Blizzaks, they are the only tire that wicks the water from tire ice boundary, giving you traction on ice as well as in the snow.
August 27th, 2009 | 1:01 pm
djayaka:
i would perfer the top of the rage in dunlop
sp sport maxx if the the car is luxury type
SP Winter Sport M3 if its compact and small
August 30th, 2009 | 4:24 pm
Loui1:
Since you’re in Calgary, I think it’s a given you need a snow tire…not only because of snow but because of the extended periods of frigid cold. where you’ll lose dry pavement traction. But going with a studless winter tire like the Blizzak WS-60 versus a “performance winter tire” such as the Blizzak LM-25 completely depends on how you plan on driving it, and what your main concern is.
The LM-25 gives you the sub zero traction on dry pavement you’ll need, but will lack in deeper snow. They’ll also do fine in the mild dry pavement.
The WS-60 will be your best bet for traction in snowy conditions, but will handle like crap. Especially in mild, dry conditions.
So, if you’re in an area that’s plowed well, I’d probably go LM-25, but if your utmost concern is staying on the road during snow then go WS-60 and expect the feeling of driving on spongy tires the winter.
I’ve tried both tires and I’m in the first category, so I’ve stuck with the LM-25’s. I can push them pretty hard and they keep me on the interstate when it snows 4″. Civic SI here.
Blizzaks, they are the only tire that wicks the water from tire ice boundary, giving you traction on ice as well as in the snow.
i would perfer the top of the rage in dunlop
sp sport maxx if the the car is luxury type
SP Winter Sport M3 if its compact and small
Since you’re in Calgary, I think it’s a given you need a snow tire…not only because of snow but because of the extended periods of frigid cold. where you’ll lose dry pavement traction. But going with a studless winter tire like the Blizzak WS-60 versus a “performance winter tire” such as the Blizzak LM-25 completely depends on how you plan on driving it, and what your main concern is.
The LM-25 gives you the sub zero traction on dry pavement you’ll need, but will lack in deeper snow. They’ll also do fine in the mild dry pavement.
The WS-60 will be your best bet for traction in snowy conditions, but will handle like crap. Especially in mild, dry conditions.
So, if you’re in an area that’s plowed well, I’d probably go LM-25, but if your utmost concern is staying on the road during snow then go WS-60 and expect the feeling of driving on spongy tires the winter.
I’ve tried both tires and I’m in the first category, so I’ve stuck with the LM-25’s. I can push them pretty hard and they keep me on the interstate when it snows 4″. Civic SI here.