Snow/Ice winter tires

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#162 of 708 brimul by kominsky Nov 02, 2002 (9:12 am)
My personal take on this is that I am unwilling to compromise the 9 month performance of my car for 3 months of winter performance. I opted for a dedicated winter tire/wheel package. Based on a lot of research, I ended up getting the Dunlop Winter Sports. My choice was largely based on dry weather handling since we don't usually get a lot of snow in the area and if we do get dumped on, working from home is an option for me. Good luck!
#163 of 708 Dunlop WinterSports by hpulley4 Nov 02, 2002 (12:40 pm)
Just got some 2 weeks ago for my MINI Cooper. They are the M3 DSST (runflat) model in 195/55R16H size. Their dry handling is very good, not quite as good as the performance summer tires they are temporarily replacing (Goodyear Eagle EMTs) but still quite good, just a bit of tread squirm from the deep winter treads which has gotten better as they've worn a little. They are noticably better in wet than my summer tires and in the small amounts of snow and ice I've been through so far they have done well. I'll report again after the first big snowfall.
#164 of 708 Nokian WR by samsvr6 Nov 02, 2002 (5:50 pm)
The WRs are slowly phasing in to replace the NRWs. Go to www.etires.com. They just stocked a wide range of sizes. I just bought a set of WRs 205/55-16 from them and should get them next week. I intend to put these all year round. Nokian WR uses "all-weather" to differentiate itself from the other "all season". The WR is the only tire that meets the RMA's Severe Service Requirement and still can be used all year round. The Severe Service Requirement is a much more stringent requirement than the M+S for snow.
#165 of 708 severe service is tested, M+S is just calculated? by hpulley4 Nov 02, 2002 (7:05 pm)
Did I read that right somewhere that you must pass tests to get the severe service mountain plus snowflake symbol but for M+S designation they just calculate a sufficiently 'empty' tread footprint? Anyone know why the Continental ContiWinterContract tires lack the symbol? Did they fail the test or have they not yet been tested? They have other snow like symbols on them but not the offical one; either that or I couldn't find it but I looked hard and there isn't that much surface area...
#166 of 708 Severe service vs. M+S by samsvr6 Nov 03, 2002 (5:44 pm)
To earn the severe service emblem, a tire has to pass a snow test. To earn an M+S designation, no actual test is required. All it takes is for the tire to show 20% of open tread (simplified explanation). The Continental ContiWinterContract tire probably hasn't been tested yet.
#167 of 708 Nokian tires by heng Nov 05, 2002 (3:59 am)
Anyone know if they are available online? I haven't seen them offered by the big name online tire outfits. Locally, the Nokian WRs are $150 ea in 205/55-16 (friend just picked up a set).
#168 of 708 Nokian by brimul Nov 05, 2002 (5:42 pm)
Heng, Check out etires.com for Nokian tires. Their prices were lower than my local store, but not by much. Note I went with the Dunlop Winter Sport M2s from Tirerack.com for better overall performance based on Consumer Reports, other driver recommendations and price. Good luck
#169 of 708 heng and Nokian WRs by brick22 Nov 09, 2002 (12:39 pm)
I've been researching and searching for Nokian WRs for a few weeks now. So far, I've only located the 16" size through Broadway Tire clinic in Albany, NY--www.broadwayautoclinic.com-- A few people on audiworld.com have bought from them. The general price for 16" seems to be 150. They seem very difficult to get in the West. If anyone has found any in California, Oregon, or Washington, I'd like to know.
#170 of 708 samsuvr6 and etires by brick22 Nov 09, 2002 (12:54 pm)
Have you received your WRs from etires? I'm curious how their service was and how you like the WRs. They told me 16" WRs were unavailable. Did you say you ordered 15" or 16"? Look forward to a review of the tires shortly!
#171 of 708 Nokian WR by apyrc Nov 09, 2002 (5:44 pm)
In the Northwest- the Tire Factory carries Nokian WRs. I am looking at purchasing these for my vehicles and they are 16s". Don't know where you are located? I am in Spokane, WA. and the local store number here is 1.800.359.1510. I'm sure they could direct you to someone in your area. Hope this helps- Andrew