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Old 08-12-2003, 12:44 AM   #35
ToddStratton
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Well, although I agree with Punk about not needing dedicated snow in most of lower areas, living in the mountains I would never go back from using snow tires. I live at 9200ft and encounter snow much more often than Denver, Colorado Springs, etc. They are well worth it commuting up and down a 3000ft pass every day.

For two winters I have used the Blizzak LM-22s in 205/55 R16. They are a great compromise between good dry handling and good snow and ice handling. They are available in 225/45 R17.

On the stock rims, I would try the following severe service rated tires:

H speed rated:
Blizzak LM-22
Dunlop Winter Sport M2
Michelin Pilot Alpin
Nokian WR
Pirelli 210 and 240 Snowsport
Toyo Observe (215/45)

Q rated
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 2 (studded!)
Blizzak WS-50
Michelin Artic Alpin


The spare is 135/70R17, don't know where you can get snow tires in that size. But, if there is a studded tire in that size, I'd do it just to ice race.

Personally, I may try to get a set of the Hakka 2s, but only if they aren't more than the LM-22s.

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Last edited by ToddStratton; 08-12-2003 at 01:08 AM.
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