Snow/Ice winter tires

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#195 of 708 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 708 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 708 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 708 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 708 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 708 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 708 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.
#202 of 708 get snow tires AND studded tires by anonymous02 Dec 02, 2002 (3:43 pm)
try these on for size: Green Diamond Direct - offers all-season tires for traction on ice, snow, and wet pavement. Tires have embedded carbide granules in the tread rubber for additional traction. If that link doesn't work, try http://www.high-tec-retreading.com/diamond.html
#203 of 708 zelda6 by hpulley4 Dec 03, 2002 (3:53 am)
Snow tires are definitely better than all-seasons for the winter so getting some is a good idea in my opinion. If studded tires are available in your area (they are illegal here in Ontario, Canada) then studs do provide your best traction on ice and deep snow but may not be the best if there is also a lot of dry pavement during the winter in NE. Stud-less snows may be a better bet if there is often dry pavement but often snow and ice as well. The Celica GT is a sporty car. If you want to retain the sporty handling, you may want to get a snow sport tire like the Dunlop WinterSport, the Pilot Alpin or the Pirelli SnowSport. They have H speed ratings, compared to Q for most regular studless snows, and will likely handle much better on dry pavement for times when it isn't snowy. I have Dunlop WinterSports on my MINI Cooper and I find them to be excellent in dry, wet, snow and ice.
#204 of 708 another optional tire for zelda by ray80 Dec 03, 2002 (7:30 am)
I am currently using toyo observes (stud-less winter tire) and this will be the 3rd winter on them. Seem to last much longer then the blizzacks I had previously and while not quite as good on ice, they do get me thru without any problem, and I do drive despite any weather we have seen in NE.