Let's talk WINTER tires 2015/16

[SkiBum5.0]

Just ordered BF Goodrich AT K02 for the truck. Can't wait to get them on for the looks and gravel performance alone. The fact they can manage in the snow is a great extra.

[relyt92]

Originally posted by Jonathanl10
Does anyone know where I can buy Federal Himalayas for cheap and without getting robbed on shipping? Big box stores like Costco, CT and even Tirerack don't carry it. Or maybe I'm just not looking hard enough?

I got mine a few years ago from Gary at UrbanX at a good price.

[SKR]

Originally posted by SkiBum5.0
Just ordered BF Goodrich AT K02 for the truck. Can't wait to get them on for the looks and gravel performance alone. The fact they can manage in the snow is a great extra.

Have you ever used those tires before? I haven't used the KO2, just the KO, but gravel and snow is definitely not where they shine in my experience. I think they're good on dry dirt and that's about it.

[benyl]

The KO2 is one of the few off-road tires that is 3 peak certified.

[dj_rice]

Originally posted by Jonathanl10
Does anyone know where I can buy Federal Himalayas for cheap and without getting robbed on shipping? Big box stores like Costco, CT and even Tirerack don't carry it. Or maybe I'm just not looking hard enough?

Anyone who has Trican Tire Distributor as their supplier can get you Federal's. Which means most of the car dealerships and tire stores like UrbanX

[Sugarphreak]

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[avishal26]

The 300c I bought this spring came with studded Hakka's.. will get to see what the hype is all about this winter.

I'm not sure studded winters are absolutely necessary ... would be nice if they had an option with the Hakka's for a non-studded winter.

I got around more than just fine last winter with Blizzak's on my QX60 - didn't need to adjust much for winter conditions which shows how good the tires are.

[btimbit]

Originally posted by SKR


Have you ever used those tires before? I haven't used the KO2, just the KO, but gravel and snow is definitely not where they shine in my experience. I think they're good on dry dirt and that's about it.

I liked the KO. Jack of all trades but master of none. Haven't tried the KO2 either

[Chandler_Racing]

Originally posted by Sugarphreak
Nokian

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I am running a set of studded Hakka's on my Q5, and they are hands down the best set of winter tires I've ever run by at least a factor of 2.

Runner up would be Michelin X-ice

Everything else is a a sub-par choice IMO

Toyo takes my vote for worst winter tires for passenger cars. They make some tires that work ok for larger trucks, but as a dedicated winter tire I'd never run Toyo's again.

How long do the Nokian studded tires last? If I can get three seasons out of I intend to buy.

Only answer I can seem to get out of people is it depends on your driving habits.

They're going on an MDX - 6 months of the year, 6,000km/ year and no hard driving. Mostly highway..

[r3ccOs]

you just can't beat a set of Winter tires... but you can get away with snowflake rated A/T's on LT tires with enough weight (i.e. halfton or heavier)

I have to say that my duratracs are good, but aren't the best A/T's I've used... Surprisingly the LT/X for on-road snow conditions I think are the best... but I wouldn't say for deep stuff.

For the deep stuff, I'd say a mix ranging from:

toyo a/t2
hankook dynapro at/m
wild country radial xtx
the new KO2
GY Duratrac
Nokian rotiva a/t

but... these from cooper look proming:

http://ca.coopertire.com/Tires/Light...sup-4-sup.aspx vs... LT/X

Actual proper light truck winter tires with A/T type tread:

http://ca.coopertire.com/Tires/Light...verer-M-S.aspx

[Sugarphreak]

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[That.Guy.S30]

Originally posted by Chandler_Racing


How long do the Nokian studded tires last? If I can get three seasons out of I intend to buy.

Only answer I can seem to get out of people is it depends on your driving habits.

They're going on an MDX - 6 months of the year, 6,000km/ year and no hard driving. Mostly highway..

4th winter coming up on the hakka 7 studs. The tire thread indicator is between 6 and 4. Studs are still there. Not as sharp as new but I didn't expect them to last through 3 years. Can't wait to buy hakka 8 studs once I ditch these after this winter.

[syb65]

I had the KO's for maybe 1 week of winter driving, scared the bananas out of me, even in a 4wd 4runner. bought general altimax artics. very good tires for winter and reasonable price.

the generals were so good, bought another set for the wife's 4wd rav4. again super happy.

Just washed my winters' off all the mud for the 4runner last night and tadda, find a nail on the sidewall of one of the tires. because it's 4wd, have to get 4 new tires. Probably going for the Altimax Artics again.

Reading on Redflagdeals, try quattrotires.com. They are based in Quebec and do shipping. Easily cheaper than any retailers around here by 25% (1 tire).

[Aleks]

I bought Hankook Ipike RW11 studded tires online for the Tundra. Our minivan has been on General Altimax Arctic studded tires for 3 winters now. Wanted those but had trouble finding the proper size.

[blubs]

I've been quite impressed with the Duratrac on the Titan last winter. Was sure nice not to have to worry about getting pulled over in BC with the sled trailer on. Had a few deep snow days having to bomb through some deep stuff and they didn't let me down. They do wear quite a bit through the summer though with the soft compound.

Really looking forward to trying out the Toyo Open Country C/T. Doesn't look quite as aggressive, but hoping this will mean a bit better wear life while still being decent in the winter. A new option against the KO2 to consider as well.

http://www.toyotires.ca/tire/pattern/open-country-ct

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

I drove on bald BFG Mud Terrains last winter for a while, that was downright scary.

[diamondedge]

I ran two winters with studded Federal Himalayas from UrbanX - best bang for buck. Couple that w/ AWD and it was actually enjoyable to drive in the winter. Tons of tread life when I sold them too.

This year I'll be trying out Hakka8 + studs.

[alien]

Anyone run the Cooper weathermaster WSC? I'm thinking about those this winter, or am i better off just running himalayas?

[heli212]

Hi there,
question, Mustang GT 2014 winter tires, X-ice 3 or Hakka R2 ?


Thank's for your info!!

[Swank]

Anyone heard of the Westlake sw608? They get really good reviews and are less than $500 for a set of 4
http://www.tirestest.com/wintercar_t...608/index.html