Whats the best winter tire? - Page 3

s2ktosti · 10-10-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Howl

I suspect what they meant was with winter tires you ideally want tires with a taller sidewalls. If he has 17" rims he probably should drop down to 16" rims for winter, if they'll clear the brakes.

Eh, then they'd still be wrong. You want tires that are narrower, not taller.

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Dale2011WRX · 10-10-2012, 09:25 AM

My understanding is that you want narrower and taller. Narrower to cut through the snow and slush, and taller to give your wheels a little more protection (against potholes and curbs that you may not see as well in bad weather).

s2ktosti · 10-10-2012, 10:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale2011WRX

My understanding is that you want narrower and taller. Narrower to cut through the snow and slush, and taller to give your wheels a little more protection (against potholes and curbs that you may not see as well in bad weather).

Got me there, doesn't help with traction which would be my main concern. Protecting a wheel is just a bonus.

a2cpc · 10-10-2012, 01:02 PM

I have the Blizzack on my wife's car and the AltiMax ARTIC on my car...last year we got 4 inches of snow!

MorganJ · 10-10-2012, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by FourOhFour

Studs are useless on snow, worse than useless in the rain, and noisy as hell. The only plus is ice. Is enough of your driving on icy roads to warrant studs?

The roads are not very icy. It usually stays below freezing so very little melting and freezing. Roads are generally snow covered or partially covered.

Maybe I will skip the studs.

Ski season is almost here!

Hankook I Pikes any good for snow covered roads?

Howl · 10-10-2012, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dale2011WRX

My understanding is that you want narrower and taller. Narrower to cut through the snow and slush, and taller to give your wheels a little more protection (against potholes and curbs that you may not see as well in bad weather).

^ what he said.

caperex09 · 10-10-2012, 05:56 PM

for the OP, just get Dunlop wintersport 3D put on your wheels,

they are a great HP winter tire. they are not "mushy" if temps are up into the spring , and even summer season.

if you have 8+ inches of unplowed snow, nothing will help you get home.

MorganJ · 10-10-2012, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caperex09

for the OP, just get Dunlop wintersport 3D put on your wheels,

they are a great HP winter tire. they are not "mushy" if temps are up into the spring , and even summer season.

if you have 8+ inches of unplowed snow, nothing will help you get home.

This will help

http://www.subaruforester.org/vbulle...w-plow-105756/

Uncle Scotty · 10-10-2012, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by s2ktosti

Eh, then they'd still be wrong. You want tires that are narrower, not taller.

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i guess you dont really understand how all this really works

for the same diameter tire.....you cant have narrower without the sidewalls being taller

bugeye829 · 10-11-2012, 04:24 AM

best all around winter tire imo are dunlop wintersport 3d. i've also had good experiences with michelin x-ice 2

stop_rallytime · 10-11-2012, 06:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bugeye829

best all around winter tire imo are dunlop wintersport 3d. i've also had good experiences with michelin x-ice 2

+1 on the dunlop I have had all others but they don't compare to the dunlop great traction in New England winters and they aren't super soft like witerforce

s2ktosti · 10-11-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

d00000000000000000d

i guess you dont really understand how all this really works

for the same diameter tire.....you cant have narrower without the sidewalls being taller

Thank you captain obvious, but still has nothing to do with my original statement. They didn't mention going to a narrower tire, they just mentioned a taller one. I'm the one who mentioned that ideally you want a narrower tire, it needing to being taller as a result is inconsequential to the original statement.

Time to put your E-penis away, no one wants to look at it.

Dale2011WRX · 10-11-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by s2ktosti

Time to put your E-penis away, no one wants to look at it.

Reebis · 10-11-2012, 11:02 AM

Nokians if you have the money...Winterforce if you're on a budget.

/thread

Syrius78 · 10-11-2012, 12:24 PM

I got a link from a local newspaper in quebec ( sorry it's in French) and they evaluate the 15 best snow tire for the region. Mostly cold, lot of black ice and ton of snow.

http://auto.lapresse.ca/conseils/201...hiver-2013.php

They found the nokian Hakka 7 to be the best, followed by the x-ice 3 and the blizzak ws70.

This is for winter 2013, article went online yesterday

Uncle Scotty · 10-11-2012, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by s2ktosti

Thank you captain obvious, but still has nothing to do with my original statement. They didn't mention going to a narrower tire, they just mentioned a taller one. I'm the one who mentioned that ideally you want a narrower tire, it needing to being taller as a result is inconsequential to the original statement.

Time to put your E-penis away, no one wants to look at it.

sweetie....this is the idiot forum....just right for you

this is the best place for you and this question because the TECHNICAL forums that actually deal with this kind of thing are just WAY too complicated

stick around here with the rest of the short bus crew

s2ktosti · 10-11-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle Scotty

sweetie....this is the idiot forum....

Explains why you spend so much time here.

And you better buy me dinner before you start calling me sweetie...

Dale2011WRX · 10-11-2012, 12:56 PM

Scotty's got a lot of sweeties, he's kinda slutty.

s2ktosti · 10-11-2012, 01:07 PM

I just added him to my ignore list. Though in hindsight I do find him humorous so maybe down the road I'll take him off it. Ok, probably not.

schaffer · 10-11-2012, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a2cpc

I have the Blizzack on my wife's car and the AltiMax ARTIC on my car...last year we got 4 inches of snow!

Bought a 96 impreza to commute last year,before my wrx.needed something decent on gas but wanted something good in the snow. We got a total of 15 inches of snow all year.

chapstien · 10-11-2012, 02:48 PM

Go to tirerack.com, enter your vehicle, pick each tire and look at the survey. There are ratings for different conditions.

If you plan on driving like a nut, you might want to look at performance winter tires. You only need studs if there is always snow on the road. They are dangerous on pavement and the **** it all up.

I don't know if it was mentioned, but you can buy tires mounted on steel wheels so you can just swap them, and you don;t have to take them somewhere to get mounted.

Howl · 10-11-2012, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Syrius78

I got a link from a local newspaper in quebec ( sorry it's in French) and they evaluate the 15 best snow tire for the region. Mostly cold, lot of black ice and ton of snow.

http://auto.lapresse.ca/conseils/201...hiver-2013.php

They found the nokian Hakka 7 to be the best, followed by the x-ice 3 and the blizzak ws70.

This is for winter 2013, article went online yesterday

I case people aren't aware winter tires are MANDATORY BY LAW in Quebec.

oh and . . .

http://translate.google.ca/translate...hiver-2013.php

Syrius78 · 10-11-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Howl

I case people aren't aware winter tires are MANDATORY BY LAW in Quebec.

oh and . . .

http://translate.google.ca/translate...hiver-2013.php

Mandatory yes, our winter is humid and very cold. Winter tire are a must. In the USA, I suppose it vary by region, so choose accordingly. Performance, snow, dry, slush, icy, noise. Pick the one that best fit your need and be happy.

The law is useful, a lot less accident, and less injury. Great law for our winter.

fitrider82 · 10-11-2012, 07:58 PM

I have Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds and like them a lot, Michigan winters get pretty nasty.

cmk82600 · 10-11-2012, 08:53 PM

I have used the Michelin X-ice, Peirelli winter carving, Firestone winter force ( only liked for deep snow, not on ice ), and Bridgestone blizzak 3 different models of these. all good tires and great in the winter my next set will be which ever is cheapest of them except the winter forces. Too much ice around here. Or maybe some Nokian Hakkapilettas if the price is right

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10-10-2012, 09:25 AM	#52
Dale2011WRX NASIOC Supporter Member#: 304299 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nor'East Vehicle: 2011 WRX Sedan White	My understanding is that you want narrower and taller. Narrower to cut through the snow and slush, and taller to give your wheels a little more protection (against potholes and curbs that you may not see as well in bad weather).

10-10-2012, 01:02 PM	#54
a2cpc Scooby Specialist Member#: 10139 Join Date: Sep 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Indy/Broad Ripple Vehicle: 9&11 WRX 5Dr DGM/Silver	I have the Blizzack on my wife's car and the AltiMax ARTIC on my car...last year we got 4 inches of snow!

10-10-2012, 05:56 PM	#57
caperex09 * Banned * Member#: 243122 Join Date: Apr 2010 Chapter/Region: NESIC	for the OP, just get Dunlop wintersport 3D put on your wheels, they are a great HP winter tire. they are not "mushy" if temps are up into the spring , and even summer season. if you have 8+ inches of unplowed snow, nothing will help you get home.

10-11-2012, 04:24 AM	#60
bugeye829 Scooby Specialist Member#: 81995 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: BAIC Location: San Francisco Vehicle: 02 WRX Sedan WRB	best all around winter tire imo are dunlop wintersport 3d. i've also had good experiences with michelin x-ice 2

10-11-2012, 11:02 AM	#64
Reebis Scooby Newbie Member#: 126157 Join Date: Sep 2006 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Plainfield, IL Vehicle: '01 2.5RS Coupe BRP	Nokians if you have the money...Winterforce if you're on a budget. /thread

10-11-2012, 12:24 PM	#65
Syrius78 Scooby Newbie Member#: 267996 Join Date: Dec 2010 Chapter/Region: E. Canada Location: Near Montréal, Québec Vehicle: 2011 Wrx Rallye blue	I got a link from a local newspaper in quebec ( sorry it's in French) and they evaluate the 15 best snow tire for the region. Mostly cold, lot of black ice and ton of snow. http://auto.lapresse.ca/conseils/201...hiver-2013.php They found the nokian Hakka 7 to be the best, followed by the x-ice 3 and the blizzak ws70. This is for winter 2013, article went online yesterday

10-11-2012, 12:56 PM	#68
Dale2011WRX NASIOC Supporter Member#: 304299 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Nor'East Vehicle: 2011 WRX Sedan White	Scotty's got a lot of sweeties, he's kinda slutty.

10-11-2012, 01:07 PM	#69
s2ktosti Scooby Specialist Member#: 70151 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey Shore Vehicle: 2011 WRX Limited Black	I just added him to my ignore list. Though in hindsight I do find him humorous so maybe down the road I'll take him off it. Ok, probably not.

10-11-2012, 02:48 PM	#71
chapstien Scooby Specialist Member#: 68284 Join Date: Aug 2004 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: don't **ing worry about it! Vehicle:** 2009 FXT Limited obsidian black	Go to tirerack.com, enter your vehicle, pick each tire and look at the survey. There are ratings for different conditions. If you plan on driving like a nut, you might want to look at performance winter tires. You only need studs if there is always snow on the road. They are dangerous on pavement and the **** it all up. I don't know if it was mentioned, but you can buy tires mounted on steel wheels so you can just swap them, and you don;t have to take them somewhere to get mounted.

10-11-2012, 07:58 PM	#74
fitrider82 Scooby Newbie Member#: 300855 Join Date: Nov 2011 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: On a lake, MI Vehicle: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Aspen White	I have Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds and like them a lot, Michigan winters get pretty nasty.

10-11-2012, 08:53 PM	#75
cmk82600 Scooby Newbie Member#: 248305 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Minnesota Vehicle: 97 OBS my custom mixed silver	I have used the Michelin X-ice, Peirelli winter carving, Firestone winter force ( only liked for deep snow, not on ice ), and Bridgestone blizzak 3 different models of these. all good tires and great in the winter my next set will be which ever is cheapest of them except the winter forces. Too much ice around here. Or maybe some Nokian Hakkapilettas if the price is right