Winter Tires
 

Hi,

I'm new here and need some input on winter tires for my 2005 6i 5-door. I live in New England and plan to get a set of four snow tires mounted on dedicated wheels. Any input would be greatly appreciated-especially if you live in a snowy area. I'd didn't turn up a current thread on this topic via search. Thanks!

RE: Winter Tires
 

Dunlop Wintersport M3's in 205/50R17 on the stock 17" wheels work terrific. I do a ton of snow driving.

RE: Winter Tires
 

Nokia RSI tires (Rain, Snow, Ice) are very good tires and are big sellers in Canada, Russia and Finland. They are made in Finland where it snows a lot. Of course, after I bought mine and an extra set of wheels, snowfall in New Jersey has diminished greatly.

RE: Winter Tires
 

Nokinas are indeed the best IMO...but for the money, Winterforce is pretty decent and very inexpensive. Get some 16" steelies and some 205/60-16s for about $65 each...

RE: Winter Tires
 

Hi, I'm on my 3rd set of tires on my 2005 6i 4cyl. The mich mx3's lasted 30k and really sucked in the rain/snow. 2nd set were ntb regent touring made by cooper. Real good in wet/snow by only lasted 28k. I just put on a set of yoke as430 with a 60k wearout. I'll keep you posted. I sure hope these last longer that the first two sets. BTW: ntb treated me very fairly by giving me the credit for the bad mile wear out on the regent touring tires. Steve from St.Louis,MO


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