At 1:33 AM +0000 1/4/99, Brian Naumann wrote:
>Second, a general question to anyone who uses snow tires: do studs
>really make that much of a difference? I just picked up some
>"studdable" tires for the CRX and am debating whether or not to have
>it done. I saw the studs on a friend's tires the other day and I was
>disappointed with how "civilized" they are. And $12/tire sucks when
>the tires only cost $36 apiece to begin with.
Studs, along with tread pattern, can make a huge difference.
But rubber compound also plays a major role. There are a bunch of "hi
tech" snow tires out there that will astound you if you have never driven
on them before: Bridgestone Blizzak and Yokohama Guardex 600. I have
owned these and loved them. Nokian Hakkapelitta also has a steller
reputation. I have not yet driven the new Hakka 1 on ice so I really can't
comment on it.
I'm not a huge fan of studding. Studs on wet asphalt are downright scary.
Just like race tires, if you want traction in the winter, stay away from
junk tires.
pZ
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