From the Helm
11-28-2007, 05:28 PM
Mounted the 4 Kosei K1's in 17 x 8.5" with 225 17 Blizzak WS60's on my 335 with sport package.
So for it's been cold, but no real snow. As promised the tires have a ton of tread squirm and really soft construction. The benefit is major reduction in harshness on broken cold winter pavement compared to stock 18's. Another benefit is my total unwillingness to hammer the throttle for fear of burning out the WS60's in about 50 miles.
The downside is a major reduction in directional stability and susceptibility to cross winds that you won't find with H rated winter performance tires. Pleasantly surprised at how well the car does handle in transient response if you are smooth.
For those of you that have experienced the older Blizzak from the 90's and vowed never again (like me) you will not have the same reaction to these new WS60's.
Bridgestone gets a thumbs up for now, no they aren't the LM25's but they will certainly kick butt in the snow and ice we'll likely get tomorrow.
my $.02
So for it's been cold, but no real snow. As promised the tires have a ton of tread squirm and really soft construction. The benefit is major reduction in harshness on broken cold winter pavement compared to stock 18's. Another benefit is my total unwillingness to hammer the throttle for fear of burning out the WS60's in about 50 miles.
The downside is a major reduction in directional stability and susceptibility to cross winds that you won't find with H rated winter performance tires. Pleasantly surprised at how well the car does handle in transient response if you are smooth.
For those of you that have experienced the older Blizzak from the 90's and vowed never again (like me) you will not have the same reaction to these new WS60's.
Bridgestone gets a thumbs up for now, no they aren't the LM25's but they will certainly kick butt in the snow and ice we'll likely get tomorrow.
my $.02
