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10-11-2007, 06:24 PM
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What's the best winter tire?
So it's almost that time of year again when the white stuff starts falling and roads get slippery. I'm curious to know people's opinions on their best experience with winter tires.
Tirerack.com lists 7 tires in the stock SVX size, 225/50/16. If I decide to run 205/55/16's they have a lot more options. Thoughts?
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10-11-2007, 07:16 PM
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Growing up in the UP of Michigan, and living right on Lake Superior. I was blessed with the worst of old man winters fury. From light snow, deep snow, ice, and slush, the Bridgestone Blizzak is the king ding-a-ling of winter traction
 I have used them on all my cars during the winter including my WRX, and there is no other. Just make sure come spring to replace them with summer tires, because they wont last long if you use them year round.
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10-11-2007, 07:17 PM
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I got my brother a set of 205 55 16 michelin X ice for his outback. From the propaganda they show us these are supposed to be 1 step below tire chains and out stop and start the blizzak and last longer. The big truck tires have used this tread technology in the xdn2 for a few years now and they love it. I am anxious to see how it does this winter.
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10-11-2007, 07:18 PM
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Just bought a set of Blizzak WS-50 for my Legacy Sedan, and Blizzak WS-60's for the SVX. Very good reputation, WS-50 has been around a while, I'll let you know how the 60's are.
Just my .02 Jonathan
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10-11-2007, 07:54 PM
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I highly recommend the bridgestone blizzak. In my opinion they are the best (non-studded) winter tire that exists for passenger cars. I don't have that much tire experience (I've only worked in tire shops for 5 years) but every person that I've put them on for has only said good things about them. They consistantly do very well in any test they are apart of and from what I hear from customers, they are just a very solid tire...
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10-11-2007, 08:36 PM
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10-11-2007, 10:18 PM
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My SVX isnt going to be on the road when it gets nasty around here. I have my RX for that. And its a toss up between the Blizzaks and the Michelin X ice.
I'm leaning towards Mich because I can get them cheaper at Costco
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10-12-2007, 07:42 PM
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Although mine are already down to the wear bars 
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Matt Locker Link 2015 BRZ Limited 6MT 92 Ebony LS-L ECUtune Stage2av1, Z32 MAF, 370cc injectors, TomsSVX intake, BontragerWorks 22mm RSB #003, HID Hi and Lo beams, OT endlink and bushing mods, PWR Aluminum radiator, Harvey's QC shift kit, 2.5" flowmaster 80 exhaust, 17" Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, Poly sway bar bushings, Slotted Bradi rotors, AFBeefcake powdercoated calipers, 97 grill, and a huge set of air horns. 300,000 miles and counting 92 Ebony LS-L. ecutune stage1v4, motorsport 1pc pulley. Garage Queen - sold to Dad in upstate NY 155,000 miles 19 Subaru Ascent Premium - -Hers !. 89 DL 4x4 little red wagon - a.k.a. The immortal suby. 275k R.I.P.
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