Nokian Hakka RSI snow tires

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    My 6 cylinder makes 1250 lb/ft of torque.
    Holy hot carl. These are my first set of dedicated snows and they're incredible. I was slipping and sliding on my way to work and decided it was time to bite the bullet and try them out. I can't imagine how I got along before them. I'm now a converted snow tire fan. I was breaking loose at 3k rpms in 1-3rd gear, now I can't even get them to spin. It's like there's nothing on the road. We'll be getting a few more sets in if anyone else wants them. Just had to share my review.
     
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    how much are they for like a 195/55/15?
     
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    Brian, I'm glad I didn't take your advice and stick with the stock Geosqueelers.
     
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    Yeah, I've got a few friends that use these now and they can't say enough good things about them. They're truely amazing when it comes to the snow. Pushing down the accelerator in 3 inches of sloppy snow and still having the car push you back in the seat is a very unusual and gratifying experience.
     
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    See? The RSIs are the ****. when you go out and play too, you'll realize their amazingly progressive. it's easy to break into a slide and return under control.
    SO MUCH FUN!!
     
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    Brian... price me a set of 225/55/17 Nokian RSi please?
     
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    i'm curious as to what a set of 205/55/16's would cost
     
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    Martin: 195/55R15 would be 133.00 per tire.

    Fong: I sincerly apologize ;) I didn't realize they were this good.

    Vic: You have PMs

    92 Alcyone: 205/55R16 are 155.26 per tire.

    These prices are uninstalled. Installation is typically 15-20 bucks per tire.
     
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    Almost forgot, I'll have to order the tires. Shipping takes about a day, they come out of Wisconsin. I can have them here by Friday if you let me know tomorrow morning. Thanks!
     
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    I run thier Q's on the XT and love them,

    Were on the wagon last year. They are great on snow and ice but they kinda suck if you try to go across your 3 acre yard. I dont think anything other then paddle tires would help there. lol

    Only bad thing is the tires are so soft and were quick but it sure is worth the piece of mind. :)
     
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    I got a set of RSI's from Anderson Motorsports on in November. I'm loving them.
     
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    Hey Brian how much is it for the Nokia WR (all season tire) for 205-55-16? I am planning to run this all year around.

    Thx,
    John
     
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    Got mine from Anderson too, been driving through the snow like it wasn't there.

    I had a guy come up to me at the gas station and say "so, how many times have you gotten stuck in that thing". I just smiled and said "my Scoob?...never."
     
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    Got my RSI's from AM as well. Love em'. They're fun, predictable and stable. Having to deliver pizzas 40 hrs a week. I've been out in every snow storm this year and my 02 wrx wagon gets through everything, so the pies arrive on time ;). Good times with my RSI's.
     
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