Winter Tires

[buda]

Hey guys, looking for recommendation for winter tires. What's a good brand/model?
I am looking to buy tire/wheel combo, which leads me to my next question.
I own an SE that has the 16" alloys. For winter, should i go 16" steelies, or would 15" be fine? (15" seems to be more available)

Thanks in advance.

[kou]

I have used General arctic ultimax in 15'' they worked very well.

[WeeYari]

15s would be preferable to 16s, or even drop down to 14s. At 14, tires become very cheap.

On our winter roads, keep tires skinny, 175-185 for best all round performance. I've had good results with Goodyear Nordics readily available at CTC.

[kimona]

I'd go with 14's and some skinny tyres>

[IllusionX]

3rd gen 15" size is 175/65R15. Id go with that for winter.

[CrankyOldMan]

They don't make the Blizzak X-ice II anymore, but I got a pair in 175/70R14 two winters ago. They still look like new and get great traction. I scored a set of used Protege wheels to go with them for $25 each at a local junk yard.

[BobTheYaris]

I have used Bridgestone Blizaks since I got this car and have never gotten stuck even during last winter here in PA. I use them on my 15 steelies and they are available in the 14 as well last year at least.


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[j-san]

I'm looking to buy a set of winters this year for my 2010 HB. I have the stock 15" steels ready for winter tires. So far, I've narrowed the selection down to the Michelin X-ice XI3, Bridgestone Blizzak WS80, and Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2. Seems the Nokians are the best of the bunch, but they are significantly more expensive. If anyone here has experience with them I would appreciate any insight.

In MN, our winters tend to have plenty of snow and ice. The first snow tends to include a layer of ice first in the form of sleet/freezing rain, then the precip turns to snow and layers on top of the ice. Fortunately, our DOT is good about keeping major roads cleared off and salted/sanded so treadwear on dry cold pavement is a consideration.

I plan to have the winters mounted by Thanksgiving and probably will keep them on till late March.

Thanks.

[BobTheYaris]

I used Nokians years ago on a Maxima, they worked great turning the high power front driver into a proverbial tank.


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[screenprinter]

Hello everyone. Do you suggest changing all four tires for Winter or just the two front? Also, do you buy wheels to go with it or just change out the tires?

Not that I'm being cheap. Just don't want to buy all four if I really only need the front. Okay, I'm being cheap. Have a wedding to pay for January 2nd. My daughters getting married.

To tell you the truth, I'll save money once she's off my insurance, etc.

[WeeYari]

Recommendation is to always do all four, not just the driving wheels.

[IllusionX]

They say that if you absolutely need to only change 2, put the winters in the rear. So you have the ability to stop the car.

[Hershey]

What WeeYari states . Should do all 4 , especially if studs are used .

[screenprinter]

Thanks everyone. I'll keep that in mind.

Any suggestions on a good Winter Tire?

[j-san]

I just picked up a set of four Bridgestone Blizzak WS80. They look like they would have some very good grip on snow and especially ice with the aggressive tread and thousands of sipes.

[ptitpiffute]

Hi,

Already got hakka before, but not the R2 and not on the yaris.

This winter the yaya will be wearing new shoes and it's going to be hakka R2. I'll let you know how it goes.

Cheers.

[Hershey]

j-san , please keep us informed on how they handle in all weather and if any hit in gas mileage . Best of luck .

[Hershey]

ptit looking forward to your experience .