View Poll Results: What winters are you sporting right now?
Dunlop Winter Sport M3
9
45.00%
Dunlop Winter Sport M2
0
0%
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2
5
25.00%
Bridgestone Blizzak REVO 1
0
0%
Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50
4
20.00%
Michelin X-Ice
0
0%
Winterforce M+S
0
0%
Dunlop Graspic DS-2
1
5.00%
Dunlop Graspic DS-1
1
5.00%
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POLL: What Winter Tires are you running on now?
12-11-2005, 04:37 PM
#2
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the M3. Ive been running them 3 years now and are the best winter tire ive driven.
12-11-2005, 05:38 PM
#3
Acura TLS are SLOW
I order the Dunlop M3 but i havnt got around to installing them yet. They didnt have the size i wanted so i got 215/55/17. Supposed to be minus sizing to 205/60/16.
12-11-2005, 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by VoLLy_1llusioNz
I personally ordered the Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 from tirerack.com a week ago, Just wondering what other people have on their TL's. Poll away!
This is my second season of running the Dunlop M3 on the OEM 17" rims. I figure I'll get 3 seasons out of them, I just put them on today. I already miss my 18" aspec rims ... but you can't beat the M3s for winter.
I like their performance on snow covered as well as dry and wet roads and they are not loud for a snow tire either.
12-11-2005, 06:18 PM
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i got blizzaks. i havn't had a complaint yet. some complain about them not being rated over like 110 but thats plenty fast for winter tires. handles kinda mushy in the dry but are amazing in the snow.
12-11-2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by MotionEffects
I order the Dunlop M3 but i havnt got around to installing them yet. They didnt have the size i wanted so i got 215/55/17. Supposed to be minus sizing to 205/60/16.
12-11-2005, 06:41 PM
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Originally Posted by demolition_x
i got blizzaks. i havn't had a complaint yet. some complain about them not being rated over like 110 but thats plenty fast for winter tires. handles kinda mushy in the dry but are amazing in the snow.
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12-11-2005, 11:59 PM
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Drifting
how much most of these winter tires run for..
i can get the Blizzaks for 125 each, mounted..
if the dunlops dont cost too much more than that, i might give those a shot instead.
i can get the Blizzaks for 125 each, mounted..
if the dunlops dont cost too much more than that, i might give those a shot instead.
12-12-2005, 08:32 AM
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Originally Posted by aaronnn
how much most of these winter tires run for..
i can get the Blizzaks for 125 each, mounted..
if the dunlops dont cost too much more than that, i might give those a shot instead.
i can get the Blizzaks for 125 each, mounted..
if the dunlops dont cost too much more than that, i might give those a shot instead.
12-13-2005, 03:57 AM
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Dunlop Graspic DS-1
I got rid of the Michelin MXV4 A/S on my 16's (winter rims) for the Dunlop Graspic DS-1. I saw them on the Wal-Mart Auto Center for around $100/ tire. The closest size/ load I can get was 215/55/16 93Q.
It has a bit of a "bouncy" ride with the cracks of the road more pronounced. With the kind of winters here at Toronto, IMO I don't think there is point for performance winter tires since black ice would be all over the place. There is too much temperature variance from one place to another.
I felt I lost a bit of steering "feel" but traction was definitely way better, especially on snow and slush. I don't see the VSA light that often now. Also there is the inherent "hum" that is common on winter tires with aggressive tread patterns.
It has a bit of a "bouncy" ride with the cracks of the road more pronounced. With the kind of winters here at Toronto, IMO I don't think there is point for performance winter tires since black ice would be all over the place. There is too much temperature variance from one place to another.
I felt I lost a bit of steering "feel" but traction was definitely way better, especially on snow and slush. I don't see the VSA light that often now. Also there is the inherent "hum" that is common on winter tires with aggressive tread patterns.
12-13-2005, 05:33 AM
#14
06 Anthracite TL
I agree the Blizzaks are a bit squishy on the dry, but they work well in the snow- it's only mid December and in NJ, we've already had 3 snowstorms (normally doesn't snow until January at the earliest).
12-13-2005, 08:30 AM
#15
Originally Posted by Vicman17
I got rid of the Michelin MXV4 A/S on my 16's (winter rims) for the Dunlop Graspic DS-1. I saw them on the Wal-Mart Auto Center for around $100/ tire. The closest size/ load I can get was 215/55/16 93Q.
It has a bit of a "bouncy" ride with the cracks of the road more pronounced. With the kind of winters here at Toronto, IMO I don't think there is point for performance winter tires since black ice would be all over the place. There is too much temperature variance from one place to another.
I felt I lost a bit of steering "feel" but traction was definitely way better, especially on snow and slush. I don't see the VSA light that often now. Also there is the inherent "hum" that is common on winter tires with aggressive tread patterns.
It has a bit of a "bouncy" ride with the cracks of the road more pronounced. With the kind of winters here at Toronto, IMO I don't think there is point for performance winter tires since black ice would be all over the place. There is too much temperature variance from one place to another.
I felt I lost a bit of steering "feel" but traction was definitely way better, especially on snow and slush. I don't see the VSA light that often now. Also there is the inherent "hum" that is common on winter tires with aggressive tread patterns.
12-13-2005, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Vicman17
I got rid of the Michelin MXV4 A/S on my 16's (winter rims) for the Dunlop Graspic DS-1. I saw them on the Wal-Mart Auto Center for around $100/ tire. The closest size/ load I can get was 215/55/16 93Q.
It has a bit of a "bouncy" ride with the cracks of the road more pronounced. With the kind of winters here at Toronto, IMO I don't think there is point for performance winter tires since black ice would be all over the place. There is too much temperature variance from one place to another.
I felt I lost a bit of steering "feel" but traction was definitely way better, especially on snow and slush. I don't see the VSA light that often now. Also there is the inherent "hum" that is common on winter tires with aggressive tread patterns.
It has a bit of a "bouncy" ride with the cracks of the road more pronounced. With the kind of winters here at Toronto, IMO I don't think there is point for performance winter tires since black ice would be all over the place. There is too much temperature variance from one place to another.
I felt I lost a bit of steering "feel" but traction was definitely way better, especially on snow and slush. I don't see the VSA light that often now. Also there is the inherent "hum" that is common on winter tires with aggressive tread patterns.
12-13-2005, 08:29 PM
#18
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Originally Posted by whatwasthat
what other tires have you run though?
12-14-2005, 03:00 PM
#19
6G TLX-S
Pirelli Winter 210 Snowsport, 225/50/17, dedicated for the frequent ski trips. My 3rd season on them, rotated every season, 70% tread left.
12-15-2005, 10:44 AM
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Nice. Thats what minel look like but i went with the 215/55/16. I wanted a little more rubber on the road
12-25-2005, 02:01 PM
#24
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
Id like to try out a set of nokian
02-16-2006, 10:03 PM
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I'm running ont toyo Garrit ht 215-55-16 and their great and trust me winter this year up here i kinda pain in the ass.Weight rating is 97 way over spec for the tl and on dry and wet they stick just fine rated H (215km/h) so no prob to get some milk and butter in a hurry
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