Never heard of these tires or the manufacturer.
https://apnews.com/article/snow-tir...all-traction-ca63f0573922bb4ec12cfa3d537dfee7
https://apnews.com/article/snow-tir...all-traction-ca63f0573922bb4ec12cfa3d537dfee7
Snow tire recall - Fortune Tormenta and Prinx Hicountry
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What is interesting is that the tires pass the European version of the test and can be sold there with the Alpine (3PMSF) symbol, but they do not pass the US and Canadian test, so can't be sold with the symbol in the US and Canada.
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Not surprising. What snow tires work best for you?
Not surprising. What snow tires work best for you?
Just had my studded Glacier Grips installed last week!
How different can they be? Reminds me of when I worked for Frontier Airlines. We would have EASA vs FAA airworthiness directives on items. WellI hate to say it but if European aircraft regulators are finding an issue it should still be an issue in the USA.
The European test is a braking test and the US test is an acceleration test. The braking test tends to have snow pile up in front of the tires and - apparently - produces higher values.
If you get on a road that is too snowy. you will feel tormentaed until you are back on dry pavement. And if you lose control entirely, you may suddenly prinx into an uncontrolled slide.
I thought they were identical
Didn't the symbol and standards originate in Canada?
The US and Canada worked on the standard together, but the intent was to satisfy a Quebec request. The European test came much later.
Rather be able to stop than accelerate! Interesting though, need to read up on specs.
For those who want to understand the snow traction testing issue better:
Barry's Tire Tech: Winter and All Weather Tires (Updated Apr, 2024)
Barry's Tire Tech: Winter and All Weather Tires (Updated Apr, 2024)
Michelin Cross Climates are the best tire I have had in the rain since I used Pirelli Centurato's in the early 70's. Have not had chance to try Cross Climates in Snow yet. I drove TR4 across the Rockies and Sierras through early 70's worst blizzard to then. Could not see where the pavement ended. Steered back on when I felt gravel. Steered into a truck stop. Had sense to see if I could take off before coming to a full stop. Nope, so I headed back out to the road. Made it to California.
