morning guys. winter is around the corner and was wondering what you guys use for the rain snow and slush. i live in ohio so the roads get terrriible around here. right now i have eagles that my parents bought. stock size. WORST tires ever. i hydroplane at 45 on the highway in mid to light rain

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2000 bonneville SLE, cleared headlights + taillights, 2 12'' Rockford Fosgate P3's, 2 Kenwood 1800 watt amps, 1 250 watt Mtx 2 chanel with an Alpine head unit.

I use Mastercraft Glacier Grip 2's Studded for the fron and non studded for the back.
I'm in north western Pa.

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- Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles
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I'll be using General Altimax Arctic snows this winter. Unstudded. From what the reviews on TireRack say they're one rocking winter tire.

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1999 Buick LeSabre Custom - Former car

Learn from the mistakes of others, that way when you mess up you can do so in new and interesting ways.

Non-studded Winterforce's 225 width. They are good on ice, but they really excel when you get into 3-4 inches of snow. Over the past 3 winters I have found that the tires can handle any depth of snow until the car bottoms out.

We're supposed to get snow tonight and I'm caught with my pants down....still have my summer tires on and my snow tires are back home 200 miles away Hopefully this snow holds off until the weekend.

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-Tom

2003 Silverado Ext. Cab - Charcoal - 128,000 miles - Stock...for now.
2000 SSEi - Gone, but not forgotten.

Just bought 2 new Blizzak WS70s... They cost a bit more, but are by far the best winter tire I have ever owned

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Current mods - FWI, Intense 1.0 PCM, 3.4"- 3.5", Intense MPS, AL 104s, 180 Stat , Intense/TG shiftkit, Aeroforce Interceptor scan gauge

Upcoming mods- 1.9 rockers, 105#springs, Headers, 103s, 3.3, tune..

To those running only two winter tires or studs only on the front... be VERY careful that you're not creating a dangerous oversteer situation. You may have traction up front, but the moment you go and take a turn the rears will be the first to swing out...

I too run the General Altimax Arctic in 215/60/16 - slightly skinnier than stock. Soft andsoupy sidewalls that are no good for handling (typical for any winter rubber), but winter traction and stability are excellent. You'd have to spend a LOT more to get a better performing tire.

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Jerry /// Past: 95 SSEi (June 2010 COTM) -- 04 GXP (July 2011 COTM)
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09 Lexus LS460 AWD -- 94,000km -- Daily Driver
09 White Hot G8 GT -- 155,000km (fuelly) -- LS3 Cam -- GM LS3 CNC Ported Heads -- Kooks 1 3/4" Long Tube Headers -- Solo Catback Midsection -- Hooker Maxflow Mufflers -- Pat G Tune -- Rotofab Intake -- Tein S-Tech Springs -- GXP FE3 Dampers -- BMR Subframe Cradle Inserts -- BMR Subframe Connectors -- Forgestar F14 Gold 18x9 +40 -- Michelin Pilot Super Sport 245/45/18 -- Maverick Man Carbon Fiber Spoiler

I'm going to try Goodyear Ultragrips this winter. They are studdable, but I won't be installing studs. They seem to be rated quite highly and have the deepest tread of the ones offered from TireRack.

I find that the ice radials have a shallow tread so the soft rubber wears really fast. They're great on ice, but only for the first winter or two I think. After that, the soft rubber wears down, the sipes have usually worn, and the tire begins to become more of an all season.

I would honestly say that you will be very happy with any designated winter / snow tire over an all season. If money is an issue, go with the cheapest you can find and you will still be very greatful.

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Ryan

2003 Bonneville SSEi - The Black Mirror SOLD!
2002 Bonneville SE - The Mutt Complete 2004 SLE interior, drivetrain, and body harness swap, ECC swap, HUD swap, black GXP wheels, GXP headlights and tinted tails - SOLD
2003 BMW 540i M Sport, 2001 BMW X5 4.4i, 2010 GMC Acadia, 2017 Grand Design Imagine 3150BH
1982 Cutlass Supreme - The fun one

I dunno if this interests you OP, but I saw in the Tires plus ad ( good Nov 1-30 ) you buy 3 Firestone winterforce tires, you get the 4th free

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Current mods - FWI, Intense 1.0 PCM, 3.4"- 3.5", Intense MPS, AL 104s, 180 Stat , Intense/TG shiftkit, Aeroforce Interceptor scan gauge

Upcoming mods- 1.9 rockers, 105#springs, Headers, 103s, 3.3, tune..

The posting that states about only running studded or unstudded winter tires on the front is dead on.
Here in my area all the tire shops have stopped putting winter tires only on the front of either choice.
One has a hugh lawsuit against them because someone was killed because they only had winters on the front of a fwd.
So none will install any winters unless you do all four. I just take the rims and tires in and get them mounted.
Also if I'm correct. All season tires in some states are not considered "winter" tires.
I may be wrong on that but I think it's correct.

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Cadet Blue....Not perfect...But paid for.
K&N Air Filter and Gutted air box. 180 Thermo Cleared Corners More to come.

"Unfortunately there is one thing standing between me and that property: the rightful owners."
- Hedley Lamarr, Blazing Saddles
"One morning I shot an elephant in my pajamas. How he got in my pajamas, I don't know." Capt. Geoffrey T. Spaulding - Groucho Marx - Animal Crackers

Just put on my Blizzaks yesterday.
Love them.

Any dedicated winter tire will be better than an all season.

You guys don't know the meaning of poor roads till you come here though :p

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06 Grand Prix GXP Diablosport Trinity , No DOD , Transgo SK , MSD 8.5MM Wires , NGK TR6IX plugs , LED's , Optima RedTop , Projector Retro , 3K Fogs , 20" Led Driving light , K&N CAI w/ Volant oversize air filter , Raybestos Brakes
94 SSEi NGK Plugs , Blue Streak Wires , Pulled Maf screen , Custom Exhaust , Raybestos Brakes , 12" MTX Audio sub and amp , Piaa Plasma Ion Foglight Housings , HIR His' and Lows' , Tinted Tails

picked up a pair of these for cheap, going on the wife's gp.