Winter tire recommendations

[meomyo]

30k on the cross climate 2 and still alot of tread so i am suprised..I can likely get another 6+ months out of them till NEXT winter-and i run them year round

 

[DBV1]

30k on the cross climate 2 and still alot of tread so i am suprised..I can likely get another 6+ months out of them till NEXT winter-and i run them year round

That is impressive! Do they work well in the winter too and has your range been affected much? I have 22,000 miles on my original OEM tires and they already need replaced. Fronts are at 5/6 and rears 3/4. Was going to get snow tires for the winter, but maybe just get cross climates 2?

 

[meomyo]

That is impressive! Do they work well in the winter too and has your range been affected much? I have 22,000 miles on my original OEM tires and they already need replaced. Fronts are at 5/6 and rears 3/4. Was going to get snow tires for the winter, but maybe just get cross climates 2?

Range is same as was on original tires for sure. In colorado they work great on snow and ice for us. Sure snows would be better but we used to run sep snows on diff rims but now just run all weather tires

 

[zivac87]

Will this fit Plaid 21" rear rims? I dont get NA0 spec...

 

[Werecow]

Had Vredestein Quatrac Pro XLs mounted a few weeks ago. No snow to test in yet but great in the rain so far.

 

[TylerH427]

Wheels/tires are mounted. Overall I’m happy with how it looks. Way better than the tempest wheel. Have 5 miles on them so hopefully things go wellView attachment 870766

How do you like the vredsteins?

 

[Spyderman09]

How do you like the vredsteins?

I am not who you asked but I have the Vredestein Wintrac Pros for about 3 weeks now and really impressed. They're not as sticky (of course) as the Pilot Sport but I have felt really good with them on snow, ice, and dry roads in the cold. I also ordered the Tesla set and cancelled after not receiving.

I was debating between the Pirelli and Vredestein but happy with my choice. Solid ride, slightly louder but I don't have super discerning ears for that. Ride is solid. If I had to do it again I'd go wider/staggered, but I'm happy with 20" 255 square for winter and can have my 21" Arachnids wide ones hold for summer.

 

[impastu]

Just returned from an overnight trip to Okemo and the Pirelli’s did great in deep snow through the hills.

 

[EightYears]

How do you like the vredsteins?

very happy with them. Great sport winter tire.

 

[theheff]

How do you like the vredsteins?

They have been excellent this ski season for me. I have no problem over snowy passes where others lose traction. They have also been great on dry pavement for more spirited driving. The best winter tire you can get for a performance Tesla IMO.

 

[WilliamG]

I’m on the Tesla Pirelli PZERO Winter 19” option and it’s been great. I can still pull ~2 seconds to 60 on them, which is crazy. Value-for-money wise they can’t be beaten at $2750 including TPMS and install (if you ask me).

 

[tezcatcatl]

I am driving on Hankook Winter I*cept EVO3 X W330A

It handles extermely well so far, but the noise level is horrendous.
It is supposed to be only 1db louder than my summer tires but no sir..
Even if it is just 1db louder, the noise is so distinct, it is very disturbing.

Since it doesn't have that acoustic foam, you can hear the road noise echoing and THEN getting into the cabin.
Next week I am starting a 5000km round trip. I will use noise cancelling headphones...

Update.
I have been driving on them for 15500 kilometers and when it comes to handling, I can only recommend -if you can ignore the noise level-.
I can't compare the noise to other winter tires as I haven't tried any.
I haven't been to deep snow but I have been down to -7 degrees and highways. Did multiple 1000-3000 kilometers long trips in Europe.
Not once had an issue. I still accelerate the same as my Pilot Sports which I recently trashed as they had 3mm depth left.
I used them for 50.200 kilometers, not sure how many kilometers the previous owner did on them.
When the summer comes, I will put on P Zeros this time and see how they are comparing to Pilot Sports.

 

[meomyo]

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Will this fit Plaid 21" rear rims? I dont get NA0 spec...

look somewhat like the cross climate 2...but with a center groove...cc2 have been amazing in snow this winter in colorado

 

[Crutonius]

Like these Blizzaks? : https://www.tirerack.com/tires/Tire...Model+S+AWD+Performance&autoModClar=245/45-19

I got these last week because they were on sale. I have to say I wouldn't recommend them. They feel like I'm driving on goo. Extremely squishy handling to the point that it's a little concerning at highway speeds.

 

[dark cloud]

I got these last week because they were on sale. I have to say I wouldn't recommend them. They feel like I'm driving on goo. Extremely squishy handling to the point that it's a little concerning at highway speeds.

Any winter tire is going to have more tread movement than summer's or all season's of course, due to its softness, compound, and all that siping permitting the wedges of tire to move and grab snow and displace moisture is what gives traction.

Further to this, going off of memory, I believe Blizzaks are tires that have a dual compound, whereby they have a very soft outer layer, so the consumers and reviewers claim how good they are on ice when new, but after a few thousand miles that soft layer wears away quickly leaving a harder (or regular winter softness) compound for the life of the tire. So give it some time, wear them down and they will firm up?

 

[zivac87]

look somewhat like the cross climate 2...but with a center groove...cc2 have been amazing in snow this winter in colorado

After 3000 km with the tires i need to say its really impressive how it handles in both snow (alps) and dry conditions, my only concern now is durability with this kind of performance on 2.2t car

 

[ct101]

Any winter tire is going to have more tread movement than summer's or all season's of course, due to its softness, compound, and all that siping permitting the wedges of tire to move and grab snow and displace moisture is what gives traction.

Further to this, going off of memory, I believe Blizzaks are tires that have a dual compound, whereby they have a very soft outer layer, so the consumers and reviewers claim how good they are on ice when new, but after a few thousand miles that soft layer wears away quickly leaving a harder (or regular winter softness) compound for the life of the tire. So give it some time, wear them down and they will firm up?

Can confirm on Blizzaks.

5th season in, probably near EOL, but the tires have defintely firmed up on my Acura. Definitely not the grip they once had, but they still “work”.

 

[Colorchange]

Just got brand new 19" P Zero Winters installed factory sizes 255F 285R. Excellent grip and handling for a winter tire. Really good in the snow (I live in Tahoe) Not very noisy either. Can't comment about tread life.

 

[tomsla]

Typically I go with Michelin Alpin if below 40 degrees F continuously:

https://www.thetirelab.com/michelin-alpin-6/

Michelin - THE NEW MICHELIN ALPIN 6 TIRE: THE WINTER TIRE WITH LONG-LASTING PERFORMANCE

Michelin presented the new MICHELIN Alpin 6 tire at the Paris Motor Show in October 2018: the latest-generation winter tire for passenger cars. This long-lasting performance tire is destined for the European market.

www.michelin.com

If it is only occasionally below 40, I would consider all season tires.

 

[meomyo]

After 3000 km with the tires i need to say its really impressive how it handles in both snow (alps) and dry conditions, my only concern now is durability with this kind of performance on 2.2t car

very good to know...