Winter Tyres ... help me please
I like to use Hoosier Drag slicks, and I'll shave off about 5-6 pounds of rubber per tire to save weight, it means I can only use the set for about 3-4 1/4 mile runs but it really cut down on my ETA's.
Oh wait, you wanted SNOW tires....ahh ok, I'm using summer tires right now actually, medium compound, 215-55-14's....I like to keep things interesting
A little slip n slide never hurt me yet, plus eventually it might mean a day off work if I get stuck....I'm keepin my fingers crossed.
Oh wait, you wanted SNOW tires....ahh ok, I'm using summer tires right now actually, medium compound, 215-55-14's....I like to keep things interesting
A little slip n slide never hurt me yet, plus eventually it might mean a day off work if I get stuck....I'm keepin my fingers crossed.
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I "CURRENT" have Kumho 712's on ... I feel VERY unsafe driving with them on the snow due to the fact that I OWN them because they were installed on a friends car, it snowed, and he totalled it.
Regarding what I am looking for in a tire, I want good snow performance and decent dry/wet road performance. I don't need ATV tires on my car, I just want something that works well and it seems the Goodyears will do the job.
I love e-brake sliding around in parking lots ... the 712s are good for that. But, I would prefer not to die; so new tires are in order.
Regarding what I am looking for in a tire, I want good snow performance and decent dry/wet road performance. I don't need ATV tires on my car, I just want something that works well and it seems the Goodyears will do the job.
I love e-brake sliding around in parking lots ... the 712s are good for that. But, I would prefer not to die; so new tires are in order.
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This was a part of a Consumer Reports article on the testing of ten winter tires a few years ago.
Rated #1...Kumho I'Zen Stud KW11: "An excellent choice where snow is less severe. Best dry and wet braking...studdable...T-rated in size tested."
Snow Traction: Good
Braking, Ice: Very Good
Braking, Dry: Excellent
Braking, Wet: Excellent
Handling: Very Good
Hydroplaning: Very Good
Rated #7...Goodyear Ultragrip Ice: "A fine choice for snow and wet weather, but only fair handling."
Snow Traction: Excellent
Braking, Ice: Good
Braking, Dry: Good
Braking, Wet: Excellent
Handling: Fair
Hydroplaning: Excellent
I believe that the KW11 has been discontinued, but is available in limited quantities at some tire dealers. The Kumho KW19 appears to be a more aggressive version of the KW11.
Any cheap severe snow rated tire (has a mountain/snowflake symbol) including those ones sold at Canadian Tire (Nordic Wintertracs and Icetracs) and Walmart (Wintermark Magna Grips) are better than the best all season tire....winter tires have better, softer compounds that have traction in colder temperatures. Unlike all season tires, winter tires should generally be replaced when the tread is down to 6/32nds (vs. 2/32nds for all seasons).
If you have any further questions, you could post them at the tire forum at www.canadiandriver.com
Dave
[ December 13, 2004, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: DavidY ]
Rated #1...Kumho I'Zen Stud KW11: "An excellent choice where snow is less severe. Best dry and wet braking...studdable...T-rated in size tested."
Snow Traction: Good
Braking, Ice: Very Good
Braking, Dry: Excellent
Braking, Wet: Excellent
Handling: Very Good
Hydroplaning: Very Good
Rated #7...Goodyear Ultragrip Ice: "A fine choice for snow and wet weather, but only fair handling."
Snow Traction: Excellent
Braking, Ice: Good
Braking, Dry: Good
Braking, Wet: Excellent
Handling: Fair
Hydroplaning: Excellent
I believe that the KW11 has been discontinued, but is available in limited quantities at some tire dealers. The Kumho KW19 appears to be a more aggressive version of the KW11.
Any cheap severe snow rated tire (has a mountain/snowflake symbol) including those ones sold at Canadian Tire (Nordic Wintertracs and Icetracs) and Walmart (Wintermark Magna Grips) are better than the best all season tire....winter tires have better, softer compounds that have traction in colder temperatures. Unlike all season tires, winter tires should generally be replaced when the tread is down to 6/32nds (vs. 2/32nds for all seasons).
If you have any further questions, you could post them at the tire forum at www.canadiandriver.com
Dave
[ December 13, 2004, 12:08 AM: Message edited by: DavidY ]
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