You live in LT, get the Blizzak DMV, or LTs. It rarely gets above 45 up there, correct? Perfect spot for winters. I’m down the hill in Sac and I’m gonna switch back and forth between winters and daily tires when I’m headed up to ski.
I'm actually in Grass Valley now, but I still spend a lot of time up in Tahoe. Blizzaks are not rated well on dry and wet roads. The Cross Climate is rated high in all categories across the board. I will mostly encounter ice and light snow, but also want good control and braking on wet and dry surfaces. Thoughts?
Unless you drive like a maniac on dry roads, you will be fine with winter tires.
Nice, I’ve been eyeing those and the Bridgestones. I like that the Coopers are lighter and made in the USA is a plus too. The rubber compound of the Nokian and Bridgestones are just superior to everyone else. They have a bit of marshmallow feel as things warm up, but are crazy good in the cold.
I can't speak for Nokian but for Bridgestone it really depends on the tire. The factory tire for the Ranger (Dueler RH-S) I felt was absolutely garbage but now I have the Revo 3 and i like it for the most part. I recently got some experience with the snow we just got and i have to say it is ok for winter but then again it isnt a winter tire. Could you get by for a bit? Sure but i would not recommend for a dedicated winter tire.
No, I’m strictly talking Blizzaks. It’s all about the rubber compound. Everyone puts hundreds of sipes in their tires. Nokian Hakkapalitta and Bridgestone Blizzaks are just a step above in the winter categories.
I just stumbled across the ratings for the Hankook DynaPro ATMs. I'm surprised they did so well in testing. Handling - Good, Noise - Good, Hydroplaning - Very Good, Snow Traction - Very Good, Ride Comfort - Fair, Rolling Resistance - Very Good. They were rated towards the top of all All Terrain Truck Tire. Fair Wet and Dry braking.
