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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:58 PM
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Default My intial feedback on Yokohama W.drive year-round winter tires is

on the allroad forum.<ul><li><a href="https://forums.audiworld.com/allroad/msgs/249889.phtml">https://forums.audiworld.com/allroad/msgs/249889.phtml</a</li></ul>
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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Default Looking forward to some snow experience, and particularly interested in ice...

Ice will be the tire's weakest point so it'll be interesting to see how it does there.
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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2008 German testing gave W.drives the same ice score as Dunlop 3D tires.
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 06:40 PM
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Default Exactly, the 3D also isn't that great on the ice ;-)

But the point is it's still better than your typical all season :-)
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:22 AM
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Default If that turns out to be the case, it should still work well in my situation because

we almost never have an ice problem. Living at 8500 ft elevation means the winter moisture usually starts as snow. And as the snow melts, most of it evaporates, rather than sticking around as ice. Dry winter handling is high on my priority list.
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Default Re: If that turns out to be the case, it should still work well in my situation because

Thanks for the tip, ColoradoDriver.
I ordered a set from DiscountTire as well - will compare notes - dry handling and wear, as well as price are important for me. at $123 each these exactly half of what Nokians are selling for now days - got quotes $220+shipping for Nokian WR replacements.
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Default Well, got some ice experience today. Freezing fog and drizzle. Drove the allroad through the

mountains in the mess. Tires did great. I was being careful, but honestly could not detect any slippage. ESP/ABS never came on. Several other vehicles were even off the road. A Chevy Tahoe in front of me was really having a hard time staying in the lane. Very pleased with the purchase!
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Old Nov 20, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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Excellent! I've already recommended the tire to several people.
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Old Nov 24, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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You got the Yokos on yet?
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Old Dec 9, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Default How come Yokohama website doesn't list them as "All-Season"...

... it's listed as Winter tires????
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