any suggestions for snow tires. i have an '04. thinking about going 16in rims and blizzak lm-22's for the winter.

 

I went with Tirerack's Sport 16's and Blizzak WS-50's and drove them in the snow for the first time today. I made it successfully down a steep icy hill in my neighborhood with minimal slipping. The very next car--a new Subaru Forester--slid off the road, went over a stone wall, and basically ruined his front end. Had to be towed out.

I would have gone with the 22's but we have really steep hills here and I felt like I needed a more aggressive tire. I went into a snowy and icy parking lot today and had to really push it to slide. So far I am really happy.

By the way, the 16's are a treat to drive after the 17's. Much smoother and quiter ride. Of course I can't wait to get the 17's and summer tires back on!

Tim

 

i went with the ws-50's as well. i figured id sacrifice some handling for the increased traction.

man i cant wait until spring

 

dudes just remember that only the first 50% of WS50 tread has the silica winter rubber, the rest is regular allseason stuff.. so if the winter traction goes to $hit after 2 seasons you'll know why!

 

Did you get your tires/wheels locally, or did you order them? I made it through Winter last year without snow tires, but don't know that I want to push my luck again...

Thanks,
Andy

 

got em thru tirerack.com, but i called so i could talk to someone personally. i talked to VINNY-EXT 338, he knew a lot about the s2k.

 

Thanks, I will contact them.

Andy

 

Crap tirerack is out of the ws-50 rears for "the season" !