need good all season tire for ice/snow
Jan 18, 2007, 03:36 PM
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I live not too far from KC and here we had two ice storms a week apart and now the streets are snow covered. So, saying a dedicated snow car is overkill for KC is wrong. If it only gets slick once in the winter and you wreak your 30k car, and it is a rally car that is supposed to excel in these conditions, well, enough said.
Jan 18, 2007, 04:14 PM
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Ok guys, I've limited my selection to three, but am tending to lean toweards the cheaper- so the pirelli's and toyo's aren't on there. 
ContiExtreme - $118 per tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....ExtremeContact
Khumo ASX - $88 a tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....odel=ECSTA+ASX
Sumitomo HT+R - $85 a tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....o&model=HTR%2B
ContiExtreme - $118 per tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....ExtremeContact
Khumo ASX - $88 a tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....odel=ECSTA+ASX
Sumitomo HT+R - $85 a tire
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/Sizes....o&model=HTR%2B
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Jan 18, 2007, 07:45 PM
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I haven't encountered any snow/ice yet, but I'm very happy with the Avon Tech M550 all seasons. They are very quiet on the highway, and have a respectfully stiff sidewall. At $108 per tire, they are a good value for a solid A/S tire.
Obviously, they are no Advans though...
Obviously, they are no Advans though...
Jan 19, 2007, 06:34 AM
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nope just one set of wheels. I don't really want to run the all seasons "all season" unless they just flat out rock. But I'd likely switch back to a summer tire in like April or so.
Jan 19, 2007, 07:15 AM
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If you're looking for a cheap but worthwhile all season tire set, look towards the Kumho Ecsta ASX, Continental ContiExtreme, or Pirelli P-Zero Nero M+S. Of course these will not give you the snow/ice traction of dedicated snow tires but they're hell of a lot safer than summer only tires in those conditions.
I personally use Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires but they are quite pricey.
I personally use Michelin Pilot Sport A/S tires but they are quite pricey.
Jan 19, 2007, 03:41 PM
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I've been watching this forum for a while and thanks so much for everyone posting their tire recommendations for winter.
Here in Colorado Springs we have had so much snow this year that I couldn't even get out of my subdivision several times with the Stock Advans on the slightest of incline. I slapped on a set of Kuhmo ASX's and it is a night and day difference.
I can actually go places now! I did get into them on a tight corner the other day at full throttle and the rear end got loose on me which of course NEVER happens on the Advans. The ride is much softer now too, kind of a nice change, at least with all the potholes around here in the winter. It will be back to the Advans this summer though. 
Here in Colorado Springs we have had so much snow this year that I couldn't even get out of my subdivision several times with the Stock Advans on the slightest of incline. I slapped on a set of Kuhmo ASX's and it is a night and day difference.
I can actually go places now! I did get into them on a tight corner the other day at full throttle and the rear end got loose on me which of course NEVER happens on the Advans. The ride is much softer now too, kind of a nice change, at least with all the potholes around here in the winter. It will be back to the Advans this summer though.
Jan 19, 2007, 06:59 PM
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Thanks foir your experience, I think I'm sold on the ASX's. Seeing as I currently have Khumo ECSTA SPT's now and love them (for summer) - might as well stick with khumo. I'm expecting a $350 check next week. I'll order as soon as I get the check and then take them over to wherever to get mounted and balanced.
Jan 19, 2007, 08:12 PM
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Hmmm what about these falkens????? http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...r=45&tc=FALHV4
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OK so here are some tires and some fines prices on 235/45/17 tires- I picked the best price per site (I looked at discount direct and tirerack). These are all in my price range- the conti's and a few others are slightly over... Can't budge on the budget this time guys 
- Those General Exclaims are cheap!!!! Anyonehad experience?
Khumo ASX's from:
tirerack.com $397 w/ shipping
Falken Ziex ZE-512 from:
discount tire direct $405 w/ shipping
General Exclaim UHP from:
tirerack.com $352 w/ shipping
Sumitomo HTR+
tirerack.com $390 w/ shipping
- Those General Exclaims are cheap!!!! Anyonehad experience?Khumo ASX's from:
tirerack.com $397 w/ shipping
Falken Ziex ZE-512 from:
discount tire direct $405 w/ shipping
General Exclaim UHP from:
tirerack.com $352 w/ shipping
Sumitomo HTR+
tirerack.com $390 w/ shipping