Wife needs new tires on her Jetta by winter. Any suggestions? Would like to keep it under 500 if possible.
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Best all season for a midsize car?
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There are sooooo many choices for tires on cars these days. You didn't mention the tire size. I will say I've had good customer feedback from the Pirelli P6 4 Season. Good tread design for snow traction. When looking for tires that will be decent in the snow, you want to look for a tire that has a tread pattern similar to snow tires on the market, a soft, small blocky and heavily siped tread. They won't be as good as actual snow tires, especially on a light weight little car like that, but as close as you can get.
I just bought a set of Bridgestone Blizzaks...
Supposed to be a top-of-the-line option for my car, but then again there aren't a lot of 18" snow tire choices with a 40-series sidewall!!
The best winter tires will be very soft compound, so you really have to swap them out in the spring or you'll just burn through them. I like that the Blizzaks have a lot of siping molded right in to the tread.
Supposed to be a top-of-the-line option for my car, but then again there aren't a lot of 18" snow tire choices with a 40-series sidewall!!
The best winter tires will be very soft compound, so you really have to swap them out in the spring or you'll just burn through them. I like that the Blizzaks have a lot of siping molded right in to the tread.
thinking maybe these
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...WR6ECDWS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...WR6ECDWS&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
zombie1969
1/2 ton status
The blizzak is a good snow tire.Noisy on dry roads and considering how fast roads get cleared they can be somewhat annoying.If conditions are so bad a good all season wont get you where you need to get safely stay home and throw a log on the fire.
defiantly not getting blizzaks, just a good allseason.
That's great advice assuming that you're already at home when the worst of the storm happens....
We got something like 6' of snow here last year, installing a set of all-season tires would mean that I'm parking at the bottom of the hill and walking the remaining 1.5 miles home.
i put these on the wifes 97 4 door jimmy when we had it... then all was well that i put them on my 87 z28 and 96 camaro.... liked the alot on all vehicles... drove camaro's in snow too...
http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=yoihTuiEJcfUgQfWhPiVDw&ved=0CEcQ8wIwAw
http://www.google.com/products/cata...a=X&ei=yoihTuiEJcfUgQfWhPiVDw&ved=0CEcQ8wIwAw
That's great advice assuming that you're already at home when the worst of the storm happens....
We got something like 6' of snow here last year, installing a set of all-season tires would mean that I'm parking at the bottom of the hill and walking the remaining 1.5 miles home.
Yup if the conditions are that bad I'm driving her to and from work in the duramax.
I have sold a few of those at the dealer. Kinda like the tread for an all season that will see snow. On a similar note, it's almost like the designers coudn't decide which tread to use... "Just throw one of everything on there!"
edit: I just sold a set of 4 right now. They look pretty decent in person, as far as car tires go. These were a 205/50R17 going on a similarly small Volvo S40. I'd feel good about using them.
I have sold a few of those at the dealer. Kinda like the tread for an all season that will see snow. On a similar note, it's almost like the designers coudn't decide which tread to use... "Just throw one of everything on there!"
edit: I just sold a set of 4 right now. They look pretty decent in person, as far as car tires go. These were a 205/50R17 going on a similarly small Volvo S40. I'd feel good about using them.
Probably gonna go with those or these
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...960PPRFT&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
these are what came on the car and two winters ago they did great started slipping with age last year.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...VR6RE92A&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...VR6RE92A&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes
Holy sticker shock Batman! Those things are expensive!
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zombie1969
1/2 ton status
That's great advice assuming that you're already at home when the worst of the storm happens....
We got something like 6' of snow here last year, installing a set of all-season tires would mean that I'm parking at the bottom of the hill and walking the remaining 1.5 miles home.
Last season was bad fur sure.I had to shovel of my roof!Buildings and houses were caving in left and right from the weight.I could have stayed home a few times and work wouldn't have a problem but it was the perfect opportunity to fire up the jimmy and tear up some snow.The day lighters were a life saver also lighting the way.
gotblazers
1/2 ton status
Goodyear Eagle GT,Assurance fuel max or Assurance Comfortred would all work well. If it was me i would probably run the Eagle Gt's or a triple tred or an all season eagle F1. We dont get much snow around here though 
All-season tires, not too sure, mostly in cars I don't have much experience, but I put Hankook winter i-pike's on my scoob, and the thing now grips better on snow and ice than it did on its summer tires in dirt. Amazing.
I've seen minivans (similar tire size) with TOYO Open Country's on them, if you want a tire that will do you good, there you go
I've seen minivans (similar tire size) with TOYO Open Country's on them, if you want a tire that will do you good, there you go
