Snow Tires

[Neidinger_Robert_J@bns.att.com]

I've been lurking for a few weeks, and think I can actually contribute
something on this topic.  I've had Pirelli P210s and Yokohama Guardex
600s, and driven a friend's car with Bridgestone Blizzaks, all in
Cleveland winters.  My rankings are:

Dry handling:  P210, Guardex, Blizzak
Wet handling:  P210, Guardex, Blizzak
Snow:  Guardex, Blizzak, P210
Ice:  Guardex, Blizzak, P210
Wear/Tread Life:  P210, Guardex, Blizzak

The P210 is the best handling tire; the Blizzak the worst by far, IMO.
The P210 and the Guardex both wear quite well; the Blizzak wears very
rapidly (at least the "winter" layer of the tread).  The Guardex is
amazing (for a non-studded tire) on ice.

These tires are all compromises…it just depends on one's priorities.
For my money, I'd buy the Yokos again…

Bob Neidinger
84 5kst