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TheProf · 11-03-2005, 07:51 AM

Hello,

Thanks for people's replies. So I've been reading a ton online as well as calling around, and here are some outcomes:

1) All of the Bridgestone (Blizzak or Revo-1) are composed to two different compounds. The really good rubber compound for the first 50% or so, and the rest is regular winter compound. Thus it didn't make sense to pay a premium for these tires and not get the excellent performance for the entire life of the tire

2) Nearly any winter tire will outdo the best all-season tires.

3) Prices vary no matter where or who you call. It seems to be mostly based on the position of the moon in the sky

As was suggested to me, I'm going to be getting rims as well. And I'm leaning towards the Viking snowteck winter tires as they were rated 2nd by consumer reports (after X-ice) but are substantially less expensive. Has anyone heard or used these?

thanks.

11-03-2005, 07:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
TheProf Crazy	Hello, Thanks for people's replies. So I've been reading a ton online as well as calling around, and here are some outcomes: 1) All of the Bridgestone (Blizzak or Revo-1) are composed to two different compounds. The really good rubber compound for the first 50% or so, and the rest is regular winter compound. Thus it didn't make sense to pay a premium for these tires and not get the excellent performance for the entire life of the tire 2) Nearly any winter tire will outdo the best all-season tires. 3) Prices vary no matter where or who you call. It seems to be mostly based on the position of the moon in the sky As was suggested to me, I'm going to be getting rims as well. And I'm leaning towards the Viking snowteck winter tires as they were rated 2nd by consumer reports (after X-ice) but are substantially less expensive. Has anyone heard or used these? thanks.