Years ago I had a set of Hakkas. Yes, great snow traction. Downside was as mentioned, noisy, and also a little prone to wander on dry pavement. And I suspect the newer compounds on all winter tires are better at handling ice than they used to be.
Winter Tires
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However, Nokian makes tires.
Does anyone know who in TO carries Nokian WR or the NRW line?
However, Nokian makes tires.
Does anyone know who in TO carries Nokian WR or the NRW line?
I have found the Michelin Alpines to be great snow tires. I was all over the road last year until I put a pair on my front wheel drive. The difference was night and day.
Soft compound tires that do not last very long may seem like a waste of money, but it's the soft compound that give you better traction (besides the tread pattern).
If your tire manages to get through the ice and snow and makes good contact with the road, there is a portion of the rubber that is going to wear down.
Look at any car races. The tires they use don't last more then a few hours, but they have the best traction.
You probably don't need this kind of traction 99% of the time you are driving, but that 1% when you do need it may save your life.
If your tire manages to get through the ice and snow and makes good contact with the road, there is a portion of the rubber that is going to wear down.
Look at any car races. The tires they use don't last more then a few hours, but they have the best traction.
You probably don't need this kind of traction 99% of the time you are driving, but that 1% when you do need it may save your life.
I find that all-season radials do the job...
After more than 20 years of driving in a variety of conditions, including 6 years in Edmonton, and 2 years in Northern BC, I have found that unless you are living in a snow/ice environment for the entire winter, top of the line all-season radials will get you through.
There is no problem with changing over the tires, or putting on the snows too early or taking off to early, etc.
My personal fave are the Michelin MX-4's.
On the other hand, based on what I've seen for driving skills in the GTA and the inability of many to adapt to the changing environment with respect to their driving, maybe all those yahoos should have snow tires to give the rest of us a fighting chance.
After more than 20 years of driving in a variety of conditions, including 6 years in Edmonton, and 2 years in Northern BC, I have found that unless you are living in a snow/ice environment for the entire winter, top of the line all-season radials will get you through.
There is no problem with changing over the tires, or putting on the snows too early or taking off to early, etc.
My personal fave are the Michelin MX-4's.
On the other hand, based on what I've seen for driving skills in the GTA and the inability of many to adapt to the changing environment with respect to their driving, maybe all those yahoos should have snow tires to give the rest of us a fighting chance.
