Evo Winter Tires

[EvilEvo]

I am stuck on what to buy for winter tires. I am going to get either the Dunlop Graspic or the Blizzak WS-50. Both have crappy speed ratings but I will not pay over $200 more for an H rating. My question is, is there honestly a large difference in snow/ice traction between the two? Or is there any other tires I should look at for winter? They need to be 235/45/17 and I dont want to spend over $130 a tire. Thanks everyone!

Tim

[HondaKiller]

I would recommend the Blizzaks, simply because I have experience with them, they are great winter tires.
And how fast do you intend to drive around this winter with a brand new Evo?

[EvilEvo]

It was brand new :) Not really anymore. Thats why I wont spend the extra cash on tires rated over 100. The only thing I wanted to know is if there is a difference between the two tires or is it just brand name kinda stuff. Doesn't anyone have experience on both blizzaks and a different brand?

[Kracka]

Hankook W300's are only $98 each at Discount Tire in your size and are V speed rated. I have no direct experience with Hankook tires, but supposedly they are decent. You could also consider going with a skinnier tire which would help with snow traction.

[EvilEvo]

Thats what I've heard (About being skinnier) but I am also going to be driving these on the road :) I live in Madison which gets plowed pretty well I am sure (Never been here for a winter) so I just need something that will work if needed but also nice on dry road. I also plan to race it on a lake in the winter a few times (I know Im asking too much for $120 a piece tires). Ive never heard of Hankook btw... you personally know someone that used them or just hear-say?

[Kracka]

DSMChick I know has some summer performance tires by Hankook, and all Kia's come with Hankooks from the factory. Ask Unreal what kind of experiences he had with Hankooks while working for Kia.

[EvilEvo]

I dont think I could use the OEM Tires from a Kia on my car :) Something just doesnt right there.

[A//// Guy]

Are'nt your factory evo tires all season? With all wheel drive having winter tires takes away all the fun, because then you have alot more traction.

I had all season continentals on my 1g awd for the past 3 years and winter driving was awesome, plenty of traction but also enough slippage for some parking lot fun. No more winters for it now :(

[CVD]

I wouldnt worry about speed ratings. Any tire that is soft enough and has deep enough tread to make an excellent snow tire is going to be damn scary over 100mph. I found this out the hard way, getting hard on the brakes from 125mph I thought I was going to end up in a ditch.

[EvilEvo]

They are as far away from all season tires you can get. Extremely sticky when warm but when cold (Even on a decently warm day) I can spin through first without trying too hard. When warm they are insane. But you can not use them in snow (Unless you dont want to ever stop)