Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks From the Blizzak fan-boys I've talked to a lot of people that have had both, the X-Ice is a comparable tire and is cheaper. They have
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09-21-2011, 03:05 PM | #16 (permalink) |
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Then buy the Michelin
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It depends on what sort of winter weather you're going to drive in, I've had experience with the x ice (1 gen back) and the LM-22's (2 gens back from the LM60's).
From my experience the X ice is going feel a lot softer than the LM's. But the Xice is going to give you better traction on icy roads. You're probably not going to drive in super deep snow with the Z but the Xice is also better in the snow. The best winter tire I've used is the Nokian Hakka this is softer than the X Ice, probably not what you're looking for. |
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right! by September, 30, right?
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just got back from tirerack. yet again they did an awesome scratch-free prefect mounting on my factory wheels LM60's are now ready to go in my garage just as soon as average temps hit sub 40F's (my dd G35C that is).
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How did it go for you, Mr. K? Of course... they didn't see much snow this year, weirdly enough in New England. I was hoping to test them in a Blizzard Z stayed indoors during Snowtober '11, but it was useful just for the cold weather, I guess. Wondering when to change back to summers..
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Keep the winter tires on until at least mid to late March in New England. I drove the Z the last couple of days on Summer tires and the traction was a bit sketchy. When the mornings are above 40F and the highs above 60F then the Summer tires will be usable.
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I've been wearing my Wintersports down this "winter."
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You could have a 3rd set of wheels with all-seasons for the in-between days
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Summer: 5.0 on Michelin PSS S2000 on Star Specs Winter: 5.0 on Wintersports S2000 on Hankook Ventus V4es (yeah, not great, but they are brand new so I might as well use them.)
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haha I agree. They are kinda on the ugly side BUT I only bought them because they were significantly lightweight compared to other winter rims and that's about it. However, I do like the rims spearfish bought. Looks nice with the Z.
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