OPINIONS : Best winter tires for a C4.

 

No doubt there are better tires for snow and ice that the Nokian WRs. The Nokian RSis for example. And the multicell-treaded tires like Blizzak WS series are unmatched on ice.

Around here, winter driving is about 80% cold and dry, 15% cold and wet and 5% actual snow and ice. Compromise tires like the Nokian WR or Bridgestone LM series are just the ticket. The pure ice and snow tires will make you cry on dry roads.

 

Used to drive on Blizzaks, they were nothing short of amazing. Car doesnt get used in winter any longer.

 

I had Nokian WR, Nokian Hakkapolita (probably spelled wrong)
Michelin Pilot snow tire, Blizzak WS (and various other blizzaks over the years)

I would say the Nokian Hakkapolita's were best for RWD cars in my experiences BUT I did very well with my former Z3 roadster with Michelin Pilot snow tires as well.

I currently have Viking SnowTech (a continental brand snow tire) on my R32 and like it as well.

I also used cheap WS300 hankooks with success.

Just about any snow tire is going to be leaps and bounds better for winter than an all season IMHO so I don't see how you can go wrong with just about any snow tire.

The differences come into play for if you need an ICE and snow tire or more of a snow tire so keep that in mind (do you need ice stick or more snow stick?)

 

Bridgestone Blizzak and Dunlop Winter Sport are the most popular. Several others are great as well. Any of todays snow tires are far away better in terms of traction. Please give me a call if I can help. Thanks.

 

I got my Blizzaks from Tire Rack on my C4. They have my recommendation!

 

The first time I drove in the snow with Blizzaks (in my FX 45) it was nighttime. The road was covered with white stuff, but I wasn't doing any slipping or sliding. I got out of the car to walk around because I couldn't believe it was snow on the ground. I have them on my cars from November 'til March. They also grip better in the cold when it's dry than Z rated tires.


If you gotta drive
And it's snowin
Your Blizzak tires
Will keep you goin

 

Me too....loved the Blizzaks, they were great in snow, but car no longer daily driver, tires and wheels now sitting unused in the garage

 

1st choice: Nokian WRs
2nd choice: Blizzaks

I have both brands in my cars. Nokians seem to be quieter and perform better in the cold/rain than Blizzaks. They are the only "all weather" (not all season) tire I know of in the market, which means it can be driven through the fall and spring with decent performance. They're also a better looking tire.

My climate is predominantly 25-40 degrees and wet with occasional snow. I also drive up to the slopes but rarely see packed snow.