snow tires
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snow tires
I have an 05' Evo MR that I take up to the snow quite a bit. My current tire is the continental extreme DWS 245/40/R17. I feel like they just don't grip enough. Are there any others that would possibly catch traction better than these tires in the snow??
You want narrower tires in the snow so the pressure on the tire lugs is higher, so they'll dig down and bite better. Try running 225s instead of 245s.
I haven't driven on the Conti's, but have used the Blizzak WS60 and WS70 up at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School where I teach (in the interest of full disclosure). Bridgestone's actually have tread that's a bit narrow for the size, so if you try a Blizzak, getting the 235 size would likely work just fine.
Just remember the softer the snow tire you opt for, the better the snow and ice traction, but the more you'll need to resist the temptation to drive hard on dry pavement.
Dave
I haven't driven on the Conti's, but have used the Blizzak WS60 and WS70 up at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School where I teach (in the interest of full disclosure). Bridgestone's actually have tread that's a bit narrow for the size, so if you try a Blizzak, getting the 235 size would likely work just fine.
Just remember the softer the snow tire you opt for, the better the snow and ice traction, but the more you'll need to resist the temptation to drive hard on dry pavement.
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DWS are high performance all-seasons. Meant to see just that. Not fully dedicated for snow use (they leave some traction on the table there). If you find yourself without traction, then you are likely pushing the car too hard for the conditions.
Agree with Dave. If you use snow tires, the compounds used and construction of the tires/tread design are made to grip the snow/ice. You trade some dry use. They also do not respond well to temperatures over 55F. Really are meant for freezing conditions.
Agree with Dave. If you use snow tires, the compounds used and construction of the tires/tread design are made to grip the snow/ice. You trade some dry use. They also do not respond well to temperatures over 55F. Really are meant for freezing conditions.
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Blizzacks are definitely great tires. There are two lines though, the WS and LM. I prefer the WS for deep snow traction over the LM, which seem to have consideration for performance. I don't drive hard in the winter in bad weather, so no need for the performance imo.
I've also used the General Tires Altimax Artics. Great snow tires imo. I've been through one season of northeast winter, with the heavy snow here in Philadelphia. These tires were great and had deep snow alot of traction. Drove through 20 inches with ease.
I've also used the General Tires Altimax Artics. Great snow tires imo. I've been through one season of northeast winter, with the heavy snow here in Philadelphia. These tires were great and had deep snow alot of traction. Drove through 20 inches with ease.
To the OP, the real question you need to ask yourself is are you willing to go to a dedicated snow tire for the winter months?
The tires you have are probably the best all-season performance tires out there with decent snow capability, provided you have adequate tread depth.
The tires you have are probably the best all-season performance tires out there with decent snow capability, provided you have adequate tread depth.
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Right, before everyone goes down the rabbit trail on how tire X is so much better than Y...
There are dozens of snow tires out there. Most are great in the snow as well.
OP -- how often are you in the snow? grillpt has it right.
There are dozens of snow tires out there. Most are great in the snow as well.
OP -- how often are you in the snow? grillpt has it right.
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the "S" is worn down on my rear tires. i forgot to rotate them a while back so they got the most wear & tear being the front wheels. but im really liking the sound of these blizzak's. im going to look into those tires!
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You want narrower tires in the snow so the pressure on the tire lugs is higher, so they'll dig down and bite better. Try running 225s instead of 245s.
I haven't driven on the Conti's, but have used the Blizzak WS60 and WS70 up at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School where I teach (in the interest of full disclosure). Bridgestone's actually have tread that's a bit narrow for the size, so if you try a Blizzak, getting the 235 size would likely work just fine.
Just remember the softer the snow tire you opt for, the better the snow and ice traction, but the more you'll need to resist the temptation to drive hard on dry pavement.
Dave
I haven't driven on the Conti's, but have used the Blizzak WS60 and WS70 up at the Bridgestone Winter Driving School where I teach (in the interest of full disclosure). Bridgestone's actually have tread that's a bit narrow for the size, so if you try a Blizzak, getting the 235 size would likely work just fine.
Just remember the softer the snow tire you opt for, the better the snow and ice traction, but the more you'll need to resist the temptation to drive hard on dry pavement.
Dave