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The tire I picked
Posted by BrianG (more from BrianG) on Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:06:28
In Reply to: I think I need to replace my snow tires - suggestions?, Rod [Profile/Gallery]
, Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:23:42
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I am in a similar boat, we are buying snow tires for our new-to-us '03 Odyssey minivan. In eastern MA it's clear and salty roads ~80% of the time, the rest is icy/slushy/packed snow, depending on the weather and neighborhood.
I have the Nokian RSI on my 9-5 wagon for their 3rd season, and I have concluded that they give up too much dry and wet handling for this climate, although they were unstoppable in snow and ice last year.
The tire I picked for the Odyssey is the Toyo Garit KX. H-rated (as opposed to the Q-rated Blizzak), has walnut shells in the tread for better ice traction, and they should handle decently in dry weather. I am also eyeballing the Semperit Sport Grip (http://www.tiresavings.com) which is cheaper and is also H-rated.
I agree with TML that those Arctic Alpins aren't so great, my in-laws have them on a Civic and a Camry and they were no better than all-seasons in slushy snow.
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Posts in this Thread:
- I think I need to replace my snow tires - suggestions?, Rod , Tue, 14 Nov 2006 09:23:42
- Re: I think I need to replace my snow tires - suggestions?, JimBlake , Tue, 14 Nov 2006 22:09:46
- Nokian WR's nm, Trev, Tue, 14 Nov 2006 16:06:06
- The tire I picked, BrianG, Tue, 14 Nov 2006 12:06:28 <-- Viewing This Message
- Re: I think I need to replace my snow tires - suggestions?, TML , Tue, 14 Nov 2006 10:10:22
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