Destination Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 factory 19" Kumhos have enough tread for summer driving, but not enough for this winter so I broke down and bought these from Tire Rack. They look so similar to the stock wheels. It hasn't snowed here yet, but the tires are wonderful on pavement - so quiet and smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkeaton Posted November 26, 2013 Report Share Posted November 26, 2013 That looks really nice. I'm thankful I dont live where it snows enough that I have to keep two sets of wheels/tires. I got 5 vehicles...would have no place to store the unused ones...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted November 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 27, 2013 that would be a lot of wheels and tires haha. At one time I had two sets of wheels for my convertible too, and the attic above the garage was pretty crowded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric04SiR Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Same winter tire for me, Blizzak WS70, but 17''. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted November 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2013 ^^have you had your WS70s in the snow yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Bennett Posted December 2, 2013 Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 Those look good. Frogbox and I are trying to do it on the cheap with 18" Jeep Wrangler wheels. :-) You will be amazed how wheel those tires work on snow, ice, and cold pavement. When temperatures are below 7C or 45F they are a must even on dry pavement. Cheers, Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted December 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2013 ^^ That's good to know. I had Blizzaks many years ago, and recall liking them, but I'm sure their design and rubber composition has changed since. the last snow tires I had were Michelin X-Ice on the Mazda 5 I had before the Journey. They performed well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted February 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 Two things: 1. As I'm sure most of you know, these tires are excellent in snow. They changed my car from being really good in snow, to being amazing in snow. We got pounded this winter here in CT, and I drove through some really crappy conditions with the utmost in confidence. I'm almost at the level of my wife's Forester, it's that good. 2. THANK YOU BRIDGESTONE!!!.... I won the tires for free through their Conquer The Cold contest. I guessed the temp at puck drop for the NHL Classic correctly at 17 degrees F. Supposedly in a few weeks I'll get a prepaid Visa with the amount I paid for the tires. Not too shabby. I also got a sweet Reebok softshell jacket in the deal. Already was Bridgestone customer for life, now even more so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTSGUY Posted February 20, 2014 Report Share Posted February 20, 2014 I have the same Blizzak Tires and they are FANTASTIC! I just hate driving on them when there isnt snow on the road cause I know im wearing them out. Im for sure gonna change them out when the weather starts getting much warmer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted February 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2014 I read an article in Car and Driver recently that said how quickly Blizzaks wear above 45F. They are only a 15k mile tire I think. yikes. That makes it tough here in CT cuz we can have warm weather between snow storms. I'm going to take mine off earlier than usual this year. I'd like to get three winters out of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destination Posted August 26, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 UPDATE... so far so good, this winter will be the forth winter. They are holding up nicely. dhh3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhh3 Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 Looking forward to snow in my new Trailhawk! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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