[QUOTE]Originally posted by ATGS2K
[B]The LMs are expensive but the safety and traction they provide are worth it.

 

Why don't they tell us this?! What tire has the same compound all the way through?

Why the heck do they do that stuff anyways?!

 

Pinky, it makes sense that winter tires with less than 50% tread depth wouldn't be very useful in snow anyway just because you need the depth to pack down snow or push out the slush. Plus on the LM-22 the sipes that are cut into each tread block can only go so far down. So it wouldn't make sense for the tire to be made with the snow/ice compound all the way through.

s2ktaxi, my estimate of 3-4 yrs was based on the fact that I don't even think my LMs wore down more than 10% in the one season and if they wear down that little again, or even slip to 20% they should still have more than 55% tread for season 3. Time will tell.

My point was if you even get 2 seasons out of them, @ over $100 each, you would be spending ~$50 per season per tire. We all know our S-02s last one summer at best and cost just as much, so the winter tires cost averages out better over time. Plus, you have the added benefit provided by winter tires.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Pinky
[B]
Why don't they tell us this?!

 

I have been researching the snow tires for a while. this is from recent consumer report article. "If your vehicle takes an H-rated tire, consider the top-scoring Goodyear Eagle Ultra Grip GW-2, $132, Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2, $126, Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport, $155, and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22, $130. For less snowy areas, choose the Dunlop, Pirelli, or Bridgestone."

It all depends on whether you want H or Q rated tires. I chose dunlop since they were cheapest ($99 at tirerack) and wanted better dry performance than Q rated tires. Jim at tirerack ususally recommends Dunlop M2's or Blizzak LM-22's.