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Originally Posted By: rangerfan24 I ditched the Chineese tire idea. Anybody know which tire is better in snow and rain? The primacy MXv4 or the Pilot exalto a/s. Thanx Also, what makes a tire grip well in snow and rain. Doe sit have to primarily do with tread pattern or is it more with rubber...

Originally Posted By: 97tbird After a lot of research, I have 99% decided to go with Gerneral altimax HP for my wife's 2003 Elantra. (205/60/15 instead of the OEM 195/60/15). Isn't it always warm in NC?? If so your best bet would have been a set of dedicated summer performance tires instead of...

Originally Posted By: Ken42 I will be looking for new tires soon for my 05 Elantra and was wondering whats the differences between touring and sport. Thanks Ken You simply want tire with the best traction. Follow Capri's advice and check both tires specs (traction, treadware and temperature...

Originally Posted By: bluemax1 Got the newer model Hakka R and I have to say, Nokian makes incredible winter tires. With both the Hakka RSi and Hakka R, I only really realize how bad conditions are when I step out of the car. had a couple of times when I'm driving normally and wondering why...

Quote: At least they where courteous enough to drive in a lane. 'Round here they tend to straddle lanes, so even with your pre-planning for the winter you are trapped behind a row of inconsiderate monkeys who have no buisness being on the road. Alex. Passing All-Season tire clowns is my...

Originally Posted By: Audi Junkie How about cold-wet-dusting of snow? Do we need a full snow for that? We know a summer tire won't work. The answer is all-seasons. Think you have a good comeback for that? Yes. Your beloved a/s tire still will be rock hard and worthless in this situation. Zero...

Is there an icon for whiny maggot? We should get one.

Bwaaa!!! Why don't you write certified letter of complain to George Bush?

Originally Posted By: SubLGT Originally Posted By: Drew99GT ........Now, obviously, a full on dedicated snow tire is going to be better, especially on ice when braking, but a Subaru Outback with AWD and a quality all season tire like the Triple tread is likely going to do better in a blizzard...

Originally Posted By: Drew99GT Once again, oil"NOOB"............proving his name. Should be "tirenoob". This is the same guy that tried to prove to all of us that sunlight doesn't increase tire pressure. I live in CO and have to deal with 2 foot blizzards on a regular basis, and myself or any...

Originally Posted By: mrsilv04 ^^^^^ It's a real shame that this site doesn't have an "ignore" function... yes it is. some sheeple just can't take all the "offense".

Originally Posted By: harrydog A/S tires can not improve? That's simply a ridiculous statement. They're improving all the time. Some of the current A/S will outperform a dedicated winter tire from years ago. That's improvement. And it will continue to improve. Just like multi-weight oils have...

Originally Posted By: ChiTDI Didn't know the mounting and balancing was free when you buy tires and rims simultaneously. Yes if you buy wheels and tires together they can mount and balanced them for free if you want. I did my summers that way.

I don't care who you talked too I seen some B S and I commented on it, it's called freedom of speech. I'm not a negative person but when I see some ridiculosly obvious B S I do tend to react negatively. And don't be all offended by "innapropriate words" while at the same time you calling...

La who? :)