I need new tires

stantheman · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 7:42 am Post subject: I need new tires

I know this isn't the best place to ask about this, but I figured why not, we all drive cars Razz

I've bought myself a 2010 BMW X6. I'm really happy with it, it pretty much has no issues, except that I need to re-paint it, since I want another color. Another thing is that I need new tires on it, as the ones I have are pretty worn out. I have no idea what tires to get, so I searched on Google, and I found this website: Holmes Tire. Is it any good? I don't want to waste my money and then regret it. I need winter tires, I'll change them as soon as March or April, after winter ends. I could go up to $700-$800, but I wouldn't mind spending less. Thanks!

Peter & Judy · Posted: Sat Sep 16, 2017 10:29 pm Post subject: Winter Tires

I'm in Alberta, Canada and I use Michelin ice-X tires on my Escape. They are hands down the best winter tires that I have ever used in 40 years on the road. My neighbour is a paramedic all of the ambulances in Alberta are now fitted with Bridgestone Blizzacks which are right up there with the Michelins as far as the ratings for winter tires go. I'm not sure if these tires are available south of the border, but certainly would be worth looking into. If there is one thing that we Canucks know something about, that is winter and winter driving.

breausaw · Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:29 am Post subject:

Yes, consider running the Michelin Ice X year round. I believe they are the only studless snow tire with a 40k tread warranty, the sticky tread material comprises 100% of the usable tread.
Been using studless for over 20 years here in Alaska, and currently run the Ice X on two cars.

bobjarrard · Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 12:20 pm Post subject: try a Scandinavian tire

Hi,
Here is a test report that confirms what I have seen before, folks that live in the far north might know best what kind of winter tire to run.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features/winter-tire-test-six-top-brands-tested-compared-feature-cold-war-page-2

If you look online, these tires can be had at a very fair price. Buy a second set of rims (five not four!!) and protect them from sun when off the vehicle. Change early in late winter as all ice tires dies a quick death on bare pavement.

Bob

Jack in Alaska · Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 1:50 am Post subject: winter tires

I have been using Michlein X-ICE tires on our car for over 6 yrs. and leave them on year around. Still have good tread.
They stick on ice better than studs IMHO.
Excellent product.

hardee · Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 12:54 am Post subject: Re: winter tires

localboy · Posted: Tue Sep 19, 2017 1:17 pm Post subject:

Ordutch1975 · Posted: Thu Sep 21, 2017 8:37 am Post subject:

I lived in Alaska for 10 years, in that time I ran many different brands including those listed above. The best tires bar none for winter driving are the nokian hakapeliitas. Blizzaks and michelins are fine but the Nokians are a class above in my opinion. The only thing is they are very soft so make sure as soon as winter is over to swap them out. For a more budget friendly option the Hankook winter tire performs remarkably well for much less money. (at least at the time they were significantly cheaper)

I agree with the right tire studiess do better than studded. Snow traction has nothing to do with studs, studs aid tires with poorer ice performance function on ice.

For reference I drove 40 miles to and from work for 10 years on mostly icy highways back then.

My 2 cents
H