Cheapest Snow Tire Solution? (08' MS3)

[jerreye]

Hi,

I am in need of some snow/winter tires/rims for my 2008 Mazdaspeed 3. I don't want to spend a lot, so I'm looking for the cheapest solution that will get me through a typical Vancouver, BC winter.

Any suggestions? I don't care if the car ends up looking like crap for a couple months a year...the car just needs to drive in the snow/ice

Thanks!
Jeremy

 

[5-4-fighting]

16" steelies and snows from Tirerack for around $740.00 or check Ebay and Craigslist. Some members got awesome deals there!

 

[8.5MS3]

junkyard for mz3 rims (picked up snowflakes for 75 each) and blizzak lm-60s

 

[GoFast]

craigslist

 

[hominemodi]

more like $600 for 16" steel wheels and general arctic altimax tires (which receive very good reviews) mounted, balanced, and shipped, which is not a bad deal for a brand new setup. i think it's a worthy investment considering that new tires should last five or more winters. buying stuff like this used is often a crapshoot.