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#44 of 135 Snow tires by oliviae Oct 21, 2007 (4:34 pm)
I have just put some Blizzack or Blizzak? snow tires on my Toyota HH. In quick back and forth steering, the car doesn't seem to be in sync with the tires and I feel a little wiggling back and forth (not pulling) on a smooth straight path. I have talked with the tire guys and they are getting another make because they say that my snows are sometimes a little squirrely and soft. Does anyone have any experience with this? I live in Colorado and snows are important. Also, will I need studs? Thanks. Replies to this message: brioboy (Oct 23, 2007 11:51 am)
#46 of 135 Re: Snow tires [oliviae] by brioboy Oct 23, 2007 (11:51 am)
Replying to: oliviae (Oct 21, 2007 4:34 pm) Hi Oliviae, I am in Whistler with my 06 HH, equipped with Michelin Energy LX4, rated M&S but I am looking for a real snow tire and Michelin Latitude was my first choice but on talking with dealers and checking the net, the best tire is the Nokian tyre. You can google it and find dealers in Colorado and they are probably a whole lot cheaper than Canadian dealers I have talked to so far. If anyone knows of a good deal in the Greater Vancouver area, I would appreciate hearing a recommendation. Forget Bridgestone, I had trouble with those on my Subaru and switched to Michelin.
#47 of 135 Re: CA Laws on Snow Tires and Chains [stevedebi] by monte8 Nov 13, 2007 (8:46 pm)
Replying to: stevedebi (Oct 13, 2006 3:07 pm) The 2008 HH owner's manual does specifically address tire chains and has instructions on installation.
#48 of 135 Snow tires for 2008 HH by monte8 Nov 13, 2007 (9:17 pm)
I just purchased a 2008 HH. It came with 245R55/19 tires. When I checked at Tirerack.com, they do not show any snow tires in 19". They recommend 245R65/17 tires and wheels (without asking what size wheels and tires were standard). Of course the wheels are $125 each.   Does anyone know of a source for inexpensive steel wheels to fit the HH?   Any thoughts on the 17" replacing the 19". I understand that total width and diameter are the crucial measurements, but is there any problem with brake clearance? Replies to this message: brioboy (Nov 16, 2007 6:14 pm) monte8 (Nov 16, 2007 9:13 pm)
#49 of 135 Re: Snow tires for 2008 HH [monte8] by brioboy Nov 16, 2007 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: monte8 (Nov 13, 2007 9:17 pm) The service manager at my Port Moody dealer tells me to forget about winter tires for a year or two as the M&S tires, new, are more than up to the rain and snow conditions on the Sea-to-Sky highway to Whistler. If severe conditions dictate, monte8 may need better advice but I personally would not substitute a 17 inch wheel for a 19 inch wheel. Replies to this message: monte8 (Nov 16, 2007 9:13 pm)
#50 of 135 Re: Snow tires for 2008 HH [brioboy] by monte8 Nov 16, 2007 (9:13 pm)
Replying to: brioboy (Nov 16, 2007 6:14 pm) Keep in mind that the standard tire/wheel on the 2008 HH is 245/65R17. I think that "standard" is hypothetical because they are only shipping with option packages with the 19" wheels and tires.   Further checking from other dealers seems to indicate that there are no snow tires from any manufacturer in 19" 55 series.
#51 of 135 245/55/19 WINTER TIRES by kullenberg Nov 19, 2007 (12:33 pm)
From the Tire Rack web site "Bridgestone Blizzak DM-Z3 (Light Truck/SUV Studless Ice & Snow) Warranty Rating 3       * Size: 245/55QR19     * Blackwall     * QR Speed Rated       * Price: $155.00 (each)     * Estimated Availability:       In Stock Replies to this message: monte8 (Nov 19, 2007 2:01 pm)
#52 of 135 Re: 245/55/19 WINTER TIRES [kullenberg] by monte8 Nov 19, 2007 (2:01 pm)
Replying to: kullenberg (Nov 19, 2007 12:33 pm) Well, that is a change. Last week those did not show up in my search.   Thank you.
#53 of 135 NOKIAN TIRES by kullenberg Dec 04, 2007 (6:16 pm)
Nokian makes a WR that is very close: 255/50R19XL The overall diameter is only .6" less. A comparison can be made at: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html   The WR is an all season tire with the snowflake, which denotes severe winter duty. I've had a set on my 06 HH for 30k mi and they still have lots of miles left and have performed great in snow. The Nokian site for the WR is: http://www.nokiantires.com/en/tire_wr_suv.aspx BTW; Nokians are made in Finland; they know about winter driving - they are a little hard to find, and they are not cheap.

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