The EVO is my DD and is NOT lowered, however I do also have FWD Toyota(w/Conti Extreme contact DWS); I haven't checked the clearance on it to see if it is higher than the EVO. I did previously live in North Chicago, where in which I had an old 86 Camry. The ground clearance on that was much better than my current Toyota, or my previous CRX. I did end up putting some Dunlop Graspics on the Camry and use it for my winter car. Those tires were good in the snow and very predictable. In the snow, I trusted, and felt safer in the Camry with those tires compared to the other Toyota with the all seasons. Now, having to make the HWY 2/20 st interchange (steep grade), and 20 st intersections/hills daily(first winter in this area), I am cautious to what tires can handle it in the event of ice or snow. I really don't want to use studded tires because I think they contribute to tearing up the streets and HYWs (Illegal in Chicago/Illinois) so, I was thinking of a dedicated winter tire or an all season that performed well in the snow(ex. Conti. Extreme contact DWS) but wanted to ask and see what you guys have used successfully in the past. Currently the tires are Dunlop Star specs.
Thanks.

 

I will be running the michelin x-ice on the volvo again this year. they seem to work well.

 

I run Yokohama ig-20's then went to the w-drive from yokohama and now im on to the nokian WRG2.

 

BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

and then a set of Bridgestone Blizzak WS60s on another set of wheels that I slap on whenever going to the mountains or when there is significant ice/snow on the roads.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

 

I'm from Madison, WI so driving in an inch of snow is nothing. Give me 2 feet and i'll be happy!

Right now I have the Blizzak LM-22's that I got for cheap off of tire racks closeout deal. They handled everything I need both here and in wisconsin. They handled nicely ice racing too.

Although if you want a cheap, underrated tire, check out Fuzion HRi's. I rocked them for like 4 years in my lowered '92 Integra and NEVER got stuck. Worth looking into.

 

+1 on the LM-22's and the TR deal!

You can break them loose if you try, just like you can on a dry day if you push it, but in rain, sleet, standing water, ice and the snow last winter (few trips to the mountains) these tires make those conditions feel like its a bone-dry tarmac. It really is amazing how well these tires operate for the NW weather.

 

Hey I realize the last post was 2010... but umm

I'm looking for a set of winter tyres to run on stock bbs rims.
I do plan to make the occasional trip to stevens pas (or other snow resorts).
My evo is my DD, and will be lowered (not sure how much, but springs)

Any suggestions for tyres? I'm thinking of just a soft compound wet tyre... or do I need blizzak/icebreakers?

 

Yes, you can definitely get away with some good all-seasons or wet tires. Most of the time the passes are plowed well enough that you shouldn't have much problem getting anywhere. However they are not nearly as fun as a good set of winter tires.

 

I run blizzaks for winter.

For those who don't want to run them during winter, GL! I'm in the better safe than sorry camp.

 

Please elaborate
Do the winter tyres come with more confidence AND more slide?
Or the wets come with enough slide?

 

Your awesome AWD car is only as awesome as what connects it to the road. Will you need snow tires all winter if you stay down in the main corridor? No. Will there be times where you will need snow tires in the main corridor? Yes. Should you have snow tires if you are planning on frequent trips into the mountains during winter? Yes.
Solution: Get dedicated set of snow tires that you can put on when you need them or think there is a high probability of needing them. Remove them when you don't need them. Don't be yet another tool like all of these people who buy Audis and AWD BMWs, leave the summer tires on through the winter and then act surprised when they are stuck in the ditch or worse lamenting how bad it is out there. My view: I would rather spend 700 bucks and know that I have a safety net than sit in the garage crying over the remains later.

 

^ what he said.

 

Another Blizzak WS60 user here, work great for the winters here, and on the mountain passes.

 

Yes, winter tires will give you more grip and much better control (whether sliding or not). Thus giving you more confidence. However put more faith in your driving abilities than your tyres.

If you're taking more than 3 trips to the mountain a year, invest in some good winter wheels. Otherwise you can get away with all seasons. But you got an evo, why skimp?

 

I got a dedicated set of winters after the first real snow storm last winter. I was on the stock summer tires coming off the highway going about 20mph down the off ramp and the car would not turn and I almost put it into the divider. Summer tires are like driving on plastic in the winter. I got Mich x-ice's and now the cars a blast to drive in the snow. Night and day difference.