another good set would be the Hakkapelitas by Nokian....i have not had them, but have heard good things about them!

 

Yea but our winter is ending soon. I'm just pondering if it's worth getting them for this winter. If I did have the extra money, winter tires would be no question in my mind.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MikesS2K
[B]Yea but our winter is ending soon.

 

Sorry if I was a bit strong. Ray is a friend, and I didn't read the the whole thread, so I missed the make-up part and wanted to come to his defense.

 

Hey Ray-

I've been riding on Blizzak MZ-01's for 3 winter seasons now and have been very happy with the handling (assisted by 2 CMU's which fit nicely in the rear well ). I must say that they do not wear very well when driven on dry surface a lot. I was still able to get two new ones in Nov 02 from Firestone... cost was $350 for two (225/16) mounted/balanced, after a 10/% coupon. Good luck and keep safe!

Jerry

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Barry WY Silver/Black '01
[B]Don't buy them until next winter.

 

My Bridgestone/Firestone dealer just about met the Tirerack prices on my MZ-01 PLUS offered free mounting/remounting for the life of the snows. If you can get that deal, you'll come out ahead in the long run since I think it is actually cheaper per mile in tread life to drive the snows than the grippier summers.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Rick Hesel
[B]Sorry if I was a bit strong.

 

The groundhog will be making his prediction in about 7 hours and 25 minutes. You may want to wait until then to decide if you should get the snow tires for this season.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Destiny2002
[B]The groundhog will be making his prediction in about 7 hours and 25 minutes.