Snow Tire recommendations?
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Snow Tire recommendations?
I live north of Chicago and am looking forward to a slick winter. I am looking for suggestions on snows all the way around the car. I have an extra set of OEM alloys 17" to put the tires on. What are your thoughts? Thanks. Satin Silver 5AT Navi.
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I live in Montreal, quebec
I tried last winter the YOKOHAMA AVS WINTER 901
Good on ice, silent, but not very good and almost bad in snow, 2 inches of snow and it's difficult to take off.
Good on wet condition and very good on dry pavement
I drove about 10 000 miles with it last winter and they are almost finished, i didn't reach the wear indicator but it won't be safe enough for the winter, so i think i'm going to try the TOYO SNOWPROX s952,
i always have been satisfied with toyo tires compare to YOKO or Michelin
I tried last winter the YOKOHAMA AVS WINTER 901
Good on ice, silent, but not very good and almost bad in snow, 2 inches of snow and it's difficult to take off.
Good on wet condition and very good on dry pavement
I drove about 10 000 miles with it last winter and they are almost finished, i didn't reach the wear indicator but it won't be safe enough for the winter, so i think i'm going to try the TOYO SNOWPROX s952,
i always have been satisfied with toyo tires compare to YOKO or Michelin
#3
I've just got myself Dunlop M3's. I put a lot of research into this and this tire got the best reviews for ice, snow and in the dry. I've also driven these tires and I was pretty impressed. To save some cash I got them on 16's. If you are really expecting a blizzard get the Blizzak WS 50's, simply unbeatable in ice and deep packed snow. One tire I wouldnt recommend is Continental ContiWinterContact. That was last winters purchase, what a waste of money....
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the NOKIAN WR is not a real winter tires
read this article, may be good for VA but not for CANADA or north America, it's a tire you could keep all year but it's a compromise, not so good in dry pavement.
And the look is not so good also, but a lot of people don't care about that
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/hl/nokian.htm
read this article, may be good for VA but not for CANADA or north America, it's a tire you could keep all year but it's a compromise, not so good in dry pavement.
And the look is not so good also, but a lot of people don't care about that
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/hl/nokian.htm
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Originally Posted by sebounet2005
the NOKIAN WR is not a real winter tires
read this article, may be good for VA but not for CANADA or north America, it's a tire you could keep all year but it's a compromise, not so good in dry pavement.
And the look is not so good also, but a lot of people don't care about that
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/hl/nokian.htm
read this article, may be good for VA but not for CANADA or north America, it's a tire you could keep all year but it's a compromise, not so good in dry pavement.
And the look is not so good also, but a lot of people don't care about that
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/hl/nokian.htm
Well for a not so true winter tire it sure has been used to win a lot of SCCA Rally's in the snow. However, if you want a true winter tire from Nokian then go with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 2, Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q, Nokian RSI, or their studdable tires (illegal for use in the US I believe).
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Would it be ok to put snow tires up front and leave the Michelin Pilot sport A/S on the back? I had absolutely NO traction last winter on the Michelins, but I didn't want to but four new tires either. If I have to I will; I'm just wondering if equiping the front wheels with good snow tires is an alternative option.
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Originally Posted by EnJ
Would it be ok to put snow tires up front and leave the Michelin Pilot sport A/S on the back? I had absolutely NO traction last winter on the Michelins, but I didn't want to but four new tires either. If I have to I will; I'm just wondering if equiping the front wheels with good snow tires is an alternative option.
If you do not know, FWD cars needs 4 snow tires.
In slippery conditions, as soon as you will apply the brakes with only 2 snow tires, the rear of the car will come around as it will not have enough traction to maintain the stability. If you put the snow tire on the rear, curves will be hard to negotiate.
Do not go cheap, get 4 snow tires before you realize that you totalled your car because you wanted to save about $300 USD.
I am currently shopping for winter tires and my personnal choice is Nokian Hakkapeliitta2 (Without Studs as they are illegal in Ontario) or RSI along with 4 Acura 16" Steel Rims.
Best Regards from Montreal
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Originally Posted by Phil B
I live north of Chicago and am looking forward to a slick winter. I am looking for suggestions on snows all the way around the car. I have an extra set of OEM alloys 17" to put the tires on. What are your thoughts? Thanks. Satin Silver 5AT Navi.
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I used a set of Dunlop M3's last winter and am happy with them. It looks like they will last four seasons. The dry weather handling is okay. They are much better in the wet than stock EL42 Bridgestones. They mush around a bit in the snow (probably due to 235 width), but acceleration was never an issue.
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Originally Posted by JDM5lugHatch
Well for a not so true winter tire it sure has been used to win a lot of SCCA Rally's in the snow. However, if you want a true winter tire from Nokian then go with Nokian Hakkapeliitta 2, Nokian Hakkapeliitta Q, Nokian RSI, or their studdable tires (illegal for use in the US I believe).
Only the RSI but the speed rating is only R, wich makes me think this tires is not strong enough if you want to have a good driving feeling, for exemple in cornering
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Dunlop Winter Sport M3 235/45R17 94V or Goodyear Ultra Grip GW3 235/45R17 94W would both be good choices. The Goodyear maintains the W rating but either should be fine unless you drive really fast in the snow!!!!
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Has anyone heard of the Hankook W300, W400 or W440 tires? I'm thinking of getting a set of these on FLIK (LEX) wheels from Edge Racing.
Anyone know anything about FLIK wheels?
Also, since I have a 6MT I have to stick with a 17" snow tire, so the size I'm thinking of getting is 205-50-17 (load rating of 93) which will result in a narrower tire (better for snow) to go on the 17" x 7" FLIK wheels.
Fellow TLers let me know what you've heard and what you think.
Thank you,
TL-Rocket
2004 SSM/EBONY 6MT NAVI HPT
Anyone know anything about FLIK wheels?
Also, since I have a 6MT I have to stick with a 17" snow tire, so the size I'm thinking of getting is 205-50-17 (load rating of 93) which will result in a narrower tire (better for snow) to go on the 17" x 7" FLIK wheels.
Fellow TLers let me know what you've heard and what you think.
Thank you,
TL-Rocket
2004 SSM/EBONY 6MT NAVI HPT
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Hankook Tires
I bought some Hankook Snows for my wife's Volvo S60 T2.5 last year. No complaints as far as traction and stopping, my main concern. I have been pretty much wedded to Blizzaks in the past. Looking for alternatives. I have noticed that the prices for the tires I would use on the TL have increased considerably over my old car and rim size. Ouch.
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Originally Posted by sebounet2005
HAKKAPELLITA don't exist in 235 45 17
Only the RSI but the speed rating is only R, wich makes me think this tires is not strong enough if you want to have a good driving feeling, for exemple in cornering
Only the RSI but the speed rating is only R, wich makes me think this tires is not strong enough if you want to have a good driving feeling, for exemple in cornering
Nokian is the most recognized Winter Tire Manufacturer in Winter Proffessional Rallye Events!
As far as I am concerned, I am willing to sacrifice a little sporty driving to gain better traction during snow storm and icing rain storm.
Also, bear in mind that a winter tire with it's thread pattern has less rubber on the pavement and that rubber is more flexible which will results in more tire roll.
As far as the R rating, you have to take this with a little grain of salt.
They have the Hakkapeliitaa 2 in the following size
225/45R17 91T T443260
The Overall Diameter is 25.0" compared to 25.3" for the 235/45-17 and it's T Rated.
I have chosen to switch to 16" OEM Steel Rims for the winter (Mine is an A/T) that are wearing Hakkapeliitta RSI in the 205/60R16.
The reasons for this particular setup is as follows;
Save the Chromed Alloy Wheels from the Road Salts they are using up here in ridculous amounts.
A narrower thread on the pavement will have less tendencies to float on slushy roads, have more pound per inch on the contact surfaces then wider threads providing better bite.
On thing that I was not taking into account is the fact that the money save over buying a 235/45-17 Winter tires permitted me to purchase the steel rims ($55CDN each for OEM Rims) and I still had money left over as the RSI in that size were at $280 CDN per tire versus $159 CDN per Tire.
This is my personal choice based on over 29 years of driving in a snow bound area and I drive an average of over 50,000 miles per year for my work.
I have been using Nokian Winter Tires exclusively during the winter season since 1991 and have yet to be deceived and no I do not work for Nokian and have to pay my tires like most people.
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hey you TL folks in MTL shouldve showed up at the meet last sunday...
Nokian tires may be reputed or whatever... my dad had them on a car before and they sucked. When those were done, he tried Blizzak WS-50s and they were GREAT in snow and good on ice, on dry pavement they are just OK, though.
Michelin Ultra Grip (ICE) are also pretty good... and better on dry/wet pavement.
Nokian tires may be reputed or whatever... my dad had them on a car before and they sucked. When those were done, he tried Blizzak WS-50s and they were GREAT in snow and good on ice, on dry pavement they are just OK, though.
Michelin Ultra Grip (ICE) are also pretty good... and better on dry/wet pavement.
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I actually made it through the Toronto winter this year on Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires. Of course I had to drive very carefully and I'd recommend getting proper snow tires.
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Originally Posted by @cUr@-TL
hey you TL folks in MTL shouldve showed up at the meet last sunday...
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Didn't aware about a meeting, where is it announced
was it good ?
#23
Originally Posted by Phil B
I live north of Chicago and am looking forward to a slick winter. I am looking for suggestions on snows all the way around the car. I have an extra set of OEM alloys 17" to put the tires on. What are your thoughts? Thanks. Satin Silver 5AT Navi.
Valgirl
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Originally Posted by pettydw
I used a set of Dunlop M3's last winter and am happy with them. It looks like they will last four seasons. The dry weather handling is okay. They are much better in the wet than stock EL42 Bridgestones. They mush around a bit in the snow (probably due to 235 width), but acceleration was never an issue.
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Originally Posted by van_man888
To all the MT owners out there, do you guys know if those black winter rims will fit over our calipers?
If you mean the 16" Steel Rim from the local Acura Dealer, NO
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Originally Posted by joed40
Hey, not for nothing but I Hakkapeliitaa once. Not only was it unrewarding, but, also quite painful. Had to wear a rib belt for two weeks afterward.
As for gripping in bad weather, those tires were great. I had a set on a 1991 Lumina Euro 3.1 and it tracked like a snowmobile on snow.
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Originally Posted by frenchnew
If you mean the 16" Steel Rim from the local Acura Dealer, NO
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Originally Posted by acura101west
whats snow!!!?????
lol i live in socal,we done know what snow is here? can you show me a pic of snow?
lmao
lol i live in socal,we done know what snow is here? can you show me a pic of snow?
lmao
We will introduce you to snow and cold weather for the same price!
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i have a question, i just bought yokohama summer tires for my car. It looks like its not good for winter especially on snow but it good on wet surface. Can i take those tires off from the rims and store it somewhere without the rims? Could i install new tires to the existing rims or do i need to buy new rims to put the new tires on? Do you think all set of tires should be on different sets of rims instead put them aside in a storage area?
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Anyone running 225-17's on stock 17x8 rims?
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Originally Posted by sontipheap
i have a question, i just bought yokohama summer tires for my car. It looks like its not good for winter especially on snow but it good on wet surface. Can i take those tires off from the rims and store it somewhere without the rims? Could i install new tires to the existing rims or do i need to buy new rims to put the new tires on? Do you think all set of tires should be on different sets of rims instead put them aside in a storage area?
I personally would buy a cheap set of rims for winter, do a search, Adobeman (I think) had a nice pair for winter that didn't look bad at all. You can then just do a quick swap yourself ...
I have my winter tires, Dunlop M3, on the 17" OEM rims and my spring-fall on the aspec 18".
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Some places even mount and dismount the winter tires for free.. All you have to pay for is the balancing. I went to town fair tire and they have free mount and dismount, so the only thing I have to pay for is balancing.