kilroy

I bought a set of Blizzak WS-50's with 17" TRMotorsport R5's from Tirerack. I had great difficulty in deciding if I wanted a sporty winter tire like the Aplines or if I wanted a hardcore winter tire like the WS-50s. After slipping around on my stock Michelins after a storm last week, my mind was made up, and I settled on the hardcore winter tires, knowing that I would be giving up some performance (heck they’re only rated to 99 mph).

I haven’t driven them in the snow yet, but they are definitely more numb than the Michelins (if that’s possible). Surprisingly, they seem to ride better and are noticeably quieter.

I plan on using these from November to March and then buying ultra-high performance all-season tires in the spring.

I’ll post more after I try them in the snow. I live in SW Michigan, and we get tons of snow, so it should be any day now.

Nitrotiger

yo the Nokain WR are H rated so you can still cruise in the 3 digits if you like

kilroy

Well I finally got a chance to drive these in the snow and I am amazed at how much traction they provide. In fact, the downside is that I always liked locking up my rear tires with my emergency brake when I am turning into my drive way and letting the rear-end swing around. Even on snow, I can't do this very well anymore. The tire are just too sticky. Its a problem I will be happy to live with.

04TLMan

I am in the same boat. Deciding between the Mich. PA2 and Blizzak Pirelli 210.

Looks like the PA2 is better on the dry/wet road (90% of my driving) and is much quieter. So that is what I am leaning towards. But the Blizzak seems better in the real snow.


The other possiblity is the pirellel 210. Cheaper than the PA2 for similar performance.

Decisions, decisions, decisions

BTW, I bought a set of Acura TL rims on EBAY for winter duty.

04TLMan

I decided to order the Mich. Alpin Pilots. Should have them installed next week. I will let you all know how they work.

caball88

whoa just because its H rated doesn't mean you can go 100+ mph in bad weather.

Nitrotiger

Tires rock that all i can say we had 3 to 4 inches earlier this week and it was a breeze. As for the speed i have been upto 140 and it was very smooth. this is a kick ass tire that alli can say. if you were thinking about it. Don just get them

04TLMan

These Artic Alpin's are better than the OEM in DRY weather! The handle jsut as good with no more noise...even up to 90MPH. Not what I would do with other "snow tires" but fine with these.

mickey3c

Not exacly sure what the speed ratings are on those tires you guy are testing out.... but if you are doing 140 on a winter tread tire you are probably exceeding the speed rating of the tire