Gonna need a set of SUV winter tires soon in size 235/60/18. Snow traction is probably the most critical on my priority list. I've narrowed my selection down to these three, in no particular order:
- Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1
- Michelin Lattitude X-Ice Xi2
- Nokian Hakka R2 SUV
Any feedback on the above tires? I haven't been able to find a comparison test that looks at all three.
I'll probably be buying winter rims from TR at the same time, so it would be convenient to get the tires from them as well (free mount/balance), but that would leave out the Nokians. Between the Bridgestones and the Michelins, the Bridgestones seem to be more highly rated on TR.
Nokians would be the most expensive of the three, and would require me to go through a local dealer, but price is low on my priority list. I just want a good winter tire. I know there have been some issues with the Nokians being out of round and needing to be replaced, which adds to the hassle. Not sure if they've gotten better since those last year quality issue reports...
I'm open to other suggestions too, but please don't recommend tires that are not available in size 235/60/18.
Thanks!
- Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1
- Michelin Lattitude X-Ice Xi2
- Nokian Hakka R2 SUV
Any feedback on the above tires? I haven't been able to find a comparison test that looks at all three.
I'll probably be buying winter rims from TR at the same time, so it would be convenient to get the tires from them as well (free mount/balance), but that would leave out the Nokians. Between the Bridgestones and the Michelins, the Bridgestones seem to be more highly rated on TR.
Nokians would be the most expensive of the three, and would require me to go through a local dealer, but price is low on my priority list. I just want a good winter tire. I know there have been some issues with the Nokians being out of round and needing to be replaced, which adds to the hassle. Not sure if they've gotten better since those last year quality issue reports...
I'm open to other suggestions too, but please don't recommend tires that are not available in size 235/60/18.
Thanks!