[Jeikun]

Wow, great research, Dean! Thanks!

They were offering the WS70, I believe.

I'm looking at the X-Ice, ExtremeWinterContact, and the Blizzak WS70s still. I liked the snow/ice performance of the ExtremeWinterContacts, but since Reno stays relatively ice free, I may want some dry performance, like from the X-Ice.

From the spider charts on the test you linked, it shows them all relatively close, but the X-Ice has better wet stopping but the blizzaks have the best dry stopping (by quite a bit at that). Other than that, as far as acceleration and braking distances, they look to be about the same.

I'm fairly convinced that the X-Ice's are the best choice since our roads are more often dry than not, especially since they've got a $70 rebate (in a pre-paid card).

As far as tire sizes go, my OEM size is 215/45R17. Those are the most expensive at $162 ea. Could I go to a bigger size, like 215/55R17 to put the price at $144 ea.?

Originally Posted by Dean

Which model Blizzak are they offering? You don't want studs, do you?

Local Discount Tire locations will usually match TR or their own web site prices and give you a break on M&B if you tell them you can get it doene at Walmart for <$8ea.

You will probably have more options in a 225/45-17, not a 215.

I have the older version of the Hankook I*Cept Evo W310 and like them alot.

The Michelin X-Ice Xi2 is better, and has a $70 rebate/gift card.

Continental ExtremeWinterContact is also a good option. (225 only)

All will outperform and probably outlast the Blizzaks in our mostly dry winters and be 1/2 decent 3 season tires later.

215:
http://www.discounttiredirect.com/di...sw=true&cs=215
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...45&diameter=17

In 225:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/TireSe...45&diameter=17

Test:
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=135