I'm shopping for 215/50/17 snow tires and got prices for Blizzak WS-70's and Kumho KW19's. The Blizzaks are ~$250 more for the set. (I'm ian). For those of you who have used Blizzaks and other brands, which other brands/models have you tried and are they comparable? I'm open to recommendations. Thanks!

 

Yes. Def worth the money. So much control.

 

i was just looking at them online. im going to pick a set up for my winter beater. I was just going to go the fronts then put a cheap newer tire on the back.

 

Using only 2 is a BAD idea! lol. If you use 2 on the front with cheaper ones on the back, the rear end will want to swing around on you under braking. 4 cheaper snow tires would be better than that. If you do only use 2, they should go on the back, even on FWD cars. That is a proven fact in tests.

 

i have these on my winter beater and they are great! cheap too, at only $123 per tire (for 215/50/17's)

General Altimax Arctic

 

i def want this brand of snow tires for the car but im only keep this car till the spring then im selling it. i just need it to get up hills that's all i need lol. its a 98 cavalier between the traction control and the snow tires on the front i figured that it would be good lol

 

Yeah always buy 4 snow tires. You wouldn't go out in the snow with one bare foot and one snow boot.

 

i have the continental extreme contact DWS and they r awesome in the winter!! they are around 150 per for 18s.

 

Thanks! I'm going to get a quote on those.

 

Blizzaks will be a little better on ice compared to General's, so it depends on local conditions

 

I had a set of Mastercraft Glacier Grip IIs on my balt the only winter I drove it, ran like a BOSS, I've seen them on the web for around $115 each. in the size you want, and they're non directional making them easier to rotate

 

It's all about how you drive and what the conditions are like where you live. And yes, how much you wanna spend. Don't believe ANYONE that claims their All Seasons are as good as a snow tire. Snow tires are a whole different breed. Lateral grip is the biggest benefit. I've got Blizzaks but if that is more than you're willing to spend, and you drive in snow a lot, I would recommend getting a cheaper snow tire rather than switch to all-seasons. Bottom line: Summer tires are awesome in SUMMER, snow tires are awesome in the SNOW. All Seasons are pretty good in all conditions, but NEVER awesome. They're a compromise.

 

I will never use all-seasons again any time of the year unless they come with a vehicle I buy. I won't drive in the winter without snow tires. I will likely grab some Blizzaks.

 

I had Blizzacks and they are great loved them ended up though going for a set of 4 GY nordics (crappy) on steelies that I got for $200 cuz I couldnt afford 2 more blizzacks. I actually have my 2 blizzacks for sale used only 1 winter asking 250 for the pair and they are in good shape. If your interested send me a PM shipping would be relativly cheap as I see your in canada too. they are the stock size 18" 215/45/18.