Thread: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP?

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 20 of 29
  1. #1 Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GT Level Member DnaProdigy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    431
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Hi All,

    I'm looking to get winter tires for my 06 Grand Prix GXP. At first glance they seem almost twice as expensive as my 99 GTP (about $900 vs around $400 for the GTP). Also, i want to get 4 low-cost rims for the winter tires. These look to be at least $400. So i'm looking at $1,300 for winter tires and rims. All i've done so far is checked out tires on Tirerack and rims on eBay.

    -Anyone have any advice?
    -Would other sizes fit and still work correct? (with the speedo).
    -Would other places have a better price besides Tirerack? I was looking at Blizzak LM-32
    2006 Grand Prix GXP
    Reply With Quote  
     

  2. #2 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    I live here. ericspecullaas's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2013
    Location
    37.295091, -121.930053
    Posts
    6,767
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    anything that has studs should work lol


    im a cookie again yay me
    Quote Originally Posted by Bio248 View Post
    please learn to forum better.
    ^^new favorite quote
    Quote Originally Posted by Kilroy View Post
    It is a type of spiced shortcrust biscuit.
    only one person looked it up lol
    Reply With Quote  
     

  3. #3 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GT Level Member DnaProdigy's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2008
    Location
    New York
    Posts
    431
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    There will only be about 10 occasions where i need to drive on the road in moderate-bad snow (usually on the highway) so studded tires would not be the best option for me (or chains for that matter).
    2006 Grand Prix GXP
    Reply With Quote  
     

  4. #4 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,022
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Run 245/45/18's on all 4 corners.

    Also anything blizzak will cost more for sure. Any winter tire is better than an all season in the cold/snow. General/firestone/nitto all make winter tires aswell and might be cheaper than those bridgestones.

    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  5. #5 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,022
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I just looked on tirerack and those blizzak are crazy money, over 220 each.

    They have some dunlop and yokohama snow tires for like 60 bucks less each, I'd go with them.

    ****, even the michelin tires are far less than those blizzaks.

    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  6. #6 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GrandPrix Junkie CrazyGuy03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Buffalo
    Posts
    3,868
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Cooper st/2
    2003 Buick Regal GSX lots of mods - click here to see latest build - http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ld-for-the-gsx

    *For Reference - Does not have a Zack Howard Cam - It's an Intense Stage 3 - Thank You*
    Reply With Quote  
     

  7. #7 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    I live here. stealthee's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2011
    Location
    SWPA
    Posts
    8,782
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I've ran Falken snow tires with good results in the past.


    2011 Mitsubishi Lancer GTS - DD mode
    1991 Mitsubishi 3000GT - Many mods to come
    Reply With Quote  
     

  8. #8 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GTP Level Member bonerjamz03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Upper Darby, PA
    Posts
    565
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    4
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I put Blizzaks on my 97 last winter and they performed flawlessly. Well worth the money imo.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  9. #9 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GT Level Member
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Location
    Worcester, MA
    Posts
    282
    Thanks (Received)
    1
    Likes (Received)
    1
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I own my own tire machines and install/balance/fix them as a hobby. I touch about 25-30 cars a year for snow tire changeovers for friends & family. (Before that I spent about 15 years working at national tire chain stores, so I consider myself to be pretty knowledgeable).

    I've tried many times to justify a more expensive snow tire (X-Ice, Blizzak, etc.) but I've found that the less expensive snow tires (i.e. General) work equally as well and last just as many seasons. So the moral of the story is any snow tire is much better than any "all season" tire in the winter.

    I wish I could recommend something besides "buy the cheapest snow tire" but I have never been able to justify it. And don't get studs.

    -BC
    Reply With Quote  
     

  10. #10 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GrandPrix Junkie CrazyGuy03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Buffalo
    Posts
    3,868
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Blizzaks / pay for the name. Must be a catchy name cause every one suggests it but no one seems to actually own them.
    2003 Buick Regal GSX lots of mods - click here to see latest build - http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ld-for-the-gsx

    *For Reference - Does not have a Zack Howard Cam - It's an Intense Stage 3 - Thank You*
    Reply With Quote  
     

  11. #11 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,022
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Blame the TV commercials, no other company really have commercials about their snow tires.

    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  12. #12 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    LaBarge Supercharged sseilmnop's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2010
    Location
    Mercer, Pa
    Posts
    1,766
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    9
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    I have blizzaks on wife's van. Got all 4 runs tires and sensors for a good good deal. They work great....... I have Yokohama winter something with all the sipping (small thread blocks) and they work the same.
    Adapters, Phenolic Intercoolers, Supercharger Parts & TVS2300
    http://stores.ebay.com/QualitySuperchargers
    Reply With Quote  
     

  13. #13 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GrandPrix Junkie CrazyGuy03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Buffalo
    Posts
    3,868
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Let's post pics of tread and not mention the name. See if we can figure them out
    i have/owned all of these....





    2003 Buick Regal GSX lots of mods - click here to see latest build - http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ld-for-the-gsx

    *For Reference - Does not have a Zack Howard Cam - It's an Intense Stage 3 - Thank You*
    Reply With Quote  
     

  14. #14 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,022
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Top one is cooper for sure.

    The other is a hankook pike I think.

    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  15. #15 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GrandPrix Junkie CrazyGuy03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Buffalo
    Posts
    3,868
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Damn you're good It must be a northern US thing...
    2003 Buick Regal GSX lots of mods - click here to see latest build - http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ld-for-the-gsx

    *For Reference - Does not have a Zack Howard Cam - It's an Intense Stage 3 - Thank You*
    Reply With Quote  
     

  16. #16 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    Turbo is the way to go. Fivefingerdeathpunch's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2009
    Location
    Rogers, MN
    Posts
    21,022
    Thanks (Received)
    21
    Likes (Received)
    45
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    3rd pic is firestone winterforce.

    It may be a northern thing or that I worked in a shop for a few years lol.

    SMGPFC Member #1
    Reply With Quote  
     

  17. #17 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GrandPrix Junkie CrazyGuy03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Buffalo
    Posts
    3,868
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Me too. And I can't help but notice tire tread when I look at any car/truck The amount of people driving around with near-bald tires with winter approaching , makes me be thankful I have a winter car.
    What works for those people in dry conditions , will not once snow and ice comes.
    Its these idiots / cheap-o's that cause the accidents , Making my work commute horrible - those bastards lol
    2003 Buick Regal GSX lots of mods - click here to see latest build - http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ld-for-the-gsx

    *For Reference - Does not have a Zack Howard Cam - It's an Intense Stage 3 - Thank You*
    Reply With Quote  
     

  18. #18 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GT Level Member MyLittlePony's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2015
    Location
    Franklin, TN
    Posts
    268
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    0
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    What are these snow tires yall speak of?
    Reply With Quote  
     

  19. #19 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GTP Level Member bonerjamz03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2009
    Location
    Upper Darby, PA
    Posts
    565
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    4
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    Quote Originally Posted by Crazyguy03 View Post
    Damn you're good It must be a northern US thing...
    Or Google image search. That's what I did at least lol.
    Reply With Quote  
     

  20. #20 Re: Winter Tire Suggestions on a 2006 Grand Prix GXP? 
    GrandPrix Junkie CrazyGuy03's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2010
    Location
    Buffalo
    Posts
    3,868
    Thanks (Received)
    0
    Likes (Received)
    2
    Dislikes (Received)
    0
    CHEATER! Haha

    2003 Buick Regal GSX lots of mods - click here to see latest build - http://www.grandprixforums.net/threa...ld-for-the-gsx

    *For Reference - Does not have a Zack Howard Cam - It's an Intense Stage 3 - Thank You*
    Reply With Quote  
     

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 41
    Last Post: 03-11-2015, 02:01 PM
  2. looking for a setof winter tires... any suggestions?
    By comatoast in forum General Grand Prix Discussion
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 10-23-2013, 09:58 PM
  3. What are the best winter tires for the grand prix
    By Max in forum Tires & Wheels
    Replies: 37
    Last Post: 10-28-2011, 04:13 PM
Tags for this Thread

View Tag Cloud

Bookmarks
Bookmarks
Posting Permissions
  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •