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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 04:00 PM
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Ok....I have searched around the forums and have seen the following recommendations for winter tires:

Blizzak LM-22
Dunlop M3
Bridgestone LM22
Dunlop Graspic DS-1

Am I missing anything?
Can i get away with just rear tires?
Which ones do you recommend most?

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks in advance guys.

Matt
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 04:59 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by NYMATT74
Ok....I have searched around the forums and have seen the following recommendations for winter tires:

Blizzak LM-22
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 08:02 PM
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Sounds like me and you have the same needs. I want something that has good bite in the snow yet performs and handles well in dry conditions. Looks like the Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSport got the best rating so I just may order them. Do you take your car to Honda to get the tires mounted or just any old place?

I live in the suburbs but they clear the roads quite well around here. I dont plan on taking the S out in a storm but sometimes I could get caught at work and would hate the thought of driving in snow without snow tires. Got my car last january and I could barely get up my driveway with a dusting of snow.
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Old Oct 27, 2003 | 09:15 PM
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BTW, they are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22. They are not two different tires. Yes, 4 tires are a must - you should be able to stop and turn just as well as you can get going.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 06:31 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by xviper
BTW, they are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22.
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 06:48 AM
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I also was wondering if anybody has tried to use Dunlop Graspic DS-1 in their cars. It has very good reviews on TireRack web site.
Thanks
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by NYMATT74
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 10:26 AM
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I get it...does anyone have Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSports on this board? If so...how do you like them. Of all the tires discussed...should I get those?
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 11:38 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by NYMATT74
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Old Oct 28, 2003 | 11:58 AM
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Thanx viper I appreciate all your help. I did realize they were the same tire from my previous post. But it seems the Pirelli have a better overall rating, which was my last point.
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