Snow/Ice winter tires

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#192 of 706 dudleyr by anonymous02 Nov 26, 2002 (11:59 am)
Yeah, but the price is a lot better than "regular" snow tires in 31" size. Besides, WHY do you have a bad feeling? Also, aren't these DOT approved? I would imagine they were illegal to run if they were not.
#193 of 706 why don't you try them first... by hpulley4 Nov 26, 2002 (12:05 pm)
and then report to us? All I've ever seen and heard of them is from the company themselves and their ads. Are there any independent tests of them anywhere?
#194 of 706 independent "tests" by anonymous02 Nov 26, 2002 (12:09 pm)
I just posted a review in post number 186! Just sharing info, and looking to see if anyone else had these (yes, new people do come in all the time, I'd imagine!).
#195 of 706 I don't see any reviews there by hpulley4 Nov 26, 2002 (12:21 pm)
Just a few summaries of tests/reviews and a few testimonials. Summaries of reviews can be EXTREMELY misleading. Why don't they link to the actual tests/reviews? Even if they are in German there are translation programs around.
#196 of 706 oops by anonymous02 Nov 26, 2002 (12:43 pm)
Sorry, I got my posts mixed. Here is a review of the High-tech tires, parent company (or maker?) of the Green Diamonds snow tires: http://www.northeastonlinewheelers.org/retread.html
#197 of 706 re: I don't see any ... by tidester HOST Nov 26, 2002 (2:16 pm)
Even if they are in German there are translation programs around. Yes, there are but the translations leave a bit to be desired and can, at best, only give you the gist of the document being translated. This makes them only marginally better than a review. tidester, host
#198 of 706 More Blizzak WS15 vs Arctic Alpine by tinyguy Nov 29, 2002 (8:45 pm)
I currently live in Montreal, Quebec, and have been since 1988. We get our share of snows each winter. I went through couple of Blizzaks and now both of my cars have Arctic Alpines. Why? Although Blizzacks had the best traction under pretty much any winter condition, it was terrible under dry condition. It's handling was real wobbly, and it was wearing out pretty quickly (got 3 winters). When the 50% of the tread worn out, I didn't know what to do with it, since my 4 season tires were still ok. My van currently has the Arctic Alpine, about to go into the 3rd winter. The treads still look almost new. I am going to see if I can get 5 seasons out of it. On dry conditions, I even prefer Arctic Alpines over the crappy OEM Firestone tires that came with the van. Feels smoother on the rough roads, yet I feel more secure under cornering. There is a slight high-pitched sound while driving on the highway, but slightly better than Blizzaks. I drive around 5 months per year on the winter tires, doing around 16000km (10000 miles) per year. I will continue to buy Arctic Alpines.
#199 of 706 Kumho winter tire by pluto5 Nov 30, 2002 (1:55 pm)
This tire is excellent on wet and dry roads alike and is priced about the same or less than Firestone. Kumho is certified to produce aircraft tires for Boeing aircraft in case you are concerned about quality product.
#200 of 706 tinyguy by anonymous02 Dec 02, 2002 (8:06 am)
If you want better snow and ice traction than the blizzaks, and better dry traction, I'd take a look at those Green Diamond tires. Sounds like they are exactly what you'd be looking for.
#201 of 706 Help Please. by zelda6 Dec 02, 2002 (1:49 pm)
I'm afraid I don't know much about cars so I'm hoping you all can help. I have a 2001 Toyota Celica GT Automatic. I live in New England and I'm sure we are in for a rotten winter. Should I get snow tires or studded tires? Will they help? If I should get tires, what do you suggest I get. Thanks for any information you can give me.