Snows - New Blizzaks, tires, and quat.

[David Coleman <dcoleman@blackrock.com>]

OK. So i cut the apex a tad early, and my right rear wheel catches the
curb.  Blowout, bend rim.  Sweet.  One can't be perfect all the time. 
Especially when driving "spiritedly".

Anyway, local tire/wheel guy looking into straightening said wheel. 
There's a quarter-sized hole in the sidewall and I need to replace the
tire.  The remaining three have about 1/3 tread left.  I *hate* to buy
just one, even two tires, since four is what it came with.  But I also
need snow (see below).  SO- Are there any funky quattro-related
characteristics that come with replacing just two tires in such a
situation?

Which brings my actual point...
I also am about to purchase 4 snows.  I've had G&G recommended, and I
plan to use them for Hakka 1's.  HOWever, the aforementioned tire/wheel
guy started bending my ear about some new-this-season Blizzak Ice Tire,
model # blah blah "02" (not to be confused with the regular ol'Blizzak
M+S deal).  Bad dry road wear, great in snow.  Anyone heard anything
about this?  $$ is about the same.

Thanks,
Dave
86 4kq