Do you guys use them on your TSX, and if so, what type(s) do you recommend?

I'm hoping not to spend too much money, but I do live in a snowy area, and the TSX is my first car without AWD.

Thanks!

 

ROFL, 'Summer' is posting about snow tires.

Pretty funny stuff.

What are snow tires?

HD, FLA native.

No relevant content here, sorry, please disperse. =P

 

You should be fine on the OEM all-seasons, unless you're in far northern CT with lots of snow and hills. I grew up in Fairfield County, and we never had problems with the OEM tires on two Accords, a Legend, and a TL, with several winter trips to northern Vermont. And I've managed fine in Philly with ultra-high performance all-seasons on my Saab. Those even got me through a huge Midwestern blizzard on unplowed roads a few years ago, when several pickups and SUV's had spun off into the cornfields.

If you really want winter tires, just go to the Tire Rack and check out the options.

 

No mater what anyone tells you, a front wheel drive car will have better traction with snow tires. You may find that all seasons are good enough. Since you have been driving an AWD vehicle, and are used to that level of traction, I would opt for snows.

 

It also helps if you know how to drive in snow-I have to say my husband knows how to-with or without snow tires.

 

Dunlop Winter Sports

I drove in Cleveland, OH & Rochester, NY winters for 12 years and never bought snow tires and was OK. I did buy some last year in Roch and I can't say enough about them. I will now keep a set of snows on hand for any snowy climate that I live in. Saved my butt a few times...

 

Thanks, everyone!

I'm California born and raised, and have only been in New England a few years, so I'm not very confident in my snow-driving abilities. Plus, I ride horses, so driving around on dirt roads in rural areas is not uncommon for me. Sounds like I should probably make the investment.

I'm embarrassed to admit I don't know much about tires in general! I'll look into the Dunlops

 

I have a set of Michelin X-ICE on steely wheels. Fantastic tires. Snow tires DO make a world of a difference.

 

Knowing that additional info, I agree you should get snow tires. The Dunlop WinterSports are very good, so check them out.

 

snow tires make a HUGE difference. the stock michelins FAIL in the snow, wet and dry. they are just quiet and last long.

 

+1 for Dunlop Winter Sports. I have them on my 1G and they make a world of difference.

 

I would highly recommend 4 quality winter tires for anyone who does a lot of driving on ice and snow. One good reason -- stopping distances on icy surfaces will be a lot shorter.

Last winter, I used a set of Michelin X Ice Xi2 tires (215/60-16s) mounted on steel wheels. No issues or complaints at all. Bridgestone WS60s also have a good reputation, although I have no experience with them personally.

Note there also "performance winter" tires being sold. Compared to "regular" winter tires, performance winter tires typically aren't as good on snow and ice, but they are still WAY better in winter conditions than regular all-seasons IMO.

 

The Dunlop Winter Sports are perfomance tires. IMO, they are good for areas that get snow and ice, but not on a daily basis, as they are very good tires for wet and dry pavement. Remember, winter tires are also good because they stay softer in colder climates, so they have benefits other than just using in snow. They are a definite improvement over all-seasons, IMO.

 

+1

My decision to go with the "performance" winters was that I do a lot of highway miles and thinking that the 'softer' winters like the WS-60 would get eaten up too fast on the highway. Plus with tires like the WS-60, the top half of the tread is the soft winter compound, the bottom half is an all-season compound. The Winter Sports aren't like this, however I'd never want to go below ~5/32 on winter tires anyway. I also like the directional tread of the Winter Sports.

 

^ Exactly. I forgot to mention the part about the WS tires being only 50% snow tire. After that part wears down, it's just an all-season tire. If your area doesn't get a whole lot of snow, and you'll be driving on dry pavement a lot, you are better off with a tire that doesn't get eaten up too quickly. I am going on either my 3rd or 4th winter with these Dunlops and they are still in really great shape. I expected them to wear down quicker, but they are lasting a long time. I even drove down to DC and back from Jersey with them, and got 34 mpg on that trip.

 

i got Perrelli Sotozero's on my CL-S and they made a HUGE difference in the snow

 

Thanks everyone! Tons of good info here - I will direct my research accordingly

Here's another question - do I have to get a new set of wheels, too, or can I replace just the tires for snow season? (I know, total noob question, forgive me.)

 

it's up to you. you can put the snow tires on your stock rims or you can buy a set of steel rims (those black ones). i personally bought the black steel rims in 16"

 

You can use your stock wheels but find out how much it will cost in your area to have 4 tires mounted and balanced. Compare that cost twice a year to having steelies or a set of winter rims. When I had my TSX I opted to have a set of winter rims, so I would be able to change them myself without having to go to a shop.

I found www.tirerack.com to be a good website for reviews on tires. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...sp?type=W&VT=C

If you anticipate driving in deep snow and ice more often, you may want to get a studless ice and snow tire, rather than a winter performance tire. Just keep in mind with the studless ice and snow you will lose dry traction and cornering so adjust your driving accordingly.

 

I opted for 2 sets of wheels. I use my stock wheels for winter, and RonJons for summer. It is much easier to just keep each set of tires mounted on their own wheels. Of course, you will need to find somewhere to store the other set of wheels when not in use.

 

when it snows i just drive my range rover.

 

I know this isn't the right area, but I have my stockies with...6 months or so of wear? I'm using the TL-S wheels and if I go with anything else, it'll be a set of hand-me-down 18" black chrome Acura factory aspec blah blah's.

So if anyone wants my stockies cheap, let me know.

Mods; Apologies in advance if you have to move this to the classifieds. I wasn't looking to sell them, but this thread got me thinking...