Blizzak WS70 > Alpin (in my experience anyway). Nice write up though, good info.

 

I downsized to 215/60R16 and got the General Altimax Artic tires for $76 each. Of course I also had to get steelie wheels at $38 a pop but now I can change my tires in my garage. With the great weather we have been getting in Chicago (52 and rain today), I haven't even put them on yet.
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I went with the Goodyear Icegrip wrt tires and they are phenominal on the ice and so so in the snow, they tend to spin a bit in the deep snow. But I was amazed to be able to stop on sheer ice with them. I think I would buy them again, we will see after the winter, if my feelings have changed. I knew from thier reviews that they weren't great in the snow and I choose them because it is the snow you have to worry about where I live it's the ice under the snow. I hope I made the right choice.

 

No snow to say how my Nokian Hakkapelitta R snow tires are in it. I can say they like the wet, and ride comfortably/silently in the wet and dry. My gas mileage has stayed the same vs. the OEM Goodyears. That's the part I like the best so far about them in this so far snowless December.

 

i have seen your post and i have got a lot of information from your post Salesmanhelp you should keep it up these type of activities for our knowledge

 

Having done some research myself. I am considering the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3. I have found they are a Low Rolling Resistence tire. Whether it makes a difference to anyone or not. Just sayin' is all.

 

Deep snow and ice traction is where a snow tire gets measured. I'm waiting on the snow part for my tires. I've had them on a month, and have seen zero snow. So, I'll update when we get some real snow and I can play with the car in an empty parking lot.

 

We had just over 1" of snow here on Sat and all I can say is that the OEM Eco Fuel Max tries will simply NOT stop under snowy or icy conditions. I could not believe how the car just kept on going when I tried to apply the brakes (even softly) at over 20 mph. These are definitely not winter tires and I WILL be putting on my Artics over the Holidays.