[s-cars] Snow tires for this winter

[David Cahill]

Taka,

We have Nokian WR G2s on my wife's Saabaru (WRX). The plan is to run them
for a full year and then turn them into a summer tire thereafter since her
driving doesn't call for Z-rated Kumho Ecstas. Dry and wet performance is
better than expected. The siping isn't as aggressive as a true snow tire,
which I think would come in handy for the icy/slush conditions you get near
32F. Nokian says the new compound itself should make up for what the siping
lacks. I think it's a good tire for your application, since storms aren't
too frequent in the mid-Atlantic and roads get cleared quickly. Also, take a
look at Green Diamond Tires and their steel carbide-based traction system.
It's a remolded tire, so not for everyone. I've used them here in VT for the
last 5 years with much success.

Dave

On Wed, Sep 16, 2009 at 12:58 PM, Taka Mizutani <t44tqtro at gmail.com> wrote:

> What is the list's opinion on snow tires for the relatively mild
> midatlantic
> winter? Slush, rain, cold dry roads and light snow.
>
> I'm thinking Nokian WR G2, as I have had good luck with Nokians over the
> years, but am open to some other suggestions.
>
> BTW, they need to come in 175/65R14 or 185/60R14, so stuff like Bridgestone
> LM-25 are out.
>
> Thanks,
> Taka
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