Snow Tire Recommendations?

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Oct 31, 2023 | 03:19 PM

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chuyn

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Quote:

Originally Posted by PaulLR

I run Nokian winter tires on all 4 of our vehicles and highly recommend. They have helped me make it the slopes in the worst winter conditions.

https://www.nokiantires.com/snow-win...liitta-r5-suv/

Years ago when Canada made winter tires mandatory, there was a winter tire shortage and I had to get Blizzaks. Great at first, but once half worn they turn into an all season tire. Nokians have far deeper sipes for ice traction, plus a wear indicator that tells you how much tread is gone.

For this same reason about the Bizzaks’ winter compound being only half the tread depth, I went with Michelin X-ice Snow. They feel as good or even better than the last Bizzaks I used and I’m happier about the compound being fully winter. I’m running mine on 20’s (275/55r20) but I’ve seen them in the 225/70r18 size as well

Oct 31, 2023 | 03:56 PM

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Myron

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Originally Posted by paule

https://toptirereview.com/michelin-x...ta-r5/#Summary

Thanks very much for posting that link @paule ! It does seem like it's hard to go wrong with either the Hakka or the X-Ice.

Dec 11, 2023 | 10:03 PM

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NoWayMe

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Went with a set of Rotiforms and 275/55/20 Hakka studded tires.

Dec 11, 2023 | 10:39 PM

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GavinC

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3rd season on this set of Blizzaks is off to a good start.

Dec 19, 2023 | 07:57 PM

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msgm1

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Myron,
Your roof tent looks amazing!

Does it change the handling of your car? Does it have increased levels of wind noise?

Which brand is it?

Dec 21, 2023 | 05:17 PM

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mdgs

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Originally Posted by WAFOX

I bought the extra set of steel wheels and Bridgestone Blizzak's from lucky8 for my winter setup.

Same for me! I am a true believer of the ‘Zaks!

Dec 22, 2023 | 11:03 PM

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buzzinfrog

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I am confidently driving in winter conditions with my 22’’ Michelin Pilot Alpin 5 SUVs. They have a separate line for direct snow contact named x-ice but we don’t have ful season winter cover so not necessary for me.

Dec 22, 2023 | 11:24 PM

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bridgestreet

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just put Michelin x-ice on this year. Will let you know how it goes, should have snow next week.

Jul 2, 2024 | 05:04 PM

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Kaylorsan

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Paul, sounds like you have the r5 SUV in 275/55 20. Is that correct? Any issues at all with rubbing? I don’t see the r5s in 255/60.

Also, what wheels are you using with them?

Thanks.

Jul 3, 2024 | 06:20 AM

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PaulLR

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Originally Posted by Kaylorsan

Paul, sounds like you have the r5 SUV in 275/55 20. Is that correct? Any issues at all with rubbing? I don’t see the r5s in 255/60.
Also, what wheels are you using with them? Thanks.

275/55/20 fit perfectly with no rubbing and the speedometer is still accurate since overall diameter is about the same as the 255/60 OEM tires. I bought a set of five 20" take-off wheels on eBay. Probably a good idea to get 5 winter tires since it could be difficult to locate a replacement tire in late winter if you blow out a sidewall on a pothole.

Last edited by PaulLR; Jul 3, 2024 at 07:07 AM.

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