batherton

Does anyone out there run winter tires (during winter of course) on their car. I live in Switzerland and we get a good amount of snow here. I posted this to alt.autos.porsche.944 but no one responded. Thanks.

Viken

The following tires work very well on sports cars:

Pirelli Winter 210 Asimmetrico
Michelin Pilot Alpin
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M2

batherton

Thanks very much for the response.

I did a little rechearch and saw that only Continental has V rated snow tires. Do these rate with the others you mentionned?

Viken

Most of these winter tires come in with the H rating. Some are available with a V rating if you go for 18's. The H speed rating is up to 130 mph (210 kmh), I cannot imagine anyone who might want to go faster in foul weather.

batherton

I drive on the Autobahns in Germany in the middle of winter when its colder than a witches tit (but not cloudy). Hence the desire for V rated tires.

User 462021

I believe you can get the Michelin Pilot Alpin's that are V-rated. They are one of, if not the best snow tire out there.

Iant

I have the Michelin M2 winter tyres on my car now(it has been imported from switzerland,and i have not got around to changing them!)..Must do it soon :-)
They seem fine btw , a bit shakey at 200kph though!

Adrian

Dear Bob,
Where in Switzerland do you live. If you are around Zürich and on the flat maybe you can venture out into the snow in the 944. If you do I recommend Bridgestone Blizzaks. Maximum width of 185 all round. The Michelin Pilot Alpin are brilliant winter tyres for a Porsche but quite expensive. I paid 1700CHF for a set 205 front 225 rear. 16 inch all round. This is what I use in winter.
However if you live in the mountains, leave the 944 at home. Take it from somebody who has lived in Switzerland for over eight years. Rear wheel drive autos are best left at home in the snow unless on the flat,
Ciao,
Adrian
911C4
944 (never goes out into the snow)