Date:         Tue, 23 Sep 2003 07:23:34 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
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From:         Shawn Wright <swright@ZUIKO.SLS.BC.CA>
Subject:      Re: WANTED: winter tires
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> On Mon, 22 Sep 2003, Mark Tuovinen wrote:
>
> > Skip the Blizzaks, get a set(4) Nokian Hakkapelitta's. They will cost more
> > initially, but less in the long run. They will give you better traction, less
> > road noise, and last longer than anything I have ever driven on. Note: I work
> > for an automobile dealership in Anchorage, AK and have driven on many
> > different tires with & w/o studs in the last 25yrs here. While a rear wheel
> > drive can get by with snow tires on the rear only, I do not recommend it. By
> > running snow tires on the drive wheels only you compromise your vehicles
> > handling and braking abilities. The few extra dollars saved when you buy only
> > two tires will disappear rapidly when you pay your insurance deductible after
> > an accident.
> >

I've been following this thread with interest as I ponder new tires, either Yoko 370s or
Michelin LTX M/S. I'm interested in the comments about the Hakka's, especially with
regard to traction and long life. Is this in comparison to other snow tires only? How
would they compare in tread life and gravel road / wet pavement traction with the
Michelin / Yokos?
I might consider the Hakka's if they will last well enough, and give me the extra safety
margin for the occasional snow driving.--
Shawn Wright
http://Zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright
'88 Westy 375k
'85 Jetta D 263k
'85 Jetta TD 482k (retired)
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