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bublim
11-21-2006, 03:13 PM
So, I'm looking to pick up some winter tires this season, and since I'm a tire n00b, I could use some help.

I've got a Mazda3 with stock 15" tires on it. I'm looking for snow tires that'll help make the trip from Toronto to Halifax safer this holiday season. My guess is that I need a tire that's good in the snow/ice/slush, and hard enough to get 2 or 3 winters out of them.

Any recommendations? Or, even, things I should be sure to avoid?

Thanks!
FLIPDADY
11-22-2006, 02:33 PM
I would personally recommend any Nokian tire.

Another one to look at is the Kumho KW17/KW19 both are good on highways and snow/ice/slush.
bubba1983
11-23-2006, 01:04 AM
the kw19 is a little squirmish on teh highway due to it being a real soft tire.....
FLIPDADY
11-23-2006, 09:23 AM
the kw19 is a little squirmish on teh highway due to it being a real soft tire.....

They saved my ass a number of times. ;D
bubba1983
11-23-2006, 10:34 AM
lol
not saying they aren't good, as i rep teh 19's too
Flagrum_3
11-24-2006, 12:17 PM
I would personally recommend any Nokian tire.*

Another one to look at is the Kumho KW17/KW19 both are good on highways and snow/ice/slush.


+1 on the Nokian's,.....If safety is your no#1, over cost concern, I would recommend the Nokian Hakkapeliitta Rsi's there probably the best Winter/hwy tires out there....thier awesome!! You'll definitely need something like these for that drive.


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