67%
- BMW 320d touring
- 205/55 R16 W
- 15,000 miles
- Mostly Country Roads
- Spirited
Snow tire not winter tire, they are all over the place on dry roads, but on the snow (REAR WHEEL DRIVE) they climbed up a totally covered forest road effortlessly. Any review stating these are bad tires with no feel etc etc, is right about feel but they are fantastic tires when used for what they are designed. The hundred of grooves and cuts in the tread pattern will never provide the grip of a summer tread.
But to be able to remove water and slush on a motorway in rear wheel drive at 60-70+mph, or along snow covered highland roads, while keeping the car balanced and predictable on snow, is a tire that gets my money time and time again!
Braking distance on snow is great too, even in a heavy car...
I was too lazy to change them for summer so I've worn out the rears fully after 15000 miles, fronts are maybe 60% gone but still enough tread and grip for cold icy roads (tested)
But to be able to remove water and slush on a motorway in rear wheel drive at 60-70+mph, or along snow covered highland roads, while keeping the car balanced and predictable on snow, is a tire that gets my money time and time again!
Braking distance on snow is great too, even in a heavy car...
I was too lazy to change them for summer so I've worn out the rears fully after 15000 miles, fronts are maybe 60% gone but still enough tread and grip for cold icy roads (tested)