Flat tire pretty much sucks

So on my way to work this morning I got a flat tire. When I mean flat tire I mean there is a freaking hole in the tire, like something took a bit out of it lol. I pull the spare out and the jack and then come to realize that the jack (which is a bottle jack) will not fit under the car. My only option was to drive real slow to a dealership and borrow a floor jack. Lucky a chevy dealership was right down the road. As I was changing the tire I noticed that the back tire was loosing air also which now means I am going to be tire shopping. What a great day so far! Got about $450-500 to spend on tires, so let the fun begin.

 

What size you looking for?

 

Any suggestions? They need to be all season and also be able to handle the abuse in the mountains.

 

I'm also running the stock 06 WRX rims.

 

215??
i was under the impression that the GD WRXes used 225..
hmm i guess i was wrong :wiggle:

 

$137/each for Yokohama S.Drive from Discount Tire. That's their price online but talking to them in person you might be able to get it cheaper.

 

$115 at tirerack.

 

those are summer tires. I need all season.

 

I was saying discount tire b/c they order for you and mount them. But since were talking about tires, anyone know of good place to get your tires mounted/balance/aligned if you order them online??

 

Tirerack.com has a full listing of approved dealers. Buy your tires on sale, ship them to the shop. Drop your car off. Pick it up later with new tires.

Discount Tire does the same thing.

 

I have my spare its just the jack would not fit under the car when the tire was flat.

 

Falken fk 452's are good all seasons that do well in the twisties

 

That's when you carry 2 good short pieces of 2x4 wood so you can drive up on it to get clearance

 

Great idea. Never thought of that.

 

Yeah and you can store them inside the spare. Never in the way. Works in a pinch well.

Redneck in me comes in handy many times....lol