Snow/Ice winter tires

680 messages, Last post on Jun 24, 2009 at 7:15 AM

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#677 of 680 Re: Do you know this? [krzyss] by mz6greyghost Jan 13, 2009 (1:31 pm)
Replying to: krzyss (Jan 13, 2009 1:06 pm) "NOTE: The first 55% of the Blizzak WS-50 tread depth features the Tube Multicell Compound while the remaining 45% features a standard winter tire compound." "Standard winter tire"? No. "All-season tire"? More accurate. IMO The Blizzak is worthless after half-tread. After two sets, each lasting just two seasons, on different vehicles, they were sloppy in snow, and no better than a brand-new all-season (still terrible IMO). I've found Dunlops and Michelins to last much longer, while maintaining excellent snow traction well past half-treadlife.
#678 of 680 Blizzaks gone after half tread... by shipo Jan 13, 2009 (1:34 pm)
Yup, I've run into the same thing, Blizzaks are pretty much worthless after half tread, however, the Michelins that I've run are good for maybe three-quarters of tread depth before they start getting sketchy. I've never tried Dunlops so I cannot comment on them. Best regards, Shipo
#679 of 680 Recommendations for a Rav4? by greatpaints Jun 23, 2009 (4:55 pm)
Hello, I just purchased a Rav4 4wd with 60k miles on it. The tires on it right now are Uniroyal Tigerpaws and are OEM. They actually have a significant amount of tread left. Even so, I would like to get a set of new winter tires for the cold season. I live a little ways north of Portland, OR / Vancouver, WA and I was stuck for 3 weeks last year in my own driveway because of snow and ice (not with this vehicle). I do not drive a lot of miles (less than 5k per year). I am at a higher elevation (~1200 feet) and I get widely varied conditions. Some dry roads, some rainy wet roads . Okay, many, many months of rainy wet roads, snow/ice for a couple weeks per year and occasionally there will be heavy frost in the shady parts of the road. The frost was the thing that had me losing traction last year the most. Probably because I ventured out thinking the roads were clear and I stayed home like a sissy when I knew the roads were slimy/slushy. I drive about 1/3rd on the interstate, 1/3 town driving and 1/3 winding country roads. Rav4 currently wears 215-70R 16 tires. I am looking for advice and suggestions for a new set of winter tires for my new sure-footed ride. Yes, I know it is summer. Now is the time to do research! Thank you! Replies to this message: hammerhead (Jun 24, 2009 7:15 am)
#680 of 680 Re: Recommendations for a Rav4? [greatpaints] by hammerhead Jun 24, 2009 (7:15 am)
Replying to: greatpaints (Jun 23, 2009 4:55 pm) Toyo Observe. Studless snow tire, softer tread, lots of siping in the tread blocks, will work well over there on the wet side of the Cascades. They work very well on my Subaru here in Eastern Washington (LOTS of snow). Available at the store under the big yellow sign, where the guys in the white shirts come running. I'm guessing you know who that is I had Tigerpaws on a former rig of mine... nice riding tire. I liked them in the warmer weather, but no good for snow. Cheers! Paul (Spokane)