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Aug 22, 2006 | 01:57 PM

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D-Rock 9-2x

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Originally Posted by BlingBlingBlue

I've been very pleased with my Nokian NRW's, which have been replaced by WR's. They are an all season tire with the snowflake designation indicating superior snow traction. Like you, I live in the Bay Area and take many trips to Tahoe, especially during the winter. These tires were on the expensive side, but have worn so slowly in the bay area that I think they were cheaper in the long run. Last season was my third season on them, and in January the had enough snow traction to yank a brand new Explorer out of a snow bank with a to rope.

Hey Blingblingblue, Where did you get your Nokian's from? According to their website the closest distributor is in Auburn.

TIA,
Derek

Aug 22, 2006 | 05:21 PM

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BlingBlingBlue

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From: Bay Area

Car Info: 02 WRX wagon=dead; rollin' in a Craptastic Camry!

I bought them on line from an outfit called etires and had them mounted to a spare set of stock rims locally.

Aug 22, 2006 | 05:41 PM

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D-Rock 9-2x

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Originally Posted by BlingBlingBlue

I bought them on line from an outfit called etires and had them mounted to a spare set of stock rims locally.

Cool. I'll check them out. Thanks for the quick reply.

-D

Aug 23, 2006 | 09:32 PM

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subie OCD

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Michelin Alpin snow tires are amazing in the snow.

Aug 24, 2006 | 10:19 AM

#20

lackskill

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From: Birch Bay, WA

Car Info: 05 STi WRB

I have never heard anything but the best about nokians snow tires. Almost every review I have read the people mention how they came from Blizzaks, etc. and the nokians were like a studded tire in comparison...