Snow tire help

[Kneale Brownson]

Nokian Hakka Rs.      Best non-studded performance I've experienced in 
an Audi.  Tires are a lot cheaper than hospital bills.  I do the bulk of 
my driving on winter roads.


Ben Kwan wrote:
> Hi everyone,
>
> I'm looking for a new set of snows and I've narrowed it down to two based on
> reading the archives.
>
> General Altimax Arctic (Nordforst 3 Clone?)
>  or
> Michelin X-Ice Xi2
>
> The General's are going to be the cheaper of the 2 but Michelin is offering
> a $70 rebate on the Xi2's.  The difference in price is going to be about $60
> after I get the rebate money back.
>
> How's the treadwear on the Xi2's for those of you that purchased last
> season?  I've read that the tread depth isn't as deep as other snows but
> they are still an excellent performing tire.
>
> Which one would you choose if you were in my shoes?
>
> Thanks,
> Ben
>
> Current:
> 01 A4 1.8tq
> 99 Honda Accord V6
>
> Past:
> 90 100
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