Winter Tires (needed)

Considering I drove my Pirelli P210's down to the cord last season, I think I'll be needing a fresh set of winter tires soon (we've already had a few inches of snow a week ago).

I stopped into one of our (new) local Discount Tire stores and was pleasantly surprised to discover that they can order Bridgestone tires (despite it not being a 'regular' brand for them).

I'm going to likely go with a 215-55-16 (for a slightly smaller footprint). I'm considering the Bridgestone Blizzak MZ-01 vs. their WS-50. Do any of you have any direct experience with either (or both?!) tire series? Any other suggestions?

I'd appreciate whatever feedback I could get.

Best regards (after a long absence),

-Mark Tente

[LarryIII]

Toyo Observe.

try to find Toyo Garit HT.they have size 215-55r16. had them last winter in that size. finest winter tire I have ever had.

Marty

[Earthworm]

Just keep in mind that with 215/55/16 tires you will be going slightly faster than if you were using 225/50/16. The closest match is 205/55/16 which should probably be a lot easier to find as they are used on Cavalier's, Impreza's, New Beetle's, etc...

[Stevebsy]

Originally posted by LarryIII
Toyo Observe.

Big Ditto there! I've used them the last 2 winters, and the tread still looks like new. They go and stop like mad too! They are available in the stock SVX size.

[LarryIII]

Steve,

Lets hear it for the ground walnut shells. I wonder if you can get a free bag of walnuts at the supermarket for each tire purchased.

<<The closest match is 205/55/16 ... >>

Whoops, you're right. I researched this a while ago and forgot that you have to go 'down' two sizes to match the heights. Thanks for reminding me. (Maybe slightly cheaper, too.)

-Mark

don't forget that the svx has a mag that is 1 inch larger than the cavaliers. the svx mag will be larger than the thread width of the 205-55r16 causing the firewall to touch ground in corners.this could cause lost of traction.

Marty