winter tires final choice Questions
11-29-2004, 11:25 AM
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I have decided to get Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires. I am not sure to get the WS-50 or the LM-22. I read that the LM-22's are more perfomance and they are 35 bucks each more. I was wondering if the LM-22s are a better winter tire or should i go with the WS-50's
11-29-2004, 11:51 AM
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other differences between the 2 would be that the LM-22 is an H-rated tire and the WS-50 is a Q-rated tire (Q meaning it is meant just for winter).
i say, if you want a tire that was made for the snow, then get the WS-50. Get the LM-22 if ytou are willing to trade some snow and ice traction for enhanced dry road handling.
since you'll be changing them w/ the season, get a winter tire and not a perfomance winter tire
i say, if you want a tire that was made for the snow, then get the WS-50. Get the LM-22 if ytou are willing to trade some snow and ice traction for enhanced dry road handling.
since you'll be changing them w/ the season, get a winter tire and not a perfomance winter tire
11-30-2004, 07:17 AM
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As you live in an area that sees some pretty harsh winters (I know, my mom is from the UP of Michigan, not far from the Wisconson Border) I would go for a true winter tire just to get by up there...
11-30-2004, 02:32 PM
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Only thing to consider is higway driving. If you do a lot of highway driving where the roads are clear, it's nice to have a better treadwear rating. Be careful when choosing a winter tire, they normally don't have the best treadwear rating due to having a different tread design to better move ice and snow. Thus it wears faster. Depending on the price you can probably afford buying them every year, but that could get costly. But I know the winters here can get nasty.
There is now such thing as an all season tire, what they sell you is a poor winter tire, and a poor performance tire.
There is now such thing as an all season tire, what they sell you is a poor winter tire, and a poor performance tire.
11-30-2004, 02:48 PM
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Only thing to consider is higway driving. If you do a lot of highway driving where the roads are clear, it's nice to have a better treadwear rating. Be careful when choosing a winter tire, they normally don't have the best treadwear rating due to having a different tread design to better move ice and snow. Thus it wears faster. Depending on the price you can probably afford buying them every year, but that could get costly. But I know the winters here can get nasty.
There is now such thing as an all season tire, what they sell you is a poor winter tire, and a poor performance tire.
There is now such thing as an all season tire, what they sell you is a poor winter tire, and a poor performance tire.
I say go with real winter tire just because you want to be on a safe side.
silver, why are you saying that? I have dunlops are they are all season and they are great in summer; haven't tried them in snow yet.
11-30-2004, 03:01 PM
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I'll be very surprised if they are good in the snow. They will work I'm sure but not as well as a designated winter tire. (obviously) There is no such thing as a tire with good wet and dry capabilities. They are totally different elements. Wet tires push water away to prevent hydorplaning, and winterWhat I should have said is that they are okay in each season, not remarkable.
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I ended up buying the WS-50's. We had a earlier slushy/snow mess one weekend before i had them and it was horrid. I had them installed about 2 weeks ago and just got a pretty good dumping of snow(7inches) All I can say is WOW. They bite into the snow and ice really good. They are a little mushy when making fast lane changes, but you'll have that with winter tires. Overall, i would totally recommend them.