Anyone running snow tires for winter?

[byscott]

Nokian Hakkapelitta SUV on 16" steelies from a 2004 Pilot LX. Haven't had much snow this year, but the grip is outstanding. Downside is that they are really loud.

[knibby]

Originally posted by rocky
I'm willing to bet that the Canucks here will speak up in favor of their favorite snow tires.

I have been partial to Nokian tires for quite a while now. I live in a snow belt that averages 29ft of snow annually. Currently I am running the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R and am really happy with them.

[mmarges]

This winter I put on The Michelin Latitude X-Ice2. These are the best of the best.

I can't believe the handling and grip on the snow, slush and ice. The difference is night and day. And when the roads are clear and dry, the smoothness and quiteness of the ride is even better than the Michelin Cross-Terrain All seasons I have.

This summer I'm due from new all seasons and since the cross terrains are discontinued I'm going directly to the Latitude Touring...I've heard only top notch reviews on these.

[maxcreigs]

I have been driving the c for two weeks in some of the worse road conditions i have seen in Calgary and coming from a S4 I'm really surprised at how well the 63 performs in slippery conditions. Other then pulling away from a dead stop, it is very Audi like once it is moving. I did purchase sotto zero's which help a lot but ya she is making out ok as a winter driver!

[mgbabe]

Originally posted by rocky
I'm willing to bet that the Canucks here will speak up in favor of their favorite snow tires.

What winter? I ran my new General Grabbers through this non-winter here in Toronto.
In past winters, never had the real need to go out and get winter tires. The stock Bridgestones did fine.

[armpilot]

Originally posted by mmarges
This winter I put on The Michelin Latitude X-Ice2. These are the best of the best.

I can't believe the handling and grip on the snow, slush and ice. The difference is night and day. And when the roads are clear and dry, the smoothness and quiteness of the ride is even better than the Michelin Cross-Terrain All seasons I have.

This summer I'm due from new all seasons and since the cross terrains are discontinued I'm going directly to the Latitude Touring...I've heard only top notch reviews on these.

i heard that the new X-ice2's are good. I had a set of the last gen x-ices and they sucked. I dont think i will be buying and more winter tires from Michelin. That being said, the LTX's on my Pilot are excellent! I had Toyo garit's on my Acura CSX and they were OK. Mind you, didnt have much of a winter here in Toronto.

[armpilot]

Alitttle early maybe, but i like to do my research.

Anyone have any feedback on the BF Goodrich Winter Slalom KSI

[mikemcm]

I'm mixed on winter tires. I live in Ottawa and we usually get a fair amount of snow, however I live right in the city and this city knows how to clear snow. I have 75k on my OEM tires and they aren't at the wear bar yet but I'm pretty sure I'll get a new pair before the winter. I think I'll go with all seasons once again. Maybe I'll get winter tires and put the oem back on in the spring and get another season out of them. I just don't want to store 4 tires year round.
This pic is from 3 years ago. The CRV didn't have winter tires. I took it out right after I shoveled the driveway and the roads were full of snow but the V just went on and on and on.

[armpilot]

Originally Posted by mikemcm

I'm mixed on winter tires. I live in Ottawa and we usually get a fair amount of snow, however I live right in the city and this city knows how to clear snow. I have 75k on my OEM tires and they aren't at the wear bar yet but I'm pretty sure I'll get a new pair before the winter. I think I'll go with all seasons once again. Maybe I'll get winter tires and put the oem back on in the spring and get another season out of them. I just don't want to store 4 tires year round.
This pic is from 3 years ago. The CRV didn't have winter tires. I took it out right after I shoveled the driveway and the roads were full of snow but the V just went on and on and on.

I visited my brother in law in Ottawa that year. Couldnt move for all the snow.