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SubLGT · 02-10-2013, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ManualOverAuto

Michelin X-Ice Xi3's are absolutely HORRIBLE in slush or anything close to slush. Steering felt exactly like driving in the snow with summer tires............

At what vehicle speed is this happening? From the few comparative tests I have seen of the older Xi2 it was not at the head of the class in resisting slush-planing, but it was not horrendous either.

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ManualOverAuto · 02-10-2013, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by SubLGT

At what vehicle speed is this happening? From the few comparative tests I have seen of the older Xi2 it was not at the head of the class in resisting slush-planing, but it was not horrendous either.

Anywhere between 20-30 I guess....any speeds over 30~ will obviously slide and have poor steering regardless.

It's just a big difference in snow vs slush.

Breezio · 02-11-2013, 10:22 AM

Snow in general has a lot more traction then slush, regardless of tire design.

I wish we had gotten enough winter weather here I could have tested out the XI2's in more then just freezing fog. maybe next year...

motown · 02-11-2013, 10:33 AM

Blizzkas were killling it in the snow this weekend. What a difference a tire makes. For anyone on the fence do itttttttttt.

SubieFighter · 03-31-2013, 09:07 PM

Does anyone run all season tires? I had some Goodyear Eagle GT tires that I felt handled really well on my old VW GTI.

I'm looking for a tire that can handle Utah snow and summer with some occasional track time. Any suggestions?

Counterfit · 03-31-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by SubieFighter

Does anyone run all season tires? I had some Goodyear Eagle GT tires that I felt handled really well on my old VW GTI.

I'm looking for a tire that can handle Utah snow and summer with some occasional track time. Any suggestions?

Look at the thread title. Also, I highly doubt a single tire would be able to do those three things.

patrickrobare · 03-31-2013, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SubieFighter

Does anyone run all season tires? I had some Goodyear Eagle GT tires that I felt handled really well on my old VW GTI.

I'm looking for a tire that can handle Utah snow and summer with some occasional track time. Any suggestions?

good luck with that man

all seasons are like the jack of all trades in my opinion, They can do it all but not very well. You should use a dedicated summer/track tire and a good snow tire or performance winter tire. If you use a all season on the track you run the risk of overheating them and getting bad/numb feedback as well as destroying the tire. They weren't made to go balls to the wall on a track. Trust me you'll end up ruining them within a couple hard miles of track use but it really depends on how you drive. If by some miracle you do end up getting the best of all worlds please post it! Id love to run one set of rims all year! good luck!

SubieFighter · 04-01-2013, 12:37 PM

Thanks for the feedback.

Do you use your summer tires for tracking? How do they hold up and how often do you need to replace them?

patrickrobare · 04-01-2013, 02:21 PM

I use mine for tracking and they hold up pretty well. I used z1 star specs by dunlop and i got 20 laps at road Atlanta plus the trip back to upstate NY and a full summer out of them. Im going to put on my old stock ones this summer until i can find another set to replace them but how they hold up is mostly up to how you drive. the only noticeable wear is on the very sides of the front tire tread where it looks like little pieces have been chiseled out because of the understeer. The new z11's are out by dunlop and those are supposed to be better in wear characteristics and handling so im waiting for those. I would ask the same question in the summer tire sticky because they might be more knowledgeable on the subject as far as what would be your best bet. Good luck!

zipper · 04-01-2013, 10:54 PM

For an 04 Wrx sedan, what would you recommend Sparco Terra 16x7 or drag dr-31 17x8? Both would have studded winters. Also what tire would you recommend?

krzyss · 04-02-2013, 07:24 AM

If you want the best studded then it is hard not to choose Nokian Hakkapeliitta 7. The only problem is if you can afford it.
16x7 (or 6.5) should be enough for winter in Alaska.

Krzys

03-31-2013, 09:07 PM	#3480
SubieFighter Scooby Newbie Member#: 350470 Join Date: Mar 2013 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Utah Vehicle: 2010 WRX SWP SPT Exhaust, Stage 1	All Season Tires Does anyone run all season tires? I had some Goodyear Eagle GT tires that I felt handled really well on my old VW GTI. I'm looking for a tire that can handle Utah snow and summer with some occasional track time. Any suggestions?

04-01-2013, 12:37 PM	#3483
SubieFighter Scooby Newbie Member#: 350470 Join Date: Mar 2013 Chapter/Region: RMIC Location: Utah Vehicle: 2010 WRX SWP SPT Exhaust, Stage 1	Tires Thanks for the feedback. Do you use your summer tires for tracking? How do they hold up and how often do you need to replace them?

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