> On 11/20/2010 7:32 PM, Cathy F. wrote:
>> Am reviewing tires to buy for my car before winter sets in.
>> <snip>
>>
>> Cathy
> Cathy,
> I don't have any recommendations on the specific tires you list, but my
> advice would be to go with dedicated snows. In my opinion, all-seasons do
> fine the first winter, but aren't much better than summer tires after
> that.
I had good luck with the all-season Goodyear Regattas I used to be able to
get, but OTOH, was comparing them to the OEM Integrity tires - which where
horrendous in snow. And not so hot on dry roads, either..
> I've been running Nokian Hakkapeliitta R studless snows
>
(http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id 949&group=1.01&name=Nokian%20Hakkapeliitta%20R)on
> my '07 touring for the past two winters here in New Jersey and they've
> been fantastic. They even got me home last winter after a surprise storm
> hit and dumped two feet before road crews could mobilize. Even with the
> Prius's low clearance, I still plowed my way through, passing, (but not
> daring to stop for and help) numerous cars and trucks stuck every which
> way. I did get stuck trying to get up my driveway though, as the drift
> came up over the hood. If I were looking to buy a new set of snows today,
> I wouldn't hesitate to buy another set. My Prius is like a little tractor
> in the snow with these on.
Thanks for the tip.
Cathy
> Good luck.
> Bechi
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>> Am reviewing tires to buy for my car before winter sets in.
>> <snip>
>>
>> Cathy
> Cathy,
> I don't have any recommendations on the specific tires you list, but my
> advice would be to go with dedicated snows. In my opinion, all-seasons do
> fine the first winter, but aren't much better than summer tires after
> that.