Are blizzaks really worth it?

[Mook]

just as the title says...shit is mad expensive but ive heard nothing but excellent things about them...i dont want to hear recommendations on other tires. i just want to hear from those w/ experience on them. my current tires suck donkey nuts in the snow and its amazing i made it thru last winter. w/ a ton of snow on the way, its probably time i got some winter tires. i figure if i spend the money on blizzaks, i can use them for a few winters so ill at least get my moneys worth eventually. i could get some cheaper alternatives, but i dont care to. so post up bitches. please and thank you.

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[b00ya]

The only winter tires Ive ever had where blizzaks WS60s and I highly recommend them.

 

[skeezer]

should stick a santa hat on horatio

 

[Bru]

I have the WS60s and have to try pretty damn hard for them to lose grip in a corner. Today I got to use them before the plows came through and was reminded how awesome they really are. On dry roads they're pretty noisy, though.

This is coming from all-season tires two winters ago. I had the WS60s all last winter. I don't have any non-Blizzak winter tire experience to compare them to.

 

[Mook]

should stick a santa hat on horatio

done

 

[BillyBru]

put some in that puppy. itll feel like you have studs in your tires.

 

[skeezer]

oh nice

 

[greasy]

Blizzaks are great in the snow. I felt very comfortable driving the Mustang for 2 winters on those tires. The car felt very predictable, I was getting better traction, and navigating through the snow better than most other cars. Worth the investment if you are going to be driving your car in the snow.

 

[BillyBru]

mook can you put a santa hat on mr. kid cudi?

 

[skeezer]

 

[Mook]

mook can you put a santa hat on mr. kid cudi?

 

[skeezer]

now its played out

 

[Mook]

its christmas. spread the cheer

 

[BillyBru]

well i think its in the holiday spirit. only the cool kids do it.
and thanks mook!

 

[PANDA]

I love mine, not sure what model I have at the moment. I bought them on eBay during the summer for $120 they were pretty much brand new. I couldn't complain. They are amazing in the snow and very quiet.

 

[Eagle]

I'm very much looking forward to trying mine once the snow hits tomorrow/Wed!

Road noise is a bit outta control on dry roads, as Joe pointed out.

Hoping they hold up to all the hype! KJ claims GTPs wearing these tires can outrun 7000lb 4WD trucks...

 

[Yaj Yak]

I'm very much looking forward to trying mine once the snow hits tomorrow/Wed!

Road noise is a bit outta control on dry roads, as Joe pointed out.

Hoping they hold up to all the hype! KJ claims GTPs wearing these tires can outrun 7000lb 4WD trucks...

if that truck was on snow tires then maybe... but just some all terrains or mud terrains or normal radials.

bring it.

 

[OffshoreDrilling]

I just bought my first set of snow tires, ever, this past week. Havent had a chance to try them out yet, but I have no doubt they are going to be worlds better than RSAs.

I figured Id rather spend the extra money to have a set of tires that is GREAT in the snow, and another that is GREAT in the summer, than one set of all seasons that do both jobs just OK.

 

[Mook]

I just bought my first set of snow tires, ever, this past week. Havent had a chance to try them out yet, but I have no doubt they are going to be worlds better than RSAs.

I figured Id rather spend the extra money to have a set of tires that is GREAT in the snow, and another that is GREAT in the summer, than one set of all seasons that do both jobs just OK.

 

[Eagle]

Just sucks having to store 1 full set of wheels per car! LOL

 

[blakbearddelite]

Dan's Blizzak equipped GTP vs Mark's Michelin Ice'd G8???

 

[DanJ]

I just bought my first set of snow tires, ever, this past week. Havent had a chance to try them out yet, but I have no doubt they are going to be worlds better than RSAs.

I figured Id rather spend the extra money to have a set of tires that is GREAT in the snow, and another that is GREAT in the summer, than one set of all seasons that do both jobs just OK.

my 17" RSA's were horrible in the snow, I think that's why I am content with my Pzero's in the snow.

 

[blakbearddelite]

Just sucks having to store 1 full set of wheels per car! LOL

Tell me about it! And I only have a one car garage.

 

[greasy]

The only thing that every really stopped the pony in the snow with Blizzaks was assholes coming to a stop on a hill and snow that was so deep I was plowing it with my front end.

 

[Eagle]

Dan's Blizzak equipped GTP vs Mark's Michelin Ice'd G8???

Your traction control system is light years ahead of mine... but you know me... I'd never turn down a race!