Donuts (I mean testing Blizzaks)

Don't you love snow tires? Note no skidding - maybe you should try with DTC on or DSC off. I like my LM-60's.

My Hokian Hakkapelita's were awesome today.

BJ

awesome pic!

We haven't gotten enough snow to drive on in like 2 years. Global warming I guess.

I um "tested" my blizzaks yesterday as well.

Although it was supposed to put her summer-only car, I put Blizzaks on my wife's TT each November and then go back to the summer tires the first week of April. She prefers this to driving our SUV. The Blizzaks turn the car into a great winter driver as it pulls well through the snow and cold. Last winter was a bit warm, unusually so, and the Blizzaks were a little spongy feeling, but otherwise great. I put Continental Winter Contacts on my summer car at the same schedule, and while they feel a bit stiffer, I'm not sure if they would be as good at pulling through the snow (haven't tried yet). Even without snow/ice, I'm a believer in switching out summer high-performance tires when the temps go low and the threat of weather exists.

Nice picture and enjoy the ride!

donquixotesque,

I am considering some Blizzaks too. How do you like them?

I am curious as to what size of bluzzaks did you go with? Also, what are you doing in regards to a spare?

Thanks!

17" Blizzak WS70.

I've been driving in a decent amount of slow lately and without any problem. Pretty impressed with them actually. I had never driven a RWD in snow before so I was quite unsure if I should get the RWD or X-drive. Since I wanted a manual, I had to go with the RWD. No complaints so far. The only thing I haven't tried yet is drive on hilly roads which I've heard can be problematic in the snow.

No spare. If I go out of town, I take one of the all season tires just in case...

Originally Posted by donquixotesque

The only thing I haven't tried yet is drive on hilly roads which I've heard can be problematic in the snow.

Zero issue with Blizzaks or other serious snow tire.