[s-cars] Snow tahrs

[Robert Myers]

Hi Y'all,

Greg has been recommending Gislaved (Nordfrost, IIRC) snows.  I got a 
set a while back and found them to be pretty decent for winter 
use.  BTW, studs are optional - an extra cost option at that.  There 
is no reason for them to be required unless you just want studs or 
drive most of the winter on hard ice.

A while back Chris Chambers posted this:
Gentz,
after doing alot of research and finding a lot of praise I opted for the
Gislaved Nordfrost tires. These tires have consistently ranked highly
in tests/reviews.
The local Discount tire had them in stock, quoted me $85 ea. which was
better than Greg Galinsky had quoted, and they were already here so I
wouldn't have to pay for shipping.
My research confirmed that General Altimax Artic is the same tire
as the Gislaved Nordfrost. Continental owns both General and Gislaved,
has reporteddly confirmed they are the same tire and the local Discount
tire rep agreed with this.

Conincidentally Discount Tire asks $85 for either tire, while the
Tire rack currently has the General Altimax Artic 195-65-15 for $57.
With printouts in hand from Discount Tire and Tire rack's websites
I asked for a price match and received one.
Including mounting and balancing total cost for 4 new Gislaved
Nordfrost 5 tires was $297.68

Hope this info helps anyone else shopping for snow tires.
Chris
Assuming that Chris has his facts straight (and I have no reason to 
doubt him) then the General snows look to be a pretty good buy.

Bob

Remember, keep the shiny side up.