Originally Posted By: Jetronic
I couldn't find any wit a V-rating, only H-rated which would be run of the mill here...
I'm using Michelin Crossclimate in 205/50VR17 as my performance winter tyre. It's perfect for my use, last year we had 10 days of snow but the main roads got cleared after day 1, the smaller roads on day 2.
I had been considering cooper weathermaster snow in the same size, but I simply don't get enough snow here.
H is sufficient for a performance winter
Please keep us updated on how the CrossClimate is, how long they last, etc. Too bad Michelin doesn't sell it in the US. It's interesting to see how the new European all-season tires are different than the all-weather tires sold here. The only all-season tires common to both sides of the ocean are the Nokian WRG3 and Vredestein Quatrac line. The Hankook Optimo 4S and Kumho Solus HA31 are only sold in Canada, not the USA.
Originally Posted By: Evili
This is going to sound weird, but the best winter tires I ever had were the original Goodyear Aquatreds, the ones that looked like two narrow tires mounted side-by-side on the same rim, with a deep groove in between.
Had them on an '82 VW Rabbit diesel, and that thing would chew through snow-covered roads like a Jeep. Never had a "proper" winter tire that performed as well as those old Aquatreds.
These, right?
I can see why they'd be good in snow. Like you said, they're like two narrow tires mounted side-by-side, so it helps press down on the road better. Especially on a car as light as an old Rabbit.