Snow Tires
Feb 6, 2008, 08:36 PM
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Blizzak WS60s are great and so are the DMZs for small SUVs. I haven't tried the WS60s on my Evo yet...no motor in it, but I can say without a doubt that the Blizzaks are far superior to the Hankook icebears I have on my audi 2.7tt.
We've had alot of snow in CO this winter
so I've had plenty of time to compare the two.
Dave
We've had alot of snow in CO this winter
so I've had plenty of time to compare the two.Dave
Feb 7, 2008, 06:13 AM
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i treid out the yokahama ice guards on my lancer es and they are absolute junk! they have horrible traction in the dry and wet and there only slightly better then my half way bald lo pro tires that i had on in the begining of the season... the only good thing about them is that i got them for 40 bucks each
Feb 7, 2008, 06:45 AM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. Look at what rally cars run when they can't use spikes and that will show you what works.
Hakkas and Blizzaks pretty much SWEEP rallys like SnoDrift and it's because they are very very good.
We used some "tractionized" Yokohamas there a few years ago as well as Kumhos snow tire but we vowed that if we ever go back we are running Hakkas or Blizzaks... otherwise it's just like taking a knife to a gun fight.
Hakkas and Blizzaks pretty much SWEEP rallys like SnoDrift and it's because they are very very good.
We used some "tractionized" Yokohamas there a few years ago as well as Kumhos snow tire but we vowed that if we ever go back we are running Hakkas or Blizzaks... otherwise it's just like taking a knife to a gun fight.
Feb 7, 2008, 07:23 AM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. Look at what rally cars run when they can't use spikes and that will show you what works.
Hakkas and Blizzaks pretty much SWEEP rallys like SnoDrift and it's because they are very very good.
We used some "tractionized" Yokohamas there a few years ago as well as Kumhos snow tire but we vowed that if we ever go back we are running Hakkas or Blizzaks... otherwise it's just like taking a knife to a gun fight.
Hakkas and Blizzaks pretty much SWEEP rallys like SnoDrift and it's because they are very very good.
We used some "tractionized" Yokohamas there a few years ago as well as Kumhos snow tire but we vowed that if we ever go back we are running Hakkas or Blizzaks... otherwise it's just like taking a knife to a gun fight.
Now which Blizzaks are the best for really deep snow.
Feb 7, 2008, 09:28 PM
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LM22 and LM25 are not great in snow and ice. While they'll get you home on a snowy day, they are biased more towards low temp dry road handling. The WS50 and WS60 are much better in snow and ice, but sacrifice dry road handling. Make your pick based on your personal needs.
Feb 7, 2008, 09:46 PM
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I've said it before and I'll say it again. Look at what rally cars run when they can't use spikes and that will show you what works.
Hakkas and Blizzaks pretty much SWEEP rallys like SnoDrift and it's because they are very very good.
We used some "tractionized" Yokohamas there a few years ago as well as Kumhos snow tire but we vowed that if we ever go back we are running Hakkas or Blizzaks... otherwise it's just like taking a knife to a gun fight.
Hakkas and Blizzaks pretty much SWEEP rallys like SnoDrift and it's because they are very very good.
We used some "tractionized" Yokohamas there a few years ago as well as Kumhos snow tire but we vowed that if we ever go back we are running Hakkas or Blizzaks... otherwise it's just like taking a knife to a gun fight.
Dave
Feb 8, 2008, 06:19 PM
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Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50.
They do just fine on the dry ground. I've had them up to 110 MPH before and the only thing I would say is don't brake hard or try to switch lanes at anything above 80 MPH.
We just got pounded up here with about a foot of snow (best part was there was no ice at all) and if you own an Evo and live anywhere near Gurnee Mills Mall and you didn't go play in the parking lot on Wednesday night, then you definitely missed out.
Anyway, these tires are amazing. I've been driving on them for about 7500 miles now and I can't see any sign of wear at all. Most of that mileage is on dry pavement, but we get a good deal of snow AND ice up here. I even drove them 900 miles round trip and didn't see a bit of snow the entire way, yet I felt comfortable on these tires.
They do just fine on the dry ground. I've had them up to 110 MPH before and the only thing I would say is don't brake hard or try to switch lanes at anything above 80 MPH.
We just got pounded up here with about a foot of snow (best part was there was no ice at all) and if you own an Evo and live anywhere near Gurnee Mills Mall and you didn't go play in the parking lot on Wednesday night, then you definitely missed out.
Anyway, these tires are amazing. I've been driving on them for about 7500 miles now and I can't see any sign of wear at all. Most of that mileage is on dry pavement, but we get a good deal of snow AND ice up here. I even drove them 900 miles round trip and didn't see a bit of snow the entire way, yet I felt comfortable on these tires.
