggestions. I drive about 55 miles round trip to work and back. Not much for traffic or stops. I've been getting about 65mpg overall in the summer and about 55mpg this winter. I've read most of the previous posts on winter and OEM tires, but I still don't know what to do........
Thanks!!!