Winter Tires - Do You Run Them?

[brighton]

Winterforce tires work great in the snow, I had them for three winters. But it was like drive with jello filled tires. If you drive like a old lady with a lot of cats, they will work for you fine.

 

[scubiecraig]

Wow, thanks for all the feedback guys! I was looking at the general altimax but I read some bad reviews about them on tirerack, so I was looking for something else... but maybe I should be revisiting them for my wife's car. I appreciate all the responses!

 

[flat4awd]

Sno tyres are a must, unless one plans on not driving in the snow. AWD is a lot like no wheel drive when you're spinning all four. I used to run all-seasons aka no seasons on my impreza l when I was more of an idiot then I am now. I'm putting some studded snows on the legacy when I get a chance, I can't remember what brand they are.

 

[MuddyWRX]

I'm sitting and waiting for my Arctic Claws to be mounted and balanced right now.

 

[Matt]

vip tires!!!! I ran those last year and actually really liked them.

 

[drvsdwz]

I had general altimax for my zx2 when I had it. Great tread pattern for wet situations and blocky enough for snow. Didn't wear very fast either. I have some used studless blizzaks for my STi right now.

 

[skipow]

I have blizzaks on mostly year round, love em to death. I found some used nokian hakkapelittas though, so I think im switching.

 

[flat4awd]

I wanted to add, Nokian Hak's are an awesome winter tire. I ran them when I had my Quattro, and I actually believed I was in Group B.

 

[jbskidude]

Have always liked winterforces. used to also use them for rally x in the dirt and grass. I have them now for day to day winter use and Hakka 5's studded for racing. hakka's always top notch but you will pay for them also.

 

[Impreza05]

Got my Arctic Claws put on the other day. Still waiting for snow but did drive the Fozzy up the mtn to camp to tag my G/F's xmas tree. No slip in the mud anytime.

Thanks Inski!

 

[skipow]

buy my blizzaks.

 

[fattie]

Do NOT get firestone winterforce. The sidewalls are soft and squishy. they work well in snow but they are alarmingly rolly-polly when turning in any condition.

I recommend the the Generals, Arctic Claws for cheapie snows.

Hakkapalitas or Blizzaks for more expensive snows.

I have studded firestone winterforce on my focus. I already dont like them.

 

[Matt]

Snows are suppose to be a little soft. Studded tires are less than optimal on anything other than ice. I happen to like my firestones.

 

[Ray]

I have nothing bad to say about my 215-60-16 firestone winterforces. Ran them for about 3 months now and they behave well on pavement, haven't had snow yet though

 

[SurlyOBS]

I've run Nokian hakkapelittas on my two Subarus and my wife's Honda CRV. They work great every time without studs.

 

[scubiecraig]

Ended up picking up some 205/60/15 Blizzak's for my wife's car today. Craigslist for $250... not even used for 1 full winter season! Mounting them tomorrow. I am going to try and make it through this winter with my stock all-seasons. We'll see how that goes. If it's bad, I'll plan for snows next winter, but I'm feeling confident it will be just fine.