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Old 11-30-2003, 01:42 PM
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Winter Tires...which one?

I'm debating between a couple winter tires. Money isn't quite the issue, therefore I have my eye on the top tires. Which ones do you guys recommend?

-Dunlop Winter Sport M3's
-Toyo S950 Snowsport
-Pirelli 210 or 240 snow's???

which one's are the best. Please also post if you've used any of the above tires.

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Old 11-30-2003, 07:07 PM
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ive got the m3's and they are awsome. i put them on a little over 2 weeks ago. they are great tires. they handle great on dry pavement, VERY quiet, good in the rain. and the snow traction is AWSOME! they are alot better than the last set of alpins i had
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Superior tire up in richmond hill is willing to order them for me for 240 cdn each tire installed. I'll probably make him a deal and say give me the whole package installed with tax for 1000 bux cash.

We'll see though. Thanks fsttyms1 for the response.

anyone else have experience with any of the tires???
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whoa...how much is tax up there?
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15%
so that has to come to atleast 150 bux
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Originally posted by sc354
15%
so that has to come to atleast 150 bux
DAMN!

are you going to go 16's or 17's?
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i just had my Dunlop Winter Sport M3 put on this weekend and i luv them soo far, they hadle great in wet and dry, i was soo surprised that they handle as good as they do, and i got them for 110 dollars a tire with certificates it cost 500 out the door, mounted and balanced!

check them out on tirerack , i got 215/55h16
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How about Michelin Pilot Alpins.
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Really depends on your needs. There is no "ultimate" winter tire, only ultimate for your needs.

For GTA slush and occassional snow, I would go with an H rated tire. (wintersport, Nokian WR, Pilot Alpin, Bridgestone LM22, etc.)

For cottage country and/or ice, I'd go with a true snow/ice tire (Arctic Alpin, Hakka 1, Yoko Guardex).

I have 16 inch Nokian NRW's on my TLS and I find them to be perfect for GTA driving.

You should be able to pick up some 16 inch TL wheels for less than $150 each.
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Originally posted by GOT PSI?
How about Michelin Pilot Alpins.
they are a great tire ive had them along with the blizzak and the M3 is ALOT better! hands down winner!
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