Choice Of All Weather Tires?
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I am not sure if my tires just suck or this can be generalized for all all-season tires. They are bad. I had them for half of the summer and now halfway through the winter the tread is pretty much gone. Really bad choice. From now on I am buying a pair of snow tires and a pair of summer tires only.
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I got the Dunlap storp a2's on mine. I haven't gotten to give them the real snow test yet, but they did really well on tests for all around weather. Also for under $500 out the door they are a good price.
According to Luke @ Tirerack, the Dunlop SP5000 are your best all season tires. Good snow traction and good wet/dry performance. I personally have 2 sets of rims. I have 17" w/ RE730's and just got some 16" w/ Dunlop Wintersport M2's. I plan to switch back and forth depending on season.
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I'm using my stock 16" rims w/ the snow tires. I wanted a lower profile tire w/ my summer tires so I got some 17" OZ sl's. As far as winter tires go, it is actually better to go w/ a narrower tire on smaller rims. Look at the tires they are running on the WRC in Sweden.
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I've been extremely happy with my Nokian NRW all-seasons. In the dry they provide about the same grip (maybe a little less) than the RE-92's. They start to howl in plenty of time to let you know that you are approaching the limit. In the wet they resist hydroplaning much, much better than the RE92's. In the snow it is really no comparison. I've driven through fresh snow four times this season and have truly been amazed. The first time I nailed the gas in second gear the car rocketed to 55 or so. I did the same thing last year on stock tires and they just spun and spun. Stopping has also been drastically improved. On packed snow/ice the traction is a bit more dicey but not too bad considering you're on ice. These tires aren't cheap, but I've got 6K on them, mostly driven in the bay area where it has been between 40-70 farenheit, and they look new.
BTW, I also have a second set of OEM rims for summer time.
BTW, I also have a second set of OEM rims for summer time.
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I just got Sumitomo HTR+ in 225/45/17 and I'm VERY happy with them! Great snow traction (and believe me we have had our share of white stuff around here!) and they look nice wrapped around the OZ Superlegs. Also, they're not too much green ($101 each):
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my vote goes to the Toyo Proxy RA1 ... 
Buy them in the winter, unshaved ... start wearing them out to 4/32" in the summer and you'll have sweet gummy summer tire ... replace the follow winter (since they have treadwear of 40) and do it all over again. (well, at least that's what i'm doing).
235x45x17 on Rota Attacks ... they work like a rockstar on the track too.
Buy them in the winter, unshaved ... start wearing them out to 4/32" in the summer and you'll have sweet gummy summer tire ... replace the follow winter (since they have treadwear of 40) and do it all over again. (well, at least that's what i'm doing).
235x45x17 on Rota Attacks ... they work like a rockstar on the track too.
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I have good reviews about the Sumitomos that are mentioned. Another good option that is available would be the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. These are supposed to be the best all-season tires availble. However, the downside is that they will put a serious dent in your wallet.
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I just had a set of Contiextremecontacts installed on my car. To this point I'm very happy with them, much better than the Pirelli p7000 Supersports that I had previously. I don't know how they compare to the other A/S ultra performance tires on the market. For what it's worth the Contis have a 400 tread wear rating along with a AA traction rating. They are also a pretty good value. I purchased mine at TireRack for $87 each for 215/45/17.
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Originally posted by BlingBlingBlue
I've been extremely happy with my Nokian NRW all-seasons. In the dry they provide about the same grip (maybe a little less) than the RE-92's. They start to howl in plenty of time to let you know that you are approaching the limit. In the wet they resist hydroplaning much, much better than the RE92's. In the snow it is really no comparison. I've driven through fresh snow four times this season and have truly been amazed. The first time I nailed the gas in second gear the car rocketed to 55 or so. I did the same thing last year on stock tires and they just spun and spun. Stopping has also been drastically improved. On packed snow/ice the traction is a bit more dicey but not too bad considering you're on ice. These tires aren't cheap, but I've got 6K on them, mostly driven in the bay area where it has been between 40-70 farenheit, and they look new.
BTW, I also have a second set of OEM rims for summer time.
I've been extremely happy with my Nokian NRW all-seasons. In the dry they provide about the same grip (maybe a little less) than the RE-92's. They start to howl in plenty of time to let you know that you are approaching the limit. In the wet they resist hydroplaning much, much better than the RE92's. In the snow it is really no comparison. I've driven through fresh snow four times this season and have truly been amazed. The first time I nailed the gas in second gear the car rocketed to 55 or so. I did the same thing last year on stock tires and they just spun and spun. Stopping has also been drastically improved. On packed snow/ice the traction is a bit more dicey but not too bad considering you're on ice. These tires aren't cheap, but I've got 6K on them, mostly driven in the bay area where it has been between 40-70 farenheit, and they look new.
BTW, I also have a second set of OEM rims for summer time.
They seem to be pretty good in the rain. I try and take it easy on them when it's dry. Want to get several winters out of them. I haven't noticed any wear, but they are a pretty soft rubber compared to a full blown summer tire.
I have picked up a set of O.Z. SL and will run those with some summer tires pretty soon.
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I bought the Sumitomo HTR+ Ultra High Performance All-Season tires from TireRack.com and I'm very happy with them. The tire size I chose to put on my stock 16inx7inx55mm Subaru wheels was 225/50-16 WR/360/AA/A.
A friend of mine brought the Sumitomo's to my attention. After a little bit of investigating, I was surprised to learn how well these tires performed and more surprised on how affordable they were. Reading what others had to say about these tires from TireRack.com and other forums like this one helped me make the decision to buy a set of these tires.
For more information on how the Sumitomo HTR+ tires ranked with other tires in its class, you can go to TireRack's website...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/uhpas.jsp
A friend of mine brought the Sumitomo's to my attention. After a little bit of investigating, I was surprised to learn how well these tires performed and more surprised on how affordable they were. Reading what others had to say about these tires from TireRack.com and other forums like this one helped me make the decision to buy a set of these tires.
For more information on how the Sumitomo HTR+ tires ranked with other tires in its class, you can go to TireRack's website...
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/uhpas.jsp
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I have been running Blizzak w50's since I got the car in December '02. I have been thrilled with them. I eaven have confidence in the icy conditions we have been having. I just dont trust the other peple around me. They have held up fine. 
As far as summer tires, I am still searching for a set for my 17" Battles, I just can't make up my mind
I am leaning towards HTZII's
Any opinions for these pothole strewn cow paths they call roads here in NJ.
Maybe some large sand floatation tires???
Thanks
Greg
As far as summer tires, I am still searching for a set for my 17" Battles, I just can't make up my mind
I am leaning towards HTZII's
Any opinions for these pothole strewn cow paths they call roads here in NJ.
Maybe some large sand floatation tires???Thanks
Greg
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