Continental SecureContact AW
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I was thinking 215/70R16 which they don't have. That's the tire size Sportage came with and I'm thinking of going with all weather tires forward. WeatherReady 2 looks very good as well but also lacking the size.
@rstcso - This is why you picked the best for your wife, daughter, grandchildren for the trips.
32F wet packed to ice in main lanes. Side roads not touched yet. Not making the turn in your RAV4. Left front flat and bent at odd angle. I stopped to see if OK, he actually had Michelin CC2's but looked at least 1/2 worn. He said it's very slippery out and didn't understand why he had so many issues as he bought great recommended Michelins. The VikingContact 8's no issues even trying harder brake and acceleration.
32F wet packed to ice in main lanes. Side roads not touched yet. Not making the turn in your RAV4. Left front flat and bent at odd angle. I stopped to see if OK, he actually had Michelin CC2's but looked at least 1/2 worn. He said it's very slippery out and didn't understand why he had so many issues as he bought great recommended Michelins. The VikingContact 8's no issues even trying harder brake and acceleration.
We’ve been a Michelin CC2 household for anything but the truck. The current CC2 seems noisier than the original. My wife’s RAV will probably need tires this year, as the oem Dunlop PT20s are losing their siping now at about 20k and half tread. The RAV is a little noisy, and rain start/stop is a big deal in our commute. If these tires come in quieter than the CC2, I’ll be very interested in it.
They don't have the tests at Tire Rack but consider the Nokian Remedy WRG5 also. It was new I think last year. Like the Continental SecureContact AW it also is asymmetrical and can be cross rotated to even out wear and noise. Discount Tire does carry them or can get them. Sadly DT was $50 more per tire for them mounted/balanced, no certificates then my local independent shop. Shop around online and with mounting costs if you do consider them.
It flurried all day yesterday, warmed a bit enough to melt sidewalk/driveway and many roads. Sun went down still flurried and covered everything like in the morning but colder. Ice underneath anything driven on. I went to firehouse at 2:30am for a call, got back at 5am. I took my Accord with 6/32" Goodyear WinterCommand Ultra. Definitely not a as confidence inspiring as the new VC8's and AWD of Pilot. No real issues just a bunch more spin from right front on the FWD 6MT starting but not sitting there not moving either. Stop/turn had a couple quick ABS pulses but expected. We'll see what the winter '26-'27 choices are for the Accord to replace them. They will be full winter. Spring may also get new 3 season for it. Conti DWS06+ on short list for that.
The Ford F550 Ambulance with the front highway style ribbed tires $UCK$ in the snow for stop/turn. Locked 4hi does help a bit in braking keeping force even some between front/rear. At least keeps fronts from locking up/sliding ABS. We had a younger guy on duty to drive but he deferred to me to drive it to the call. I made him drive back from Hospital and try some scenarios for practice/experience. Nothing like 4am parking lot sliding, I mean stopping/turning practice in an ambulance
. Gotta do it when it's available.
LED high beams with HID lows/HID Hella DE fogs work pretty well also. Every "clear" tire path is ice.
The Ford F550 Ambulance with the front highway style ribbed tires $UCK$ in the snow for stop/turn. Locked 4hi does help a bit in braking keeping force even some between front/rear. At least keeps fronts from locking up/sliding ABS. We had a younger guy on duty to drive but he deferred to me to drive it to the call. I made him drive back from Hospital and try some scenarios for practice/experience. Nothing like 4am parking lot sliding, I mean stopping/turning practice in an ambulance
. Gotta do it when it's available.LED high beams with HID lows/HID Hella DE fogs work pretty well also. Every "clear" tire path is ice.
I absolutely loved the DWS06+ on our Audi Q5. Great wet/dry, quiet and smooth. A great tire for maximum confidence.
Get out there and drive more.
Sadly here in NY Sam's no longer offers road hazard. They do run free install but not always when I looked. Costco has limited brand choices but free install with 5 year road hazard.
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Ouch, they still do here. Free road hazard, 4 year roadside assistance, etc.Get out there and drive more.
Sadly here in NY Sam's no longer offers road hazard. They do run free install but not always when I looked. Costco has limited brand choices but free install with 5 year road hazard.
When I called they said NY will honor it if purchased in another state but not available in NY due to some insurance regulations etc.
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dang, that's weird
Perhaps there will be a Bridgestone Blizzak WS100 showing up in 2026. It's been a long 7 years since the WS90 was introduced, in January 2019.
Just a heads up on the Pirelli P-Zero A/S Plus 3's they are "just ok to meh" in the snow. But as the Tire Rack UHP All-Season group test said The Pirelli P-Zero A/S Plus 3's are a neutral tire with minimal understeer. OH BOY ARE THEY!! I can only test then so far in Minnesota winter but I was able to push them a bit in the dry and it is such a nice tire to drive, even at the greasy 10/32's depth. Where my other A/S tires (Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, Continental Extreme 06+, Continental Control Sport A/S plus, and General G-Max-05 A/S would be starting to understeer these are still dead neutral. I can't wait for 5/32 and warm pavement. I still have to wear out my my Continental Control Sport A/S plus on my summer rims till I can transfer these to them. My AWD car is setup with more weight in the rear and extensive suspension tuning to make it as neutral a FWD bias AWD car can be. I was suprised how much different I could make with spring rubbers spring rate increase and corner balancing.
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My only complaint with the past sets of Blizzaks I had was how fast they wore out the multicell as compared to others I have/had. As the Blizzaks approach 6/32" it was like an instant "what the flock happened" for traction. Great in snow/ice but fastest wearing of any versions in my use.
Unfortunately?? I see a lot of dry highway and local, seems more each year. I like the snow and driving on it, just those around me scare me.
Review from CANADA . It's a start .
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Continental/SecureContact-AW.htm
https://www.tyrereviews.com/Tyre/Continental/SecureContact-AW.htm
