ex-quattro PETE

Planning to pick up 18" rims for winter for the wife's Q5. As for tires, I was dead set on getting Nokian Hakka R2 SUV (235/60/18), until I read about all the uniformity issues that result in hwy speed vibrations. People end up going through several replacement tires before they get it right. Not sure I want to deal with this.

So, what other non-studded winter tire should I consider? The vehicle will be operated mainly in western Michigan where we get quite a bit of snow due to lake effect.

Thanks!

Gary@Tirerack.com

Top tires for snow and ice traction in 235/60R18 would include the Bridgestone Blizzak DMV1 and Michelin Latitude Xice Xi3.

Winter http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AR8&...nter/index.jsp

ex-quattro PETE

Thanks. Xi3 is not available in that size, so that leaves the DMV1 which I can't find much about in terms of tests/reviews. Has TR tested this tire?

johncieera

Try out Michelin Latitude Xice Xi3 as mentioned above. they are the best

Gary@Tirerack.com

Yes, we've had very good experience and feedback with the DMV1. I've been running that exact winter tires on our family vehicle for the past three seasons.