[hyperman]

I have to replace the OEM Firestone's on my daughter 2013 Cruze. I am looking for a tire that will have
great handling in wet and light snow conditions. She is a new driver and this would be a number one
priority. Any suggestions from people who live in snowy areas?

 

[sparkman]

Hands down Goodyear Assurance Comfortred Touring.

You will not find a better A/S tire in my opinion.

http://www.cruzetalk.com/forum/12-g...assurance-comfortred-touring-tire-review.html

 

[jblackburn]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/surveyresults/surveydisplay.jsp?type=GTAS

I like the top 3 in this list. The Pirelli is more of a ride comfort oriented tire; the Conti PureContact is more of a handling tire. The Premier A/S is somewhere in between - and pricey. The cool thing the Michelins do is uncover new sipes as the tread wears down to 4/32" so that traction does not degrade. I do find them a bit noisy, though.

 

[Patman]

I have Continental True Contacts on my 2013 RS and General Altimax RT43s on my 2014 LT. Both handle well haven't had any snow to try them in yet.

 

[Champagne Jam]

You did not say which Cruze you have. Different wheel sizes and all.
I am considering the Continental PureContact.
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...chnology&partnum=25VR7PURECXL&fromSurvey=true

Same price, slightly better ratings.

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[hyperman]

It's the base model for 2013. Tire size is 215/60/16

 

[hyperman]

Anyone else from a snowy region that had tires last year that they were very happy with in snow and rain?

 

[MP81]

Anyone else from a snowy region that had tires last year that they were very happy with in snow and rain?

Yes, our winter tires, haha.

 

[Tomko]

Anyone else from a snowy region that had tires last year that they were very happy with in snow and rain?

I live four hours north of you and have driven your stretches of I81 and I90 in snow storms.

This is the only tire I can recommend that will keep your daughter safe in all weather conditions. https://www.nokiantires.com/winter-tires/nokian-wrg3/

It is not always easy to get - and is not inexpensive. But it is less expensive than an insurance deductible: either auto or health.

 

[Taxman]

Nokian WRs have long been the standard.
If you don't want to go that route, take a look at this:

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/chartDisplayWinter.jsp?ttid=188

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