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    Default Official 17/18 Winter Tire Thread

    It's almost that time so let's get the conversation going...

    I believe the answer to this question is probably a 'no'... but is there such thing as studded performance winter tire?

    A couple family members are looking to replace their winter tires. I am considering the new studded Pirelli Ice Zero and BFG Winter T/A KSI. Perhaps Hakka 9 if they are willing to fork up the extra cash. Unfortunately I can't seem to find any review for the Hakka 9.

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    Since I run all seasons and not true summer tires I don't rush to put the winters on. Wife's van usually get them by Halloween, but my Savage supercar can wait until November most years. Can swap in under an hour of the weather turns.
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    Ordered my Champiro Ice Pro with #13 studs today from Spec R. Still my favourite winter tire.

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    Someone on another thread suggested PMC Tire...they are out of Quebec and have amazing prices compared to what I've seen.

    Anyone know if Westlake SW606 STUDDED are good? As in compared to say a normal set of Blizzaks? I'm thinking of ordering these with some steelies for the Z...it would come to just under $1000. I've never used studded tires before, especially not from a "cheap" brand.

    Edit...nevermind...just read studded is bad for dry roads, which is 75-80% of the time in Calgary winters.
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    Thinking about getting these for my beater/commuter.......

    https://www.quattrotires.com/tires/rotalla-s100-2/2220

    Fence sitting because I am scared of how crappy they may be hahahaha. Any one have any experience with "Rotalla" tires?
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    Seconding the motion for reviews on Westlake tires. Need to get new winters for the old man's Taco. Was going to get Nokians since I run them on both of my cars, but figured I would look at something more cost-friendly. Maybe someone has experience on what to put on a 2nd gen Tacoma? Purely tarmac queen.

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    So... I take it that there are no such thing as studded performance-oriented winter tires haha

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    Seconding the motion for reviews on Westlake tires. Need to get new winters for the old man's Taco. Was going to get Nokians since I run them on both of my cars, but figured I would look at something more cost-friendly. Maybe someone has experience on what to put on a 2nd gen Tacoma? Purely tarmac queen.
    From my experience, cheap (chinese) winter tires will perform good on ice and snow but on dry roads they suffer.. They are usually loud and very floaty on the highway. So it depends what you need, if you just need a winter tire to drive around the city, they are great. But on the highway, they really do not drive that great. The vehicle will wander and any sudden turns will upset the car because the tires just do not have the best sidewalls.

    I use Saliun Iceblazers (non studded) on my car and take it out on the frozen lake for winter driving school and they perform amazing on snow and ice. As far as braking goes, they are really good. But I have noticed that their optimal temp range seems to be from 0 to -25C. The ice traction gets worse when you get colder then -20. The X ice3 on my wifes car are great in any temp and handle the highways fine.

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    Costco has Bridgestones ($70 off/set) and Pirelli's ($80 off/set) on sale right now, til oct 9, then starting oct 10 they have Michelin's ($70 off/set)
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    So... I take it that there are no such thing as studded performance-oriented winter tires haha
    There definitely is. While I am not a fan of Hakkas, the best winter performance/performance tire tradeoff you will get is with Hakka 8. For all out winter/ice performance, there are better tires (studded General Arctic Altimaxes are my go to, I race rally cars on them).

    You won't find better tires, one is a compromise, the other provides all out winter grip.

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    I put the winters on my jeep and the wife's SUV every year by mid October.

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    I got a sweet deal on some used Hankook I-Pikes with steelies, they look brand new. Gonna try them on this weekend to make sure they fit, all of my research says they should, they are smaller and thinner so I don't see why they wouldn't but I'm no expert. Bolt pattern and centre bore are the same as the car they came off of.

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    Mid-October is when I do my maintenance and by Halloween, the roof rack is up and the winters are on.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HiSpec View Post
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    So... I take it that there are no such thing as studded performance-oriented winter tires haha
    Hakka 9

    https://www.nokiantires.com/hakkapeliitta9/en

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    I used Studded General Altimax Arctic on my 4runner. Actually selling it since i sold my 4Runner, but will be getting the same tires for my new-ish car. Message me if your looking for winter tires studded used for one season approx 4000km only on them studs are not rusting.
    Size: 265/70R/17 x4 if anyone is interested.

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    I'm going to run Nokian R2's this year. trying to find a damn tire size that works with my car that is also cost effective is proving to be tough though.
    damn staggered offset (front larger than rear) and different wheels between the front & back.

    Need to clear an afternoon to go to Kaltire and see what they can do.

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    Anyone recommend a shop to get 20" winters for my Jeep SRT?

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    Quote Originally Posted by 01RedDX View Post
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    Just got my first set of all-weather tires, Kumho HA31. Initial impressions are good, huge improvement from my last set of winter-only tires.
    Been wanting to try out All-weather tires, any reason you went with the Kumho HA31's?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mostwanted View Post
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    Been wanting to try out All-weather tires, any reason you went with the Kumho HA31's?
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    Just got my first set of all-weather tires, Kumho HA31. Initial impressions are good, huge improvement from my last set of winter-only tires.
    I am interested to know as well. Not sure why but I have a feeling we may have a bare and warmish winter.

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