Posted by Cathy F. on November 21, 2010, 10:56 pm
>>
>>> I'd love to help you out here, but I don't think I've ever actually seen
>>> a winter tire, and I know I have never experienced winter.
>>
>> Fair enough. ;-)
>>
>>
> My convertible is in the garage with the top down waiting for the rain to
> stop...
Rub it in somn more, why don't ya? ;-)
It's 35ºF here right now... but a brisk wind, so feels colder...
Posted by Jeff Strickland on November 21, 2010, 11:16 pm
>>
>>>
>>>> I'd love to help you out here, but I don't think I've ever actually
>>>> seen a winter tire, and I know I have never experienced winter.
>>>
>>> Fair enough. ;-)
>>>
>>>
>>
>> My convertible is in the garage with the top down waiting for the rain to
>> stop...
> Rub it in somn more, why don't ya? ;-)
> It's 35ºF here right now... but a brisk wind, so feels colder...
Sorry for gloating, but it's so good to be me.
I think we will hit 35 in a few more weeks, at 3 o'clock in the morning.
Posted by FatterDumber& Happier Moe on November 21, 2010, 11:53 pm
Jeff Strickland wrote:
>>>>> I'd love to help you out here, but I don't think I've ever actually
>>>>> seen a winter tire, and I know I have never experienced winter.
>>>> Fair enough. ;-)
>>>>
>>>>
>>> My convertible is in the garage with the top down waiting for the rain to
>>> stop...
>> Rub it in somn more, why don't ya? ;-)
>>
>> It's 35ºF here right now... but a brisk wind, so feels colder...
>>
>>
>
> Sorry for gloating, but it's so good to be me.
>
> I think we will hit 35 in a few more weeks, at 3 o'clock in the morning.
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Reminds me the answer to a test question, " The frosty nights of
October".
Posted by GM homepc on November 21, 2010, 10:32 pm
On 11/20/2010 6:32 PM, Cathy F. wrote:
> Am reviewing tires to buy for my car before winter sets in. 2010 Prius
> bought in Oct. '09, went through last winter with original tires - Yokohama
> Avid S33 -& although last winter was not all that snowy, driving with them
> was -not- good. Actually, have never liked the tires that came on my new
> Toyotas (often Integrities, which were also lousy in snow). After switching
> to all-seasons (vs. studded snows which I used before before radials came on
> the scene), always wound up buying new tires that were better suited for
> snowy winters. And dry roads/cornering, for that matter. Liked the Goodyear
> Regatta& Regatta II the best.
> Have whittled it down to 2 all-seasons and 2 dedicated snows. All-seasons
> in the running: Yokohama Avid Envigor and the Goodyear Assurance
> TripleTreds. Snows: Michelin X-Ice Xi2 and Dunlop SP WinterSport 3D. All
> have TireRack ratings in various categories ranging from 7.5 - 9.2. I've
> done a mini spreadsheet to compare them,& it's basically a wash. Will need
> to check local prices.
> Anyone know if there's a way to retro look up the ratings for the
> discontinued (several years ago) all-season Goodyear Regattas that I bought
> for my '90& '98 Corollas, by any chance? Would give me an even better idea
> re: choosing the new tires, since I was happy with the Regattas in all road
> conditions, summer& winter. Held dry roads well,& were good in snow.
> I also looked up the ratings for the tires that came on the Prius: the
> Yokohama Avid S33. Holy crap - no wonder I dislike them so much! Their
> ratings range from 2.9 - 6.1, with only 3.1 - 3.3 for snowy conditions!
> Arghh - *why* they're supplied on cars destined for snowy winter areas is
> beyond me.
> Cathy
Hello
I have a 2007 Corolla. After a white knuckle experience while Christmas
shopping, I committed myself to getting a dedicated set of snow tires
for the following winter.
I did a lot of checking around for the "right" kind of tire too. I
settled for Michelin X-Ice 2 for three reasons.
1. Very good performance reviews.
2. A good tire dealer who was also a Michelin warranty rep situated
very nearby my home.
3. The endless tire ads on TV.
I have no regrets -- the winter snow tires made a huge difference, but
they are by no means perfect. I don't think that any winter snow tire
could satisfy everyone's needs. Driving on glare ice in January is
still extremely daunting; but going through snow is no problem.
When it comes time for another set of snow tires, I would seriously
consider getting studded next time around. I have been watching reviews
for General Altimax Winter Tires.( by Continental Tire )
http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/0041724P/no-general-altimax-arctic-winter-tire-reviews/reviews.htm
http://www.consumersearch.com/snow-tires/general-altimax-arctic
The price/performance ratio is good, and they are also backed by a
dealer close-by my home. They also accept studs.
Before buying my snow tires I asked around, and just like the responses
to your post, there are many people who won't bother getting them. I've
noticed that cars are getting so very expensive to repair now. A good
set of winter snow tires is relatively cheap insurance when you spread
the cost out over 5 years or so. Once you have them on, you wonder how
you managed without them for so long.
Posted by Cathy F. on November 21, 2010, 11:48 pm
> On 11/20/2010 6:32 PM, Cathy F. wrote:
>> Am reviewing tires to buy for my car before winter sets in. 2010 Prius
>> bought in Oct. '09, went through last winter with original tires -
>> Yokohama
>> Avid S33 -& although last winter was not all that snowy, driving with
>> them
>> was -not- good. Actually, have never liked the tires that came on my new
>> Toyotas (often Integrities, which were also lousy in snow). After
>> switching
>> to all-seasons (vs. studded snows which I used before before radials came
>> on
>> the scene), always wound up buying new tires that were better suited for
>> snowy winters. And dry roads/cornering, for that matter. Liked the
>> Goodyear
>> Regatta& Regatta II the best.
>>
>> Have whittled it down to 2 all-seasons and 2 dedicated snows.
>> All-seasons
>> in the running: Yokohama Avid Envigor and the Goodyear Assurance
>> TripleTreds. Snows: Michelin X-Ice Xi2 and Dunlop SP WinterSport 3D.
>> All
>> have TireRack ratings in various categories ranging from 7.5 - 9.2. I've
>> done a mini spreadsheet to compare them,& it's basically a wash. Will
>> need
>> to check local prices.
>>
>> Anyone know if there's a way to retro look up the ratings for the
>> discontinued (several years ago) all-season Goodyear Regattas that I
>> bought
>> for my '90& '98 Corollas, by any chance? Would give me an even better
>> idea
>> re: choosing the new tires, since I was happy with the Regattas in all
>> road
>> conditions, summer& winter. Held dry roads well,& were good in snow.
>>
>> I also looked up the ratings for the tires that came on the Prius: the
>> Yokohama Avid S33. Holy crap - no wonder I dislike them so much! Their
>> ratings range from 2.9 - 6.1, with only 3.1 - 3.3 for snowy conditions!
>> Arghh - *why* they're supplied on cars destined for snowy winter areas is
>> beyond me.
>>
>> Cathy
>>
>>
> Hello
> I have a 2007 Corolla. After a white knuckle experience while Christmas
> shopping, I committed myself to getting a dedicated set of snow tires for
> the following winter.
> I did a lot of checking around for the "right" kind of tire too. I
> settled for Michelin X-Ice 2 for three reasons.
> 1. Very good performance reviews.
> 2. A good tire dealer who was also a Michelin warranty rep situated very
> nearby my home.
> 3. The endless tire ads on TV.
> I have no regrets -- the winter snow tires made a huge difference, but
> they are by no means perfect. I don't think that any winter snow tire
> could satisfy everyone's needs. Driving on glare ice in January is still
> extremely daunting; but going through snow is no problem.
Driving on ice is a nightmare, no matter what tires one has. I just want
ones that ar reliable in snow. And if possible, also very good in dry
conditions. I know it's a trade-off: the best all-seasons are excellent in
snow, but not superior. And the dedicated snows are excellent on dry roads,
but not superior.
Although I liked driving with studded snows years ago, kind of want to stay
away form this at this point.
Thank you for replying.
Cathy
> When it comes time for another set of snow tires, I would seriously
> consider getting studded next time around. I have been watching reviews
> for General Altimax Winter Tires.( by Continental Tire )
>
http://reviews.canadiantire.ca/9045/0041724P/no-general-altimax-arctic-winter-tire-reviews/reviews.htm
> http://www.consumersearch.com/snow-tires/general-altimax-arctic
> The price/performance ratio is good, and they are also backed by a dealer
> close-by my home. They also accept studs.
> Before buying my snow tires I asked around, and just like the responses to
> your post, there are many people who won't bother getting them. I've
> noticed that cars are getting so very expensive to repair now. A good set
> of winter snow tires is relatively cheap insurance when you spread the
> cost out over 5 years or so. Once you have them on, you wonder how you
> managed without them for so long.
>
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>>> I'd love to help you out here, but I don't think I've ever actually seen
>>> a winter tire, and I know I have never experienced winter.
>>
>> Fair enough. ;-)
>>
>>
> My convertible is in the garage with the top down waiting for the rain to
> stop...