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Did you compare TS860S vs VikingContact7 (ice braking)? I can not find any tests for different types of tires..
Are there any 225/50R17 winter/summer tires with AR homologation?
If that's a fitment size on the car there might well be, but one to ask the dealer I think
AR dealers are clueless with regards to most questions being asked :). For sure, Continental EcoContact 6 have the AR marking, but can't find anything on winter ones. Should be Pirellis most probably, but according to their website, only the 18" runflat variant.
The last time it has snowed in my area (18cm) was 2018. I bought a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 a couple of years ago, maybe this year I will get a chance to use them!
Fingers crossed :D
Hi,
just wanted to ask you a question. I just bought a set of Bridgestone
LM005 (Dot 3220 made in hungary) and i noticed that the profile and
sipes are quite hard. Very unusual for a new tire. I have not jet driven
on them and the factory oils are still on them as they feel very slick.
Just wanted to pick your brain. Have you noticed anything like that?
Not something I've heard of, but they're new DOTs so I'd just assume that's how it is. They're a well regarded winter tire so I wouldn't be worried.
Afternoon
I have a 2016 xc90 with 275/45 r20 wheels I live in the east midlands so not much snow but I did slide into a kerb a few weeks ago on snow and buckle a couple of alloys the tires that were on at the time are contisport contact 5 and were terrible.
I would like your advise on what to put on now I was thinking a winter tire and swapping back to summer tires in spring ( storage not a problem) and insurance paying for new tires so cost not a factor either. The blizzard lm005 are not available. Or should I just go Michelin cross climate?
I'd certainly consider the CrossClimate SUV, it will have much better cold weather / snow performance than your existing tires, with the added bonus of being usable in the summer should you decide changing is too much effort.
"The Bridgestone Blizzak LM005 has a well rounded balance of performances, without outstanding grip during wet braking testing."
Typo - ''without' should be 'with'?
Updated, thank you