Winter Tire Suggestions?

Kanuc · 07-25-2011, 11:30 PM

Yes it is that time, when you live in Canada.

I have 19" rims - looking to put on 255/50R19 replacements.

Previously had the Pirelli Scorpion RFT. I would never buy these again. high wearing, lousy traction.

Tire Rack comes up with the following: the Scorpions (w/ and w/o RFT), Blizzak LM-60s, and Michelin Latitude Alpin HP.

TR says the (brutal) Scorpions are the most suitable for ice, which can be a problem here (much moreso than deep snow).

Thoughts anyone?

Doenermann · 07-25-2011, 11:52 PM

Did you have Pirelli scorpion ice and snow or the all seasons? I just got the former last winter and yes, they drone on some highway surfaces but braking on ice and snow was excellent, accelerating (in snow) not so much but still ok compared to all season. I still use the all season pirellis, they do an excellent Job of holding down the pool cover in the back yard during winter.

If you didn't like the scorpion ice and snow, go with michelin. Otherwise, Pirellis were recommended to me as well by TR.

AndreyATC · 07-26-2011, 12:01 AM

I'm going with Nokean
Blizzaks are too mooshy on dry road

Sydney · 07-26-2011, 12:33 AM

I live where it gets very cold ( Fort McMurray ) and used the Pirelli scorpion snow & ice last year and thought they were great. No regrets. 1010 tires.com free shipping.

Kanuc · 07-27-2011, 11:20 AM

I had the Pirelli Scorpion snow and ice - disappointing IMO.

Any thoughts on what all of the categories really mean: "performance", "high performance", etc...

AndreyATC · 07-27-2011, 03:25 PM

Have you looked at Nokian?

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...okian+WRG2+SUV

I'm getting these exact tires

SKFORZA · 07-28-2011, 08:50 PM

pirelle scorpion

Kanuc · 07-29-2011, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AndreyATC

Have you looked at Nokian?

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...okian+WRG2+SUV

I'm getting these exact tires

I saw these. However they are all-seasons and I want good ice performance. I was thinking of the Hakkapeliitta R SUV. Anyone have experience with these? Also the speed rating is pretty ordinary - "R".

http://www.nokiantires.com/tyre?id=1...itta%20R%20SUV

Thoughts?

v8888vx6 · 07-29-2011, 08:12 PM

This time I want to try a Vredestein. Nokian isnt great on a wet road

Kanuc · 07-29-2011, 11:01 PM

Does anyone have any experience with Vredestein?

v8888vx6 · 07-30-2011, 06:38 AM

search on youtube

07-25-2011, 11:30 PM	#1
Kanuc Private First Class 17 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2013 X6M Melbourne Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	Winter Tire Suggestions? Yes it is that time, when you live in Canada. I have 19" rims - looking to put on 255/50R19 replacements. Previously had the Pirelli Scorpion RFT. I would never buy these again. high wearing, lousy traction. Tire Rack comes up with the following: the Scorpions (w/ and w/o RFT), Blizzak LM-60s, and Michelin Latitude Alpin HP. TR says the (brutal) Scorpions are the most suitable for ice, which can be a problem here (much moreso than deep snow). Thoughts anyone?
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Doenermann Emperor 22 Rep 189 Posts Drives: mostly, but walks occasionally Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SE Michigan iTrader: (4) Garage List 2018 530e [0.00]	Did you have Pirelli scorpion ice and snow or the all seasons? I just got the former last winter and yes, they drone on some highway surfaces but braking on ice and snow was excellent, accelerating (in snow) not so much but still ok compared to all season. I still use the all season pirellis, they do an excellent Job of holding down the pool cover in the back yard during winter. If you didn't like the scorpion ice and snow, go with michelin. Otherwise, Pirellis were recommended to me as well by TR.
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AndreyATC Banned 99 Rep 1,828 Posts Drives: 2016 Tesla Model X P90DL Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Near NYC iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 Tesla Model X [0.00] 2015 Tesla Model S ... [9.00]	I'm going with Nokean Blizzaks are too mooshy on dry road
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Sydney Enlisted Member 2 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2011 X6 50i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Fort McMurray,Alberta iTrader: (0)	I live where it gets very cold ( Fort McMurray ) and used the Pirelli scorpion snow & ice last year and thought they were great. No regrets. 1010 tires.com free shipping.
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Kanuc Private First Class 17 Rep 165 Posts Drives: 2013 X6M Melbourne Red Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (0)	I had the Pirelli Scorpion snow and ice - disappointing IMO. Any thoughts on what all of the categories really mean: "performance", "high performance", etc...
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