Need advice for winter tires

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 > I am located in Canada (Montreal)and I have to buy new winter tires, but I
 > don't know which one to choose. I drive 100 KM per day, half is highway
 > and half is city. Which tires have the best bang for the buck?

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+> I am located in Canada (Montreal)and I have to buy new winter tires, but
 > I don't know which one to choose. I drive 100 KM per day, half is
 > highway and half is city. Which tires have the best bang for the buck?
 > Walmart's, Motomaster,Toyo, Kelly, Bridgstone, Michelin, GoodYear,
 > Hankook?!?! Are tey all about the same and the price difference goes
 > with the branding? Should I buy snow of ice tires?
 >


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"Dave Gower" davegow.removethis RemoveThis @magma.ca writes:

 > I have used four Icetracs on my Focus
 > and have been very happy with them.

I live in Buffalo, NY so I'll jump into this discussion of winter "tyres."
Are snow tires noticeable better on ice and snow than all-weather tires?

I recall that my Pinto was squirrelly in the snow while my Fairmont,
Tempo, and Escort were more stable. Starting my first winter driving
a Focus.

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a.DeleteThis@b.c wrote:
 > Hi,
 >
 > I am located in Canada (Montreal)and I have to buy new winter tires, but
 > I don't know which one to choose. I drive 100 KM per day, half is
 > highway and half is city. Which tires have the best bang for the buck?
 > Walmart's, Motomaster,Toyo, Kelly, Bridgstone, Michelin, GoodYear,
 > Hankook?!?! Are tey all about the same and the price difference goes
 > with the branding? Should I buy snow of ice tires?
 >
 > Thanks!
The decision is simple. You need ice radials which will perform very
well in snowy conditions as well.

The best bang for buck tire in Canada is an ice radial known as Nordic
Icetrac by Canadian Tire. I have them on my ZX3 and my 2005 Subaru
Outback Wagon and I feel very confident driving in all kinds of winter
weather. Get em on all fours, however.

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"Don McC" <dfmccjr RemoveThis @aol.com> wrote in message
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 > "Dave Gower" davegow.removethis RemoveThis @magma.ca writes:
 >
  >> I have used four Icetracs on my Focus
  >> and have been very happy with them.
 >
 > I live in Buffalo, NY so I'll jump into this discussion of winter "tyres."
 > Are snow tires noticeable better on ice and snow than all-weather tires?
 >
 > I recall that my Pinto was squirrelly in the snow while my Fairmont,
 > Tempo, and Escort were more stable. Starting my first winter driving
 > a Focus.
 >
 > Don

If you have a zx3 with the Firehawks, it is extremely squirrely, especially
the rear end. White knuckle stuff. Get the snow tires.
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"Don McC" <dfmccjr.DeleteThis@aol.com> wrote

 > Are snow tires noticeable better on ice and snow than all-weather tires?

Yes, but it is very important to get four. It's also a good idea to get
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Hi,
I have Michelin Artic Alpins, on both cars, a Chev Malibu and Ford Focus.
The Artic Alpins are a good urban winter tires and great in ice conditions.
This tire is now replaced by Michelin X Ice and from what I have been told
this tire is a good as the Artic Alpins.. The Alpins are used 6 months of
the year and we are now on the 4th season with about 50% of tread left. I
looked at Blizzaks initially, but from what I found out talking to folks who
had them was Blizzaks wear out really fast. The Crappy Tire winter tires are
a Bridgestone tire I believe. Go with the Michelin Tires they are a better
bet for Icy urban conditions.


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Hi,

I am located in Canada (Montreal)and I have to buy new winter tires, but
I don't know which one to choose. I drive 100 KM per day, half is
highway and half is city. Which tires have the best bang for the buck?
Walmart's, Motomaster,Toyo, Kelly, Bridgstone, Michelin, GoodYear,
Hankook?!?! Are tey all about the same and the price difference goes
with the branding? Should I buy snow of ice tires?

Thanks!
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Gino wrote:

 > Hi,
 > I have Michelin Artic Alpins, on both cars, a Chev Malibu and Ford Focus.
 > The Artic Alpins are a good urban winter tires and great in ice conditions.
 > This tire is now replaced by Michelin X Ice and from what I have been told
 > this tire is a good as the Artic Alpins.. The Alpins are used 6 months of
 > the year and we are now on the 4th season with about 50% of tread left. I
 > looked at Blizzaks initially, but from what I found out talking to folks who
 > had them was Blizzaks wear out really fast. The Crappy Tire winter tires are
 > a Bridgestone tire I believe. Go with the Michelin Tires they are a better
 > bet for Icy urban conditions.
 >
 >
 > <a.DeleteThis@b.c> wrote in message news:ae2od.4058$3u6.117712@wagner.videotron.net...
 > Hi,
 >
 > I am located in Canada (Montreal)and I have to buy new winter tires, but
 > I don't know which one to choose. I drive 100 KM per day, half is
 > highway and half is city. Which tires have the best bang for the buck?
 > Walmart's, Motomaster,Toyo, Kelly, Bridgstone, Michelin, GoodYear,
 > Hankook?!?! Are tey all about the same and the price difference goes
 > with the branding? Should I buy snow of ice tires?
 >
 > Thanks!
 >
 >
He said best bang for the buck. While the X Ice are a good tire they are
hellish expensive.

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Depending on size (195/60/15) is about $130, and the Blizzaks are about
$139.
The Ice X is only available in Canada. I do not know what the price is at
Costco, but the Tire dealers in this part of Canada are making some great
tires deals lately. As far a the Crappy Tire tires, I have never been
impressed by the after sales service. I Blew a Michelin Alpin last winter,
hit a piece of concrete on the snow covered Highway, I paid $69 for the new
replacement. That included road hazard insurance, balance, installation and
GST. Not bad for a snow tire in its third season. The trade off with less
expensive snow tires is that after 2 seasons of wear all you have is a worn
out all season tire.

"Rockin Ronnie" <joiner.TakeThisOut@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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He said best bang for the buck. While the X Ice are a good tire they are
hellish expensive.

Ron
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I have a 2002 ZX5 and reside in North Bay Ont. For my winters tires I have
a set of Goodyear Ultra Grips 185 70R 14s mounted on steel rims. I have
been really pleased with this setup I am on my 3rd winter with these tires.

Mike.
"Gino" <ginnaam.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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 > Depending on size (195/60/15) is about $130, and the Blizzaks are about
 > $139.
 > The Ice X is only available in Canada. I do not know what the price is at
 > Costco, but the Tire dealers in this part of Canada are making some great
 > tires deals lately. As far a the Crappy Tire tires, I have never been
 > impressed by the after sales service. I Blew a Michelin Alpin last winter,
 > hit a piece of concrete on the snow covered Highway, I paid $69 for the
 > new
 > replacement. That included road hazard insurance, balance, installation
 > and
 > GST. Not bad for a snow tire in its third season. The trade off with less
 > expensive snow tires is that after 2 seasons of wear all you have is a
 > worn
 > out all season tire.
 >
 > "Rockin Ronnie" <joiner.TakeThisOut@ns.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
 > news:s1tod.183655$Np3.7431292@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...
 > He said best bang for the buck. While the X Ice are a good tire they are
 > hellish expensive.
 >
 > Ron
 >
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