does anyone know the weight...
#3
uh......NO
its a traction issue with the tires themselves, last year when I got it in jan. they were new but now with 13K on them I think they are losing their ability to handle snow.
#4
Re: uh......NO
That also happened to me. I really like the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 I put my Tahoe. Do a google search of "Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 Reviews" and you will see that they do very well in testing.
#6
Re: does anyone know the weight...
I can't really comment on the snow thing or on the wheel weight but on the Prius, many of the folks that live in cold country have two sets of tires. So I would expect the LRR tires are a big issue for contaminated roadway traction. I have only driven our Prius with about 4 or 5 inches of snow on the ground from Amarillo to DFW but the snow ended in about 70 miles outside of AMA. It tracked ok but the undercarriage was dragging!
#8
Re: uh......NO
if it is a traction issue, then it has nothing to do with weight of the wheel. need different tread pattern or snow tires. unless you want a different size rim but remain in the same weight class?
#9
Re: does anyone know the weight...
I think what jet1 may be getting at is the wheels for the GM hybrids are a lightweight chrome clad aluminum design. I would bet he want to get snow tires and they won't mount easily on his existing wheel or maybe he just want the convenience of a second set of wheels/tires. So the weight would be important in trying to find a comparable wheel. You might ask why not just by the stock wheels...because they are $810 a piece!
#10
you guess wrong young jeddi...
I think what jet1 may be getting at is the wheels for the GM hybrids are a lightweight chrome clad aluminum design. I would bet he want to get snow tires and they won't mount easily on his existing wheel or maybe he just want the convenience of a second set of wheels/tires. So the weight would be important in trying to find a comparable wheel. You might ask why not just by the stock wheels...because they are $810 a piece!
well partially anyway....
I am thinking about a second set of wheels perhaps 20's and you are correct about the stock wheel it is a lightweight. Fitting tires to it is no problem but I want to see if I can get a spring summer fall tire in 20" that would be comparable to the stock wheel in weight so I do not have any major changes in my un-spring weight (tires/wheels) and rolling mass. There are a lot of after market wheels on the market but it would be nice to keep the basic dimensions (weight) close to OEM. If I find the right combination I will turn the stock wheels into winter rollers only as you don't really want 20's with snow tires on them. One other option is a just a better all season like the Goodyear fortera triple tread. highly rated in snow rain and dry performance.