klaus Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Hi, got a quote on the Goodyear Ultra Grip Ice. The price is OK, but I have a hard time finding info on other subie drivers using it. Anybody? Experience? Thanks, klaus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGT Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 do you need a real snow tire? Nokian WR's seem to be the most popular alternative around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 do you need a real snow tire? Nokian WR's seem to be the most popular alternative around here. It's a long story. Sure, I wouldn't mind nokian, but right now I got a very good quote on the goodyear one. It would be nice to know what other folks experienced and if it's worth its money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 I had them on my 2000 Maxima SE. Very good high performance winter tire. It will not have the traction of a lower performance winter (ie Nokian RSI) but will be better then the Nokian WRs. You can drive it hard and fast on dry pavement w/o killing the tire (a Blizzak would be gone in about 10 mins with me driving, done it once). I have the Dunlop WinterSport M3s on my LGT right now and I would have to say the GW-3 were better (although I am not comparing on the same car). Many cops use them in Europe. That being said, if you drive like a civilzed human in the winter the Nokian RSIs rock! I have them on my MPV and it has a lot more traction then my LGT. I will never put RSIs on my LGT because I need the performance. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 I had them on my 2000 Maxima SE. Very good high performance winter tire. It will not have the traction of a lower performance winter (ie Nokian RSI) but will be better then the Nokian WRs. That being said, if you drive like a civilzed human in the winter the Nokian RSIs rock! I have them on my MPV and it has a lot more traction then my LGT. I will never put RSIs on my LGT because I need the performance. Thanks for this info. I would count myself among the civilized folks The RSI's are about $200 more (4 wheels) than the Goodyear ones. My driving is about 70% mostly wet, and 30% snow and ice (in the interior for the locals). Although I don't mind having a good winter tire even in Vancouver when snow comes down with all the nuts with summer tires in the middle of the winter around - at least I can escape them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 I haven't tried them in the snow or ice yet, but being made in Finland with the snowflake designation, I don't doubt their abilities. I plan on keeping them through the summer. I paid $280 CDN at Kal tire for mine. I don't know if the VDC uses the same size. $280 each? Huh... now you are talking $120 more than goodyear... I need a winter tire though -- don't plan to use them during the summer (I'll have two sets of wheels). I have a quote for the RSI, but they are cheaper than WR (OK Tire). I just hope that they still have our size (yeah, I think XT and VDC have the same size). I'm noticing that the lower mainland tire shops are running out of winter tires... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 I was wrong -- it is Kaltire -- I just checked my notes. I'll have two sets of wheels. Ultragrip or something similar will be for the winter. I haven't decided yet what to do with the RE92. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garandman Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Thanks for this info. I would count myself among the civilized folks The RSI's are about $200 more (4 wheels) than the Goodyear ones. My driving is about 70% mostly wet, and 30% snow and ice (in the interior for the locals). Although I don't mind having a good winter tire even in Vancouver when snow comes down with all the nuts with summer tires in the middle of the winter around - at least I can escape them... I only know on e person with them, but they're happy. sounds like a good choice for your driving. Who Dares Wins スバル Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted December 24, 2005 Share Posted December 24, 2005 Do you just drive in Vancouver, or do you go to the slopes often. Need to know how much snow and ice driving you do. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus Posted December 24, 2005 Author Share Posted December 24, 2005 Do you just drive in Vancouver, or do you go to the slopes often. Need to know how much snow and ice driving you do. Around 30% in snow and ice. The rest is around Vancouver (rain). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 If it was me I would get the GW-3 as they perform MUCH better in the wet and dry then just about any other winter tire (and I do much more winter driving then you living in Winnipeg). Keeping in mind that they are still a winter tire (and perform better then any all seasons) they are not the best at snow and ice. IMO the RSIs are the best non-studded tire on ice and snow. Now you gotta decide. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus Posted December 25, 2005 Author Share Posted December 25, 2005 If it was me I would get the GW-3 as they perform MUCH better in the wet and dry then just about any other winter tire. Which one is GW-3? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LittleBlueGT Posted December 25, 2005 Share Posted December 25, 2005 Goodyear ultra grip ice V-rated or Z-rated depending on size. Full tune of 68HTA, KSTech 73 MAF, Racer X FMIC and ID1000s................by the DataLog Mafia!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus Posted December 26, 2005 Author Share Posted December 26, 2005 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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