Snow Tires

scottynettles · 12-12-2007, 07:05 AM

Does anyone run and have opinions on the Nokian Nordman ($84) Cooper ST2 ($77) Nokian Hakk2 ($91) or Blizzak WS-60 ($102); and does anyone run studs ($17 / tire)?

Tx, /Scott

prim2 · 12-12-2007, 08:00 AM

Have you looked at Nokian WRs? I'm running on them. So far, the Prius/WR combo is one of the best snow/ice machines I've driven.

ad78 · 12-12-2007, 09:51 AM

blizzak ws60 only cost $85 in townfair, i recommend toyo observe G02 plus.

they are the best

craigk · 12-12-2007, 09:58 AM

I'm using Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi's, about $90 each, GREAT snow performance. Will definitely look at Nokian all seasons when my Integrity tires need changing.

Doc Willie · 12-12-2007, 01:32 PM

Having read upteen tire threads, the one thing that emerges is that brand does not matter as much as buying top-of-the-line. Almost everything recommended here, both winter and all-season are pretty much top of the line - Goodyears, Michelins, Contis, Toyo, Bridgestone, etc. There is the occasional bargain reported (I forget which one someone recommended, but I could not find it in stock anywhere), but mostly the top shelf rules.

The Toyo Observes stand out for me because of the crushed walnut shell formulation, and the head to head comparison someone posted in another thread. I have not tried them. Thus, that could be all hype, so I stand by my first statement.

hill · 12-12-2007, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by scottynettles

Does anyone run and have opinions on the Nokian Nordman ($84) Cooper ST2 ($77) Nokian Hakk2 ($91) or Blizzak WS-60 ($102); and does anyone run studs ($17 / tire)?
Tx, /Scott

Big O sold us our 4 studded tires. Generic.

ad78 · 12-12-2007, 04:01 PM

edited

SureValla · 12-13-2007, 08:08 PM

im very ignorant on snow tires but would like to learn so bear with me

what is the negative effect of driving snow tires on regular roads? i hear they wear sooner but how much ?

georgekessel · 12-13-2007, 08:34 PM

Michelin X-Ice on mine - grip like the dickens!

onerpm · 12-14-2007, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scottynettles

Does anyone run and have opinions on the Nokian Nordman ($84) Cooper ST2 ($77) Nokian Hakk2 ($91) or Blizzak WS-60 ($102); and does anyone run studs ($17 / tire)?

Tx, /Scott

I run the previous blizzak version (ws-50) and love them. that doesn't help you much, though. tirerack.com has good snow tire comparison tests; not sure how up to date they are, but they are objective.

12-12-2007, 07:05 AM	#1
scottynettles Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: n vt Posts: 2 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Snow Tires Does anyone run and have opinions on the Nokian Nordman ($84) Cooper ST2 ($77) Nokian Hakk2 ($91) or Blizzak WS-60 ($102); and does anyone run studs ($17 / tire)? Tx, /Scott

12-12-2007, 04:01 PM	#7
ad78 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 119 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	edited Last edited by ad78; 12-14-2007 at 10:04 AM.

12-12-2007, 08:00 AM	#2
prim2 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 63 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: B Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Have you looked at Nokian WRs? I'm running on them. So far, the Prius/WR combo is one of the best snow/ice machines I've driven.

12-12-2007, 09:51 AM	#3
ad78 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 119 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	blizzak ws60 only cost $85 in townfair, i recommend toyo observe G02 plus. they are the best

12-12-2007, 09:58 AM	#4
craigk Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Golden Valley, MN Posts: 97 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	I'm using Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi's, about $90 each, GREAT snow performance. Will definitely look at Nokian all seasons when my Integrity tires need changing.

12-12-2007, 01:32 PM	#5
Doc Willie Shuttlecraft Commander Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Out there, somewhere Posts: 1,080 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #5 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 8	Having read upteen tire threads, the one thing that emerges is that brand does not matter as much as buying top-of-the-line. Almost everything recommended here, both winter and all-season are pretty much top of the line - Goodyears, Michelins, Contis, Toyo, Bridgestone, etc. There is the occasional bargain reported (I forget which one someone recommended, but I could not find it in stock anywhere), but mostly the top shelf rules. The Toyo Observes stand out for me because of the crushed walnut shell formulation, and the head to head comparison someone posted in another thread. I have not tried them. Thus, that could be all hype, so I stand by my first statement.

12-13-2007, 08:08 PM	#8
SureValla Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: White Plains, NY Posts: 341 My Car: 2007 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	im very ignorant on snow tires but would like to learn so bear with me what is the negative effect of driving snow tires on regular roads? i hear they wear sooner but how much ?

12-13-2007, 08:34 PM	#9
georgekessel Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 126 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Michelin X-Ice on mine - grip like the dickens!