need suggestions on all season passenger car tires

danger boy
danger boy Posts: 15,722
edited November 2010 in The Clubhouse
there are as many different brands and makes and models of all season tires out there. I mean.. hundreds.

In the Northwest we have snow.. and I don't like to use studded tires anymore. so the past few years i've been using all season or studless tires.

well, after several years, it's time to replace them darn tires again.

so i'm looking for suggestions from those people who live in similar climates as I do.. meaning 30 - 45+ inches of snow a winter..

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  • MacLeod
    MacLeod Posts: 14,358
    edited November 2010
    Youre right Al, there are more reviews and opinions on tires as there are tires!

    As a rule, I just go with Michelin's upper end offerings and have always had great luck with them. Michelin's lower end/entry level stuff is no better than the OEM crap that came on your car but their pricier tires are among the best if not the best available.

    I drove trucks for several years and used their LTX M/S. Great traction in wet and snow and I got 70,000+ miles out of each set with little to no rotation! So if youre rolling in a truck or SUV, that would be my suggestion.

    Bridgestone and Firestone I also believe to be quality stuff and if I were on a tight budget, they would be my "bargain" brands.
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  • cnoat
    cnoat Posts: 315
    edited November 2010
    MacLeod wrote: »
    Youre right Al, there are more reviews and opinions on tires as there are tires!

    As a rule, I just go with Michelin's upper end offerings and have always had great luck with them. Michelin's lower end/entry level stuff is no better than the OEM crap that came on your car but their pricier tires are among the best if not the best available.

    I drove trucks for several years and used their LTX M/S. Great traction in wet and snow and I got 70,000+ miles out of each set with little to no rotation! So if youre rolling in a truck or SUV, that would be my suggestion.

    Bridgestone and Firestone I also believe to be quality stuff and if I were on a tight budget, they would be my "bargain" brands.

    +1 on the michelin's, Having had goodyear and bridgestone Michelin is the only tire i use anymore
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  • messiah
    messiah Posts: 1,790
    edited November 2010
    Here in the Chicagoland area we average 38 inches per year. I also like Michelin tires, and agree with getting the higher end stuff. I also like to have a set of studless snow tires to run december thru march. Bridgestone and Michelin make excellent snow tires.
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,475
    edited November 2010
    Michelin.
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  • strider
    strider Posts: 2,568
    edited November 2010
    Broken record, my vote for Michelin as well.

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  • LessisNevermore
    LessisNevermore Posts: 1,519
    edited November 2010
    Also from Chicago-ish area, love my Michelin Hydro Edge. Got about 50k so far, and have almost half the tread left. Super rain tire, and great in the snow. The ride isn't quite as good as the softer Goodyears that were stock, but I'll take the trade-off.
    I will be buying these again when the time comes.
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  • mrbigbluelight
    mrbigbluelight Posts: 9,697
    edited November 2010
    Buy 4.
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  • Joe08867
    Joe08867 Posts: 3,919
    edited November 2010
    Michelin hands down for Passenger Car use. I tried some Cooper tires and got rid of them in a couple of months cause they sucked so bad. I was told they were equivalent to the Michelin's I had on the car. They were not. I have gone through 2 sets of MXV4's on my 00' Impala and will not buy anything else.

    Primacy™ MXV4® Tire
    Luxury Performance Touring
    All-Season Tires

    60,000-Mile Warranty1
    Primacy™ MXV4® tires feature Advanced MaxTouch Construction™, a unique contact patch shape and design that allows for long-lasting, even treadwear.

    Michelin Comfort Control Technology™ uses computer-optimized design and precision manufacturing to offer greatly reduced vibrations and road noise.2

    2-D Active Sipes alternately lock together and open as needed to provide increased biting edges that grip the road for improved all-season handling, especially in rain and snow.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 10,999
    edited November 2010
    For our SUV we use Pirelli Scorpion Ice and snow during the colder times and we have Yokohama AVS for warmer days. On the car I bought some Yokohama AVS winter (bought them used) and then use Falken during warmer times.
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  • Vette C6.r
    Vette C6.r Posts: 1,560
    edited November 2010
    I beleive Michelin has a $70 gift card offer still available if you buy a set of 4.

    I bought the Michelin M/S 2 from Tire Rack. Had them delievered to the shop and put on. Great tire.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited November 2010
    1.-Join Costco (if not already a member)

    2.-Buy Michelins when they're having a special deal

    3.- Enjoy great deals at Costco for 1 year (especially if they have a gas station !)

    Edit: order traction cables from Amazon too!:wink:
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    Dunlop SP Sport Signature.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,727
    edited November 2010
    Didn't you just ask about tires and get a $hitload of advice back in January? Did you put off new tires all this time?

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95547

    EDIT: I re-read that thread and it seem you did end up buying some tires. Is this is for another vehicle? If so, might help us to advise you if you told us the vehicle and tire size you need.
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  • Jstas
    Jstas Posts: 14,808
    edited November 2010
    Get round ones.
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  • AudioGenics
    AudioGenics Posts: 2,567
    edited November 2010
    check this recent review comparing Michelin, Yokohama, General, and Firestone

    Top rated was General

    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=139&
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2010
    what do you all think of these ones?

    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS60
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2010
    billbillw wrote: »
    Didn't you just ask about tires and get a $hitload of advice back in January? Did you put off new tires all this time?

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?t=95547

    EDIT: I re-read that thread and it seem you did end up buying some tires. Is this is for another vehicle? If so, might help us to advise you if you told us the vehicle and tire size you need.

    yes.. these are for the "other" half's car.. a Neon. tire size p185/65/R14

    very easy tire to find.. so I have tons of options for brands of tires.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    Uh, that's a dedicated winter tire....did I miss something here?
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2010
    opps. no i don't want a dedicated snow tire.. looking for all season. i must have missed that on the blizzak
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    $40 rebate on the Dunlop's and Yokohama tires at Tire Rack. I'd check out everything with a rebate and see if anything fits into your budget. Getting money back is always cool.
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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2010
    interesting..

    The Michelin X Radial is a very good all-around performer, but is only available from shopping clubs. The Michelin HydroEdge performs capably but is noisier, with mediocre hydroplaning resistance.

    the Michelin X Radial is more slightly more expensive...
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    I dislike all Michelin. Check out the Dunlop SP Sport Signature reviews and survey on Tire Rack. It's got rave reviews.
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  • heiney9
    heiney9 Posts: 25,164
    edited November 2010
    danger boy wrote: »
    what do you all think of these ones?

    http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Bridgestone&tireModel=Blizzak+WS60

    I LOVE my Blizzaks. Incredible confidence in the snow and ice. I swap tires with the season. I run high perf summer only tires for about 3 seasons and Blizzaks in the Winter. I'm on the 4th or maybe 5th Winter season with the current Blizzaks. The higher end "performance" Blizzaks are quiet and ride nice when there is no snow or ice on the ground so that's a plus. I'd say I have about 35K on the Blizzaks and I should get this season and next season out of them.

    Highly recommended.

    That all being said it's not an All Season tire.

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  • danger boy
    danger boy Posts: 15,722
    edited November 2010
    checked out the Dunlop SP's online.. the reviews are good.. and so is the price.. i will see if I can find these locally.. or would consider buying online like from Tire rack.

    tires for this size should not cost that much.. the Dunlops are very reasonably prices.. the Michelin's and a few others I think are over priced.. for a 14" tire.
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  • cristo
    cristo Posts: 231
    edited November 2010
    I would make a strong case for 4 winter tires on cheap rims for the 4-5 cold, snowy
    part of the year and summer performance tires for the rest of the year. It only
    takes an hour in the late fall and in the late winter/early spring to do the swap yourself.
    That way you get the best of both worlds year round. All Seasons aren't as good as
    real winter tires when it snows, and aren't as good as summer tires the rest of the year
    either.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2010
    How much snow do you get in Spokane in a given year Al?
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited November 2010
    They average 48" a year. I vote for snow tires too.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,727
    edited November 2010
    I'd be inclined to try those General Altimax RT. Either that, or Yoko Avid TRZs. We have a pair of those Yoko TRZ on our van and they are a good safe tire.
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  • Ern Dog
    Ern Dog Posts: 2,237
    edited November 2010
    I live in the mountains in Oregon and get lots of snow every winter too. I use Toyo Open Country tires from Les Schwab: http://www.lesschwab.com/tires/light_truck/opencountry_at.asp

    They're nice tires and have done a great job in the Winter snow. It comes in Highway design or all terrain. I use the All terrains on my Tacoma truck. They last 50,000 miles.
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  • billbillw
    billbillw Posts: 6,727
    edited November 2010
    Ern Dog wrote: »
    I live in the mountains in Oregon and get lots of snow every winter too. I use Toyo Open Country tires from Les Schwab: http://www.lesschwab.com/tires/light_truck/opencountry_at.asp

    They're nice tires and have done a great job in the Winter snow. It comes in Highway design or all terrain. I use the All terrains on my Tacoma truck. They last 50,000 miles.

    That may be a good choice for a light truck, but I don't think that will work out too well in the size he needs for a Dodge Neon.
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