Got some winter studded tires for the work Rav4, pleasantly surprised by the made in Germany moniker. Old Michelins had 80% tread but were weather checked out. Disappointed by dry pavement noise tho.
Any studded tire would make that noise on clean pavement.
Those General tires are very good even without studs in snow, but studs help in very compacted snow and on ice.
Today a blizzard rolled in, tires felt well planted on the highway. Was looking for a set of winters for the Honda- Toyo studded Observe, might have to reconsider if I save a few bucks.
The altimax arctic are a budget favorite for studded. much superior to the old cooper or firestone winterfarce
Could aways go studded Nokian or their budget line. The Nordman studded.