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Old 12-16-2009, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by cheezer View Post
The best and most expensive snow tires are the Nokian Hakkepelita, Hakka 5 in those sizes.

Studded only if you are driving on rural, snow packed roads most of the time.

Next best are Blizzaks and Toyo Observe/Garit. The Toyo's are great if you have real low temperatures : they stay real soft, but take them off early in spring to avoid premature wear.

Winterforce by Firestone is a good budget choice.

All four wheels MUST have snow tires. Tire Rack has a good downsize chart because they realize a narrower tire, with the same height, will do a better job in the snow.

Just speaking from experience here in the great white north,

cheezer
Thanks for all the info Cheezer.

I'm about to find out about those Firestone Winterforce's. I just bought (4) 235/70-15's studded.
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