rob-2 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 What all season tires are you guys running? Looking for something reasonably priced, decent life and available. Good wet weather and snow is a plus but my experience is most all seasons suck at both. If this has been talked to death, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 yes, all seasons suck. run dedicated summer and winter tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL21376 Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 If you live somewhere that gets lots of snow of course winters are the way to go. For those of us in warmer climates that just deal with occasional snow a/s tires makes a little more sense. I have pirelli pzero Neros and I'm happy with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2.5GT_dude Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 I have General G-MAX there is a thread dedicated to this topic: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/ultra-high-performance-all-season-tires-153785p12.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goneskiian Posted January 5, 2012 Share Posted January 5, 2012 Nokian WRG2. Oh wait, you said reasonably priced. Nevermind. Seriously though, if you want somewhat decent snow, slush and wet performance it's tough to beat these tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apexi Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 kumho ecsta lx platinum, highly recommended. i run dedicated snows in the winter, but had the kumhos on for the big snow storm we got this past october, and they performed great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 You really don't need snow tires unless you really want them. My 05 is the first car I put snows in since the early 80's. A good all season is fine for most people. I have been going to VT every winter weekend snow, rain, ice, since 1996, the other cars never had snow tires on them. One was a Honda Civic, since mar 98 its been in GT wagons. Oh yea, this has been talked about to death. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee07 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Continental DWS. Great tire in snow and rated #1. The reason why I just bought it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 +1 Continental DWS. This is my second set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickvic Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Dunlop SP Sport Signature - (Ultra High Performance All-Season) http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/dunlop/du_spsport_sig_w_ci2_l.jpg http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Sport+Signature+(W%26Y)&partnum=245WR7SPSIGXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyDan Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Continental DWS. Great tire in snow and rated #1. The reason why I just bought it. I liked these so much I put them om my wife's AWD Volvo, too. They replaced Kumho Ecsta's on her car and they are much quieter, and ride better. We haven't had any snow, but several hard rains and the Spec B felt like it was on rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 +1 Continental DWS. This is my second set. How many miles on your first set? Dunlop SP Sport Signature - (Ultra High Performance All-Season) http://www.tirerack.com/images/tires/dunlop/du_spsport_sig_w_ci2_l.jpg http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=SP+Sport+Signature+(W%26Y)&partnum=245WR7SPSIGXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes What kind of mileage did you get out of these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Pilot Sport AS Plus here. Great tire. I'll probably go Continental next, because they cost less and have great reviews. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 You really don't need snow tires unless you really want them. My 05 is the first car I put snows in since the early 80's. A good all season is fine for most people. I have been going to VT every winter weekend snow, rain, ice, since 1996, the other cars never had snow tires on them. One was a Honda Civic, since mar 98 its been in GT wagons. Oh yea, this has been talked about to death. I really do try to search this before I post, honest! I agree, full on snow tires are rarely required, but they do make a difference. I just have no desire to guess weather. Put them on too early or leave them on too long and you ruin/eat up most winter tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickvic Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 What kind of mileage did you get out of these? Same as the OEM Bridgestones. About 20MPG around town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted January 6, 2012 Author Share Posted January 6, 2012 Same as the OEM Bridgestones. About 20MPG around town. Sorry not mpg but total miles before you had to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 I really do try to search this before I post, honest! I agree, full on snow tires are rarely required, but they do make a difference. I just have no desire to guess weather. Put them on too early or leave them on too long and you ruin/eat up most winter tires. I put snow on both cars before Thanksgiving, and when was the last time it snowed...Oct 29th. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega Users paintpollz Posted January 6, 2012 Mega Users Share Posted January 6, 2012 I put snow on both cars before Thanksgiving, and when was the last time it snowed...Oct 29th. Right? what the hell is going on with that? I haven't been to Okemo ONCE! I have 9 passes there, and 2 to killington, AND I'm going to Jay Peak next weekend! I'm playing on February and March being killer. Back on topic....All seasons will work perfectly fine. But if you have the extra dough, its not a bad idea to make the switch. I have ws70s on right now and I couldn't imagine having anything else on for the winter. the performance is amazing. Plus the fact that I get to switch to V12s for the spring/summer/fall...Awesome. Glad I run dedicated rubber "Remember Danny - Two wrongs don't make a right but three rights make a left." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slickvic Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 Sorry not mpg but total miles before you had to replace. I have only put about 10,000 miles on these so far, so it's too early to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roundthirteen Posted January 7, 2012 Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have had a couple sets of Falken Ziex 912's and they are the closest to "performance all seasons I've ever had" They are way better than the Kumho Ecsta ASX's. My issue is I have 215/17 Hankook snows on my old car but the Spec B Has 18's. http://www.vulcantire.com has them pretty cheap. My car's not a sleeper it's a hibernator. http://pure-tuning.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob-2 Posted January 7, 2012 Author Share Posted January 7, 2012 I put snow on both cars before Thanksgiving, and when was the last time it snowed...Oct 29th. BUnch of folks around here run studded tires for winter and I'm laughing it up. 3 months of no snow! I love global warming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated thefultonhow Posted January 7, 2012 I Donated Share Posted January 7, 2012 I have had a couple sets of Falken Ziex 912's and they are the closest to "performance all seasons I've ever had" They are way better than the Kumho Ecsta ASX's. My issue is I have 215/17 Hankook snows on my old car but the Spec B Has 18's. http://www.vulcantire.com has them pretty cheap. ZE912s suck. I have had them on two cars (bought wheels and they came on the wheels both times) and have hated them on each. JMO. I now have General Altimax Arctics and Hankook Ventus V12 Evos. Yes, it's annoying when it's 30 degrees and then 60 degrees and then 30 degrees, but I figure it has to snow at least once this winter. Next time I buy snow tires, I'm strongly considering getting performance winter tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tocinoman25 Posted January 8, 2012 Share Posted January 8, 2012 i recently purchased continental extreme contact DWS's amd loving them...it was between the kumho ecsta 4x and general altimax hp... cant wait to see how well it handles in snow here in chicago...if it ever does...besides it was rated #1 in snow handling for an all season just like tire rack said...jack of all trades master of none, but outperforms in the snow, very responsive with steering...get the DWS and a great price...$600 installed at discount tires for me about a week ago Follow me on IG @chefodiycarguy and @chefo.soriano Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farberio Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 ZE912s suck. I have had them on two cars (bought wheels and they came on the wheels both times) and have hated them on each. JMO. Next time I buy snow tires, I'm strongly considering getting performance winter tires. +1, my brand new ZE912s were worse then my 20k miles RE-92's in snow on my SC2. I have only used performance winter tires without problems. Way more grip dry...but terrible in any bad weather. Also the ZE912s are heavy tires. i recently purchased continental extreme contact DWS's amd loving them...it was between the kumho ecsta 4x and general altimax hp... cant wait to see how well it handles in snow here in chicago...if it ever does...besides it was rated #1 in snow handling for an all season I rate the DWSs slightly below my current performance winter tires, they will be awesome! Though, my current tires don't hold a candle to the dunlop wintersport m3's that I had before them. (current tire is Michelin Pilot Aplin PA3) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I rate the DWSs slightly below my current performance winter tires, they will be awesome! Though, my current tires don't hold a candle to the dunlop wintersport m3's that I had before them. (current tire is Michelin Pilot Aplin PA3) FWIW, I had Aplin PA2's before my Blizzacks. The PA3's are a different breed. I felt the PA2's outperformed my Dunlops summer onlys in the dry. The problem was the $182. a piece price tag. I did get 4 winters out of them. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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