That time of year is coming- snow tire recommendation

[Benjamin Kwan]

On Fri, 21 Sep 2001, Douglas Frank wrote:

> TM wrote:
> >  
> > I need recommendations on tire sizes as well as models. I'm
> > currently considering 205/50R17 and 225/45R17 in terms of size
> > and am leaning toward the Dunlop Wintersport M2 as a tire. I
> > fear that Nokian NRW-H would be well over $150/tire.
> 
> The conventional wisdom is, narrow is better.  I've had 195/60R15 WinterSport
> M2's on my A4 for three winters now and have been quite happy.  They have good
> grip on dry pavement and are not particularly noisy.  I've used them in two
> winter driving schools (http://www.teamoneil.com)
> sponsored by the local Q club and have held my own pretty well, considering my
> so-so talent.
> 
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> Douglas Frank Compaq Computer Corp.
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