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SimTronik · 10-15-2010, 08:15 AM

Yup. Getting colder.
Any 2010 top 10 best winter tires?

jstantherprsn · 10-15-2010, 05:41 PM

There are wheels out there with diamond fragments and dust embedded into the tire. They are popular in iceland, you have to put like 5k on them before you wear off the outer protective rubber to expose it. Almost looks like winter tire with salt and stuff embedded in it. I don't know if they are in the states yet.

UTVitz · 10-15-2010, 05:52 PM

Michelin X-Ice Xi2-lov'em. Fantastic grip and stopping on snow and ice. They get a little spongy feeling in temps above 60 degrees, but that's to be expected. They are great winter tires. I considered the Toyo G2 Observe a year ago, but thought the technology was old-using ground up walnut shell in the rubber compound to get the grip. But I am curious to read owners results.

henry33 · 10-18-2010, 12:14 PM

what weight index do you use ?
i have bought 88 T isn't this too much for yaris ? thanks

docB · 10-20-2010, 07:37 PM

I had Fireatone Winterforce on a 1997 Crown Vic I had. They were narrower and taller than the regular size. Really fair price,awesome performance.
They are for sale. 205/75R-15, one on a rim, mounted & balanced. PM me if interested.
doc

Lil Abner · 10-20-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by henry33

what weight index do you use ?
i have bought 88 T isn't this too much for yaris ? thanks

The tires I got are listed as 86R tires (1168 lbs per tire). An 88 is listed as 1235 lbs per tire. I think your higher load just means it can take more load, but shouldn't be a problem on a Yaris. I found the info here:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35

Hope that helps.

johnny_vitz · 10-21-2010, 01:47 PM

I used Firestone winterforce the last 2 years on factory steelies - good tire for the price (cheap) Switching to 195 55 15 Michelin X Ice on 15" Heliums this year so we'll see how they are.

Kal-El · 10-21-2010, 05:58 PM

Continental Extreme Winter Contacts.

Yes, all season tires are junk in the snow. All season = no season.

Those who have never ran snow/winter tires have no idea what they're missing.
When you do, you'll never run all-seasons again.

I haven't gotten stuck in anything with these. And I if you were to set up cones on snow, I'd be able to slalom through them at a good speed.

firemachine69 · 10-22-2010, 05:47 PM

Bridgestone Blizzak.

Ironically, unlike the stock Bridgestones, they don't suck.

henry33 · 10-22-2010, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Continental Extreme Winter Contacts.

Yes, all season tires are junk in the snow. All season = no season.

Those who have never ran snow/winter tires have no idea what they're missing.
When you do, you'll never run all-seasons again.

I haven't gotten stuck in anything with these. And I if you were to set up cones on snow, I'd be able to slalom through them at a good speed.

agree

henry33 · 10-22-2010, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil Abner

The tires I got are listed as 86R tires (1168 lbs per tire). An 88 is listed as 1235 lbs per tire. I think your higher load just means it can take more load, but shouldn't be a problem on a Yaris. I found the info here:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete....jsp?techid=35

Hope that helps.

thanks you are right no big difference
hava talked to conti customers care

SimTronik · 10-22-2010, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Continental Extreme Winter Contacts.

Yes, all season tires are junk in the snow. All season = no season.

Those who have never ran snow/winter tires have no idea what they're missing.
When you do, you'll never run all-seasons again.

I haven't gotten stuck in anything with these. And I if you were to set up cones on snow, I'd be able to slalom through them at a good speed.

They look great. I always have regrets when i choose tires lol There is so much. Hope i did a good choice with my Toyo G02 plus cuz yours seems really great.

Kal-El · 10-22-2010, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimTronik

They look great. I always have regrets when i choose tires lol There is so much. Hope i did a good choice with my Toyo G02 plus cuz yours seems really great.

Did a lot of research (Tire Rack .com is the most informative) and these Continentals always scored either #1 or #2 for overall performance in comparison tests. Blizzaks are the other top rated, but more expensive.

henry33 · 10-22-2010, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kal-El

Did a lot of research (Tire Rack .com is the most informative) and these Continentals always scored either #1 or #2 for overall performance in comparison tests. Blizzaks are the other top rated, but more expensive.

that is why I have bought continental

Kal-El · 10-23-2010, 02:40 PM

Here are a couple of demonstration videos comparing winter rubber with all seasons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfvyPtYR0Y

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCyiB...eature=related

This is why Europe requires by law to install winter tires. They know the huge difference it is. Something the general American public hasn't seemed to pick up on (northern half).

I don't believe that government should create such a law in America but if everyone did install snows, winter driving would be 10X better for everyone. No more crawling at 20mph on the highway, 100s of thousands of accidents would be avoided, and the relief from white knuckle driving is invaluable. Trust me!

henry33 · 10-23-2010, 02:54 PM

yes the video says it all ;)

if you do not have winter tires in here the insurance will not pay for damage so that is the simple way how to force people to switch to winter tires ;)
think it is applied in all Europe

Kal-El · 10-23-2010, 03:04 PM

Perhaps American insurance companies should offer discounts for those who install snow tires. After all, it saves them a ton of money from those who use them. And the winter season multiplies their claims 10 fold because most don't use them. It would just require a quick check of the tires at the start of winter season each year at an authorized insurance check point.

This discount perhaps would equate to the cost of the tires over the tire's 3-5 season life span.

why? · 10-24-2010, 10:16 AM

Yea, and it would increase the accidents because people would think,"I have winter tires, yes I can't see 10 feet in front of me, but that doesn't matter." Just like they do now when they have awd or 4wd vehicles. Seriously more idiots in awd and 4wd vehicles get in accidents then people in 2wd cars, because people in 2wd cars use their brains.

10-21-2010, 01:47 PM	#25
johnny_vitz Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 259	I used Firestone winterforce the last 2 years on factory steelies - good tire for the price (cheap) Switching to 195 55 15 Michelin X Ice on 15" Heliums this year so we'll see how they are. __________________ 05' Echo Hatch - Greddy Supercharger - rear disc

10-24-2010, 10:16 AM	#36
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	Yea, and it would increase the accidents because people would think,"I have winter tires, yes I can't see 10 feet in front of me, but that doesn't matter." Just like they do now when they have awd or 4wd vehicles. Seriously more idiots in awd and 4wd vehicles get in accidents then people in 2wd cars, because people in 2wd cars use their brains. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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10-15-2010, 08:15 AM	#19
SimTronik Machinist View User's Garage Drives: Yaris sedan 2010 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Sts-Anges, Quebec, canada Posts: 198	Yup. Getting colder. Any 2010 top 10 best winter tires?

10-15-2010, 05:41 PM	#20
jstantherprsn Drives: 01 Toyota Echo Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Philly Posts: 71	There are wheels out there with diamond fragments and dust embedded into the tire. They are popular in iceland, you have to put like 5k on them before you wear off the outer protective rubber to expose it. Almost looks like winter tire with salt and stuff embedded in it. I don't know if they are in the states yet.

10-15-2010, 05:52 PM	#21
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	Michelin X-Ice Xi2-lov'em. Fantastic grip and stopping on snow and ice. They get a little spongy feeling in temps above 60 degrees, but that's to be expected. They are great winter tires. I considered the Toyo G2 Observe a year ago, but thought the technology was old-using ground up walnut shell in the rubber compound to get the grip. But I am curious to read owners results.

10-18-2010, 12:14 PM	#22
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	what weight index do you use ? i have bought 88 T isn't this too much for yaris ? thanks

10-20-2010, 07:37 PM	#23
docB Drives: '09 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Western N.Y. Posts: 75	I had Fireatone Winterforce on a 1997 Crown Vic I had. They were narrower and taller than the regular size. Really fair price,awesome performance. They are for sale. 205/75R-15, one on a rim, mounted & balanced. PM me if interested. doc

10-22-2010, 05:47 PM	#27
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Bridgestone Blizzak. Ironically, unlike the stock Bridgestones, they don't suck.

10-23-2010, 02:40 PM	#33
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Here are a couple of demonstration videos comparing winter rubber with all seasons. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfvyPtYR0Y http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCyiB...eature=related This is why Europe requires by law to install winter tires. They know the huge difference it is. Something the general American public hasn't seemed to pick up on (northern half). I don't believe that government should create such a law in America but if everyone did install snows, winter driving would be 10X better for everyone. No more crawling at 20mph on the highway, 100s of thousands of accidents would be avoided, and the relief from white knuckle driving is invaluable. Trust me!

10-23-2010, 02:54 PM	#34
henry33 Drives: yaris1.33 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: slovakia Posts: 425	yes the video says it all ;) if you do not have winter tires in here the insurance will not pay for damage so that is the simple way how to force people to switch to winter tires ;) think it is applied in all Europe

10-23-2010, 03:04 PM	#35
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Perhaps American insurance companies should offer discounts for those who install snow tires. After all, it saves them a ton of money from those who use them. And the winter season multiplies their claims 10 fold because most don't use them. It would just require a quick check of the tires at the start of winter season each year at an authorized insurance check point. This discount perhaps would equate to the cost of the tires over the tire's 3-5 season life span.