Best winter tires?
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Best winter tires?
Summer is almost over, and soon enough Fall will be also. I just wanted to get a BIG headtstart on researching winter tires. Last winter I drove on 15'' low pro Kumho Ecsta 711's and I lived to tell about it. Here in Ohio (especially Columbus) the weather is very unpridictable, and can get nasty.
So if you could help me out by either recommending good tires, or post what you use and maybe other methods to make your car as stable to drive as possible during the long, cold winter months, it will be greatly appreciated.
So if you could help me out by either recommending good tires, or post what you use and maybe other methods to make your car as stable to drive as possible during the long, cold winter months, it will be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by imnot4n
Summer is almost over, and soon enough Fall will be also. I just wanted to get a BIG headtstart on researching winter tires. Last winter I drove on 15'' low pro Kumho Ecsta 711's and I lived to tell about it. Here in Ohio (especially Columbus) the weather is very unpridictable, and can get nasty.
So if you could help me out by either recommending good tires, or post what you use and maybe other methods to make your car as stable to drive as possible during the long, cold winter months, it will be greatly appreciated.
So if you could help me out by either recommending good tires, or post what you use and maybe other methods to make your car as stable to drive as possible during the long, cold winter months, it will be greatly appreciated.
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http://www.nokiantires.com/newsite/homeF.cfm
http://www.nokiantires.com/newsite/t...fm?cid=1&sid=1
I also have the Nokian Hakkapelitta 2s 195/55x15" for the past two winters (I think they are being replaced by another tire). Awesome winter tire with lots of siping (important for grabbing on slippery surfaces) and deep tread to extracate snow.
Tires are made in Finland where they get lots of snow. Plus Nokian does all their testing on snow/ice covered tracks.
http://www.nokiantires.com/newsite/t...fm?cid=1&sid=1
I also have the Nokian Hakkapelitta 2s 195/55x15" for the past two winters (I think they are being replaced by another tire). Awesome winter tire with lots of siping (important for grabbing on slippery surfaces) and deep tread to extracate snow.
Tires are made in Finland where they get lots of snow. Plus Nokian does all their testing on snow/ice covered tracks.
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Originally Posted by b16aEGcivic
I have Nokian Hekepalita 2's and they are by far the best....ask Mike (civicsiracer)......if you are interested, I have a set for sale that are mounted to a set of CRX si rims...I am in michigan, and the price is better than you will find just a set of regular winter tires for. They only have 60 miles on them, the back two still have the nubs from the tire mold. I got my subaru right after I invested alot into these tires, but alas they will not transfer.
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Originally Posted by pnthr30
How much? You can send a PM if you want. Thx.
Why don't YOU send a PM to him. Duh!
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Originally Posted by imnot4n
Thanks for the info.
What wheels are you Nikan's wrapped on? Would some factory Honda wheels work well with some Nikan tires? Like some 14'' hubbies..?
What wheels are you Nikan's wrapped on? Would some factory Honda wheels work well with some Nikan tires? Like some 14'' hubbies..?
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Originally Posted by b16aEGcivic
Nokians not Nikans....I have mine mounted on 14" crx Si rims.
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