snowassociate

I'm in the market for winter tires and I'm thinking Nokian RSi or WR look really appealing. Are there any other tires out there that you'd recommend?

SC_09iduA

Hands down the Hankook Winter iPikes! They're inexpensive and hold up to abuse! check 'em out! And they can be studded if you want that extra traction.

http://www.carreview.com/mfr/Hankook...4_1577crx.aspx

matt_e30

Go with the Hakka RSI. I have them and the traction is unreal, also the WR is not a true winter tire it is what nokian calls an all weather tire. Their way of saying all season.

SC_09iduA

The Hankooks are knockoffs of the RSIs...and better priced...but the traction IS amazing!

Lyman_T

Michelin Pilot ICE series tires. Nothing can touch them.

Lago Blue

This symbol (see below) says otherwise.

see also:

http://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/...jsp?techid=125

Don't dismiss them as not winter tires just because Nokian calls them "all weather". Often (IMHO), the most demanding winter conditions are; variable conditions.

Nokian sells summer tires (go look), this isn't one of them. Nokian Tyres is the northernmost tire manufacturer in the world (locate Finland on a map, note how the Arctic Circle runs through it). They've produced winter tyres for more than 70 years.

Nokian lists it as a winter tire. The three seasons it is -most- recommended for are fall, winter and spring. Below 10 degrees C, most all-seasons are too hard to function well. Not the WR. That is the difference. Porsche recommends this particular tire as a winter tire. Also IMHO, now that I have these, it's for summer heat that I now have a dedicated set of <i>summer</i> tires.

Considering that every tire is a compromise, and that my winter is comprised of winter conditions also during both spring & fall, I'm very happy with these.

There's even a Canadian connection, as they're made with canola oil!

jnsluft

Before last winter I put on a set of General Altimax Arctics. They're cheap and made in Germany. I've been more than happy with them. Take a look at the customer reviews on Tirerack.

Shawn

a9094

Just put on a brand new set of Continental ContiWinterContact TS810 91H's, and I must say I am more than satisfied with performance, without my ABS. 600$ well invested.

captain1n5ano

NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITA R FOR AN UNSTUDDED TIRE
NOKIAN HAKKAPELIITA 5 FOR A STUDDED TIRE