To go along with my post in the other thread, what's everyone running for a snow tire this winter?
09-24-2008, 08:20 AM
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Nope, they aren't, but they're better than most "performance" snow tires out there.
For driving in Denver, they're good. If you live in the mtns, or drive up there all the time, the Hakka RSi's are the way to go, but realize you give up some winter performance...
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09-24-2008, 09:48 AM
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Damn, of course you guys would be all over the place :D I think I'll go with the 3Ds. I may go up
to ski 2-4 times this year at most while the rest of the time I'm down here. I think the RSis would be great if I was up in the mountains a lot, but they seem to be too big of a compromise for the winter driving I do. I had the old model tires (Dunlop M2s) last winter that had significant mileage on them from the previous owner. I loved them in the dry and they did really well in the wet/snowy conditions. I just wanted to make sure a new tire didn't come on the scene that I hadn't heard about yet. Thanks!
09-24-2008, 09:54 AM
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I had the 3Ds before the RSis and they are significantly better on dry pavement.
But with the rounded shoulders, they were a real compromise when cornering on loose snow or slush. I found them downright scary in snow, but that's only speaking from experience with Bridgestone WS-50s for several years before that. The RSIs are a big compromise and would only be worth it if you were doing most of your driving in the snow.
I live in the mountains and I love these tires! Hard to even do doughnuts when you try with them.
09-24-2008, 11:53 AM
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gislaved nordifrost
got em with my rs4 rep winter wheels and haven't had a problem with them yet, performed very well on the Georgetown ice autox, do fairly well in the dry considering what they are.