aca

searched for Falken tires.
All looking at 235/45/17 as they will go over a stock sport wheel. Not much snow here, therefore I am not overly concerned over the footprint of the tire as I don't drive much to begin with. This is all precaution as Sport Maxx will not drive in snow at all. Tried sp 9090 that were stock, man that was a scary proposition.

aca

winter tire in climates like one in KC. (little snow, mostly plain cold)

UltraA4

did there job in the snow and that is rear wheel drive. As i said 20k miles and still running strong never a problem with bubbling or wear at all. I had Conti extremecontacts on stock sport 17's they are also good.

Audi Junkie

What about a 225/50-17? 2% taller is a good idea in winter and Kumhos are $87 in that size.

EBG 18T [Eric]

I have driven then hard in the mtns on dry roads and they handle very well. Excellent snow and ice traction. Overall a very good winter tire. I needed a tire for commuting to work on the dry roads and to get to then mtns when the passes are closed due to snow. Where my wife and i ski we had 450"+ snow last year and i never had any problem with the car. We passed many SUV's and other vehicles that were having trouble getting up the passes. More than once the police let us up the closed pass since we have 4wd (AWD-quattro), snowtires and local drivers licences.

Yet i was still able to drive hard on the on/off ramps. I classify this tire as a winter tire, not a hardcore snow tire like the Nokian RSI. I bought the 235-45-17 XL so it as a stiffer sidewall.

jprice@CPS

Get the Hankook W300.

bam bam fka snail

for a full year.

Bronze

Yokohama Avid H4S All Seasons last year only because they were on special vs. the Conti Extremes (which I was going to buy). Either tire had very good ratings in the light snow, and I can say that the Yokohamas, during their first winter, were VERY quiet, comfortable, and so far still look new after 5000 miles. My tire size is 235/45-17 (stock) on the OEM sport wheels.

I bought them at Discount Tire, who matched the Tirerack price + shipping.

bauhaus312

so, you were happy with them in the summer?