These stock tires suck on snow/ice

[phillipvb]

We had our first snowfall of the year yesterday and today. I had to travel to another town for Thanksgiving dinner, and boy, the stock Hankook tires suck. I had to make four attempts to get up a residential street that is on a hill before I finally made it to the top. Then after dinner, I had to get a push by a family member to get out of my spot on the side of the street. Any suggestions on some decent studded snow tires? I have accounts with both Les Schwab and Big O Tires.

 

[RMinNJ]

General altimax are studdable.. great snow ratings.
I'm taking my chances with new all seasons; continental pure contacts.

Yes the stock tires suck in snow.. I could not get out if my flat driveway.

 

[The Champ]

The OE Hankook's are crap.

No need for studded snow tires. The studs only help you on ice or hard packed snow - all other times they reduce traction. How much driving do you do on ice?

Most of the major tire brands have very good quality non-studded winter tires. I happen to have the Goodyear Ultra Grips and am very happy with them.

 

[StickyToes]

I'm on my second winter running a set of Blizzak tires. They do quite well.

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[carsNskis]

Do not run studs unless you encounter >50% ICE driving.

Snow tires only benefit from studs in icy conditions, at all other times they increase braking distances, reduce traction, tear up the road, and add weight and noise

ANY snow tire will be better than THE BEST all season in snow and cold.

it's not the size, it's how you drive it....

 

[JustSonic]

I hear that Blizzaks are the bomb here in Utah conditions. If they are good enough for our snowy mountain terrain I assume they would be good everywhere else too.

 

[Ltz15]

Here in Western New York snow tires are a must. I have a second set of aluminum rims from tire rack (only $47 a rim) with 225/60/r16 snows on them. You can't afford NOT to have a good grip on the road.


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