Though I can't give you a head to head Saab comparison unfortunately as the Blizzaks on our Audi quattro, I will say the improvement over the stock Goodyear RSA Eagles in the snow and ice is unbelievable, and the difference in dry/wet traction is negligible. The snow/ice traction is incredible. Though I havn't had any other winter tires on this car, so other snow tires might treat you just as well, but I just wanted to pass along my experiences. Congrats on making the move the snow tires in general whatever brand you decide upon--you should be happy with many of the choices, but I personally can highly recommend the Blizzaks.

Which Blizzaks is the question. Mine are the LM-22 model which give up a tiny bit of serious snow/ice traction (though I've never been stuck/slipped at all) for a big increase in dry/wet traction. And they are supposed to last much longer (and so far I have no reasons to doubt as they still look brand new after about 6,000 miles) than the more common WS-50 Blizzaks which are apparently for a little more extreme snow/ice traction, yet they wear more quickly, and give up a lot of dry/wet performance.

You do of course pay a little more $ for these benefits of the LM-22, I paid $650 for a set of 4 mounted/balanced on black steel wheels from tire rack. But I think it's worth it for the longer tread life and incredible performance/safety advantage. Yes, the price is getting up there, but where better to spend your money than on tires? I like having the peace of mind that comes with the extra level of safety, and if they help you avoid just one accident, they can more than pay for themselves just like that. That's the way I think about it at least.

-Robert

97 900 SET 5-door, auto, 62k miles (at the shop, waiting on the insurance company)
01 A4 2.8 wagon, tip, 42k miles (wearing Blizzak LM-22s)

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• snow tires, nt moore, Mon, 2 Feb 2004 17:52:08
  • NOKIAN !!!!!! n/m, BobD, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 20:49:47
  • Re: snow tires, burlyb, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 15:15:01
  • Tried 'e all - Happy with Cooper Weathermaster ST2 n/m, RedAero93, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 12:23:37
  • I vote {{{{BLIZZAKS}}}}}, Jim Moncrief (Jimbolima), Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:18:02
    • and when yur Blizzaks are worn out my hakkas..., JohnK, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 07:30:40
    • Re: my 900 with studded hakkas will drag your..., JohnK, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 07:10:03
      • OK John, my driveway is ready, are you?, Jimbo, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 10:10:40
    • Re: I vote {{{{BLIZZAKS}}}}} as well..., rg, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:53:11 <-- Viewing This Message
  • green diamond tires, TML , Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:58:49
    • which green diamond model?, nt moore, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:16:21
      • Re: which green diamond model?, TML , Tue, 3 Feb 2004 12:44:12
  • Green Diamonds, Ravi, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:55:56
    • Remolded, as in retreads?, mike saun, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 11:18:28
  • Definitely try Ebay, mike saun, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:09:15
    • used Blizzaks, might as well stick with all-season, Aero'ed, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 10:08:52
      • Re: used Blizzaks, might as well stick with all-season, TML , Tue, 3 Feb 2004 12:46:48
      • Compound different between LS and WS lines, mike saun, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 10:39:11
        • LM not LS is the newer line of Blizzaks, but the WS..., rg, Wed, 4 Feb 2004 09:55:38
  • Re: snow tires, Tio Barry, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 05:01:09
    • Stay away from the dealer at all costs...., mike saun, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 08:07:06
      • yeah, but..., Bob M, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 09:41:45
        • Why waste money?, mike saun, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 10:23:18
          • I personally would never buy used winter tires, but..., Bob M, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 13:36:55
            • Any 16'' Saab rims will fit the Viggen..., mike saun, Tue, 3 Feb 2004 23:50:16
  • Re: snow tires, Dennis/MA, Mon, 2 Feb 2004 19:21:11

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