Connect4 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 What is the best winter/snow tires for the money. I've been looking at Bridgestone Blizzack 215/45-17V. I know you guys probably discussed this before, but I can't find the thread. Also, I've been told that the Hankook tires are just as good as the Blizzacks. Can anyone confirm this? Let me know what you guys think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 First you need to decide if you want or need high performance winter, studless winter (ice) or studded winter. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMontie1 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I just picked up last years Blizzaks from tirerack for only $99 on clearance. Really couldnt pass that up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bebopper Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I have a set of Bilzzak LM-25's that I have been running for the past few winters. I am very pleased with their performance in light to moderate snow. Dry road performance is not bad either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connect4 Posted August 19, 2009 Author Share Posted August 19, 2009 First you need to decide if you want or need high performance winter, studless winter (ice) or studded winter. Krzys Of course I need high performance winter tires, I have a 08 GT. I like to get frisky sometimes, don't you? Tire Rack has the Blizzaks for $99.00 right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 It depends if you plan to drive on plowed or unplowed roads and nothing about 'to get frisky'. Performance winter tires are perfect for cold, dry, wet. They are worse in snow or on ice than studless (or studded tires). Studded might be the best on ice but not good anywhere else. Studless winter usually trade dry road and speed rating (along with temperature that they can be operated at) for snow and ice. Krzys PS So what kind of roads to you expect in winter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 I've run dunlop wintersport 3d's on my past 2 vehicles and I love them, and would highly recommend them.. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Winter+Sport+3D& With that said... Those blizzak lm-25's at $99 each are a steal, I would go with those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connect4 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 I live in a suburb and don't really see myself going into backcountry to much, so I've decided to go with the Blizzaks. Guess you really can't beat $99.00 each. Thanks for all your inputs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 Which Blizzaks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connect4 Posted August 20, 2009 Author Share Posted August 20, 2009 LM-25 for $99.00 at Tire Rack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted August 20, 2009 Share Posted August 20, 2009 You should be able to enjoy them in winter cold. Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbotechnique Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 I wore out my set of blizzaks' so I got the Hankook ipikes last winter and they are awesome. Best snow tire I've had yet. No sidewall roll and great traction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowskier Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I bought a pair of Dunlop Graspic (sp?). Tirerack was out of Blizzaks. I have driven on every type of winter condition. They are amazing. The traction in my LGT was wild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krzyss Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 Was it wild in dry too? Krzys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AV8TORSADF Posted September 2, 2009 Share Posted September 2, 2009 I bought a pair of Dunlop Graspic (sp?). Tirerack was out of Blizzaks. I have driven on every type of winter condition. They are amazing. The traction in my LGT was wild. Are those the new ones that didn't have a review yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devobuzz Posted September 5, 2009 Share Posted September 5, 2009 The Graspics I tried on the wife minivan have very soft sidewalls. These were DS-1 / DS-2's. Not sure which type you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fonts Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Nokian Hakkapellita R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Legacy Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Nokian Hakkapellita R. I ran these last winter. Pretty good but they loose there feet once they wear down, and they tend to pretty fast when it not snowing. Anyone have experience with the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 I really want to try these out this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrod Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 I ran these last winter. Pretty good but they loose there feet once they wear down, and they tend to pretty fast when it not snowing. Anyone have experience with the Michelin X-Ice Xi2 I really want to try these out this season. I have Michelin X-Ice Xi2, they did great last winter. Still on the car as a matter of fact and wear looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbcracken Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 +1 for Xi2. I ran them last year and they did great. Although, they did also repel any good snow storms for the first 2 months after I put them on. The only time I really slid out of control with them was when I encounter ice that was better then most ice rinks. The ice was 4 inches thick, clear blue and perfectly flat that ice skates would have loved. Every other condition was great for these tires. jarrod, did you run yours all through the summer? Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinlsb Posted September 9, 2009 Share Posted September 9, 2009 Toyo Observe Garit KX Best rated tire for performance in dry as well as ice and snow. Pricey, but I am on the third year on these tires, 14k, including driving to Florida from NE every year. When new and even when old, driving in the snow/slush/rain is like driving on dry pavement and driving on dry pavement is like an AS tire. In the Subie, they are just awesome:) "Belief does not make truth. Evidence makes truth. And belief does not make evidence." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-3-2-4 Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 How about the Continental ExtremeWinterContact? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarrod Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 +1 for Xi2. I ran them last year and they did great. Although, they did also repel any good snow storms for the first 2 months after I put them on. The only time I really slid out of control with them was when I encounter ice that was better then most ice rinks. The ice was 4 inches thick, clear blue and perfectly flat that ice skates would have loved. Every other condition was great for these tires. jarrod, did you run yours all through the summer? Cheers, Mike Sure did, looks like they still have plenty of tread left so we will see how they do this winter unless I've traded by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Island Legacy Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 How about the Continental ExtremeWinterContact? I've never been impressed with anything from the Extreme series of tires from conti. My least favorite tire is the Conti Extreme, which is extreme garbage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishbulb Posted September 11, 2009 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I've run dunlop wintersport 3d's on my past 2 vehicles and I love them, and would highly recommend them.. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Winter+Sport+3D& With that said... Those blizzak lm-25's at $99 each are a steal, I would go with those. These are what I have although I got them toward the end of last winter so I didn't really have a chance to test them in snow. I was driving on a set of worn Kuhmo Ecstas and had to drive home in a snow storm and white knuckled it all the way home. After that I bought bthese but we didn't get any significant snow after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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