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mlobo · 10-08-2004, 01:43 PM

First, let me say I'm not new to cars, nor am I new to snow driving. I've lived in CO all my life, and I know how to handle a car on snow. What I'd like to know is how well certain tires will do in snow of varying depths. I have a 91 Civic Si, and I'm considering a couple options.

First, since the car needs new tires now anyway, going with a set of performance all seasons. Specifically either BFGoodrich Traction T/A or Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. Via TireRack, these were shown as the best snow traction of the perfomance all seasons. I've had combo tires in the past, and they do fine with most snow depths on roads that get plowed, even on ski trips. From those who have these tires, how well do they do in snow? I know they won't be as good as snow tires, but up to what level of snow accumulation will they be passable?

Second, a set of dedicated snow tires, specifically either Blizzak WS-50 or Dunlop Graspic DS-2. Any experience with these tires? How well do they handle when you're not on snow and ice? How's the tread life?

I know the snows will be the best option for snow drving, but how well can I expect to do with the latest combo tires?

10-08-2004, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
mlobo Upright	Snow tires vs. all season First, let me say I'm not new to cars, nor am I new to snow driving. I've lived in CO all my life, and I know how to handle a car on snow. What I'd like to know is how well certain tires will do in snow of varying depths. I have a 91 Civic Si, and I'm considering a couple options. First, since the car needs new tires now anyway, going with a set of performance all seasons. Specifically either BFGoodrich Traction T/A or Firestone Firehawk Indy 500. Via TireRack, these were shown as the best snow traction of the perfomance all seasons. I've had combo tires in the past, and they do fine with most snow depths on roads that get plowed, even on ski trips. From those who have these tires, how well do they do in snow? I know they won't be as good as snow tires, but up to what level of snow accumulation will they be passable? Second, a set of dedicated snow tires, specifically either Blizzak WS-50 or Dunlop Graspic DS-2. Any experience with these tires? How well do they handle when you're not on snow and ice? How's the tread life? I know the snows will be the best option for snow drving, but how well can I expect to do with the latest combo tires?