Best 15" sport snow tires?

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11-25-2005, 07:05 PM
Jay 535i

Best 15" sport snow tires?

I'm looking for some sporty snow tires for my basketweave 15 inchers. Suggestions?
11-25-2005, 07:09 PM
Derek A.

Dunlop Graspic DS2 - nice and quiet - good drip. Although with 5 speed, LSD and an M30 its easy to slide around dry corners :)

Factory size is 225/60 15. I went with 205/65/15 on my steel wheels - better bite in the snow.
11-25-2005, 08:32 PM
Jay 535i

Quote:

Originally Posted by Derek A.

Dunlop Graspic DS2 - nice and quiet - good drip. Although with 5 speed, LSD and an M30 its easy to slide around dry corners :)

Factory size is 225/60 15. I went with 205/65/15 on my steel wheels - better bite in the snow.

Thanks. How 'bout these beauties?

Blizzaks also seem very popular.
11-25-2005, 09:16 PM
shanek

Blizzaks are good but Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSI are better and cheaper. The Blizzaks wear super fast. I got the Nokians last winter and am very happy with them.
http://www.nokianrsi.com/
11-25-2005, 09:36 PM
632 Regal

http://www.barum-tire.com.ua/catalog...t-grip_big.jpg

semperit sport
11-26-2005, 11:31 AM
Jay 535i

Quote:

Originally Posted by shanek

Blizzaks are good but Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSI are better and cheaper. The Blizzaks wear super fast. I got the Nokians last winter and am very happy with them.
http://www.nokianrsi.com/

I wanted the tires to be 225/60/15. The Nokian RSI doesn't seem available in that size. Suggestions?

632 Regal, I don't know that brand. I take it you're happy with yours?

Everyone knows our cars are bad in the snow, and mine doesn't even have traction control. So I'm looking for something that will really deal with the snow well. But, I also live in a big city, where the roads are often clear and dry, so dry road performance is also important to me.
11-26-2005, 11:46 AM
632 Regal

Mine are Semperit Sports, I like them. I found them accidently when comparing snow tires Tiresavings.com They are made in Germany and ride very well. They were $60.00 each last year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaylebo

I wanted the tires to be 225/60/15. The Nokian RSI doesn't seem available in that size. Suggestions?

632 Regal, I don't know that brand. I take it you're happy with yours?

Everyone knows our cars are bad in the snow, and mine doesn't even have traction control. So I'm looking for something that will really deal with the snow well. But, I also live in a big city, where the roads are often clear and dry, so dry road performance is also important to me.
11-26-2005, 01:53 PM
wengenstein

I just got a set of Pirelli Winter 210 SnowSports for my stock 15s and I like em... little more pricey than the Semperits though.
11-26-2005, 04:00 PM
Tiger

I second the Hakka RSI too... outstanding control and last long. Nokian Hakka are the choice in ice racing. In winter, you need to keep 205 size... it is critical in winter condition. Performance loss is very minor... you probably won't miss it.

Blizzak is rubbery control unless you get their high end... but they don't last. If you drive alot... like 2k miles a month... kiss them goodbye by the end of season.
11-26-2005, 05:38 PM
shanek

Recommended winter tire size is 205/65-15, that's what I'm running.
I have no complaints about dry road performance. They are quieter than the Fuzion HRI 235/45-17 I put on in September.
11-26-2005, 07:14 PM
Derek A.

These cars rock in the snow. We got 3-4 inches last night. I was racing SUV's off the line. Short shift - get it into 4th and go ! Then again I have LSD which makes a big difference.
11-27-2005, 01:31 PM
Jay 535i

Thanks. I'm gonna order a set of the Nokians in 205/65/15.

Arg...65! I'm gonna feel like a feckin' bus driver. :(
11-27-2005, 02:05 PM
632 Regal

actually the height is about the same as the 225/60s

Quote:

Originally Posted by jaylebo

Thanks. I'm gonna order a set of the Nokians in 205/65/15.

Arg...65! I'm gonna feel like a feckin' bus driver. :(
11-27-2005, 02:28 PM
Jay 535i

Quote:

Originally Posted by 632 Regal

actually the height is about the same as the 225/60s

Yeah, but they'll be squidgier. And I'll be in last place at the low-pro pub contest.

I notice the RSI is also available in a 225/55/17. But the consensus is that I'd be mad to use my Style 5 rims all winter. Right?