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I agree 100% that Blizzaks are the best regular snow tire (i.e. non-studded) available here in North America.
HOWEVER,
I do want to point out that they are worse than many other snow tires on dry pavement, both in terms of handling performance and tire wear. Why does that matter? Because some people (like me) live in areas that get periodic snow in the winter, but not enough to make it constant. For us, the Blizzaks are a larger compromise than those who live further North. The rubber is just too soft.
Some people obviously won't care and just want the best snow performance, period. I DO care though, which is why I lean toward other models like the Pirelli Snowsport/Snowcontrols and the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s. Almost as good snow performance, far better dry weather performance and tire durability in the dry.
HOWEVER,
I do want to point out that they are worse than many other snow tires on dry pavement, both in terms of handling performance and tire wear. Why does that matter? Because some people (like me) live in areas that get periodic snow in the winter, but not enough to make it constant. For us, the Blizzaks are a larger compromise than those who live further North. The rubber is just too soft.
Some people obviously won't care and just want the best snow performance, period. I DO care though, which is why I lean toward other models like the Pirelli Snowsport/Snowcontrols and the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s. Almost as good snow performance, far better dry weather performance and tire durability in the dry.
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12-12-2005, 04:48 AM
I have also heard others say this as well.
If you live in an area where snow falls very often, and in large quantities, then I think you'd find that most motorists would agree; the Blizzaks are unrivaled.
But if you're in an area that sees some snow, but most of your winter driving is on dry or merely wet pavement, the concensus seems to agree with you; that the Blizzaks might not be the best choice for you.
I notice on dry roads, my Blizzak's tend to be quite soft and almost spongy when I get "aggressive" in my driving style. But for the amount of snow I see annually, there is no better tire.
Good luck this winter. Be sure not to tailgate people.
If you live in an area where snow falls very often, and in large quantities, then I think you'd find that most motorists would agree; the Blizzaks are unrivaled.
But if you're in an area that sees some snow, but most of your winter driving is on dry or merely wet pavement, the concensus seems to agree with you; that the Blizzaks might not be the best choice for you.
I notice on dry roads, my Blizzak's tend to be quite soft and almost spongy when I get "aggressive" in my driving style. But for the amount of snow I see annually, there is no better tire.
Good luck this winter. Be sure not to tailgate people.
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12-13-2005, 06:56 AM
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I agree with everything said regarding Blizzaks. Over the past two weeks, I have been caught in minor snowstorms which left the highway covered in about one inch of snow. To me, this is where they really shine as the steering and braking are so much better. This has turned out to be a good investment as most of my mileage is in the three or four months of winter as I prefer to ride my motorcycle when the temperature is above 35 degrees.
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