I drive 90 miles a day, so I don't want to end up with the wrong tires for the winter. Commute is mostly 1 lane each way country roads, dodging deer. Pirrelli Winter Carving edge. Firestone Winterforce General Artimax Arctic Dunlop Graspic DS-2 Blizzak ws-60s Goodyear Ultragrip Ice Michelin X-ice
I'd go with the General Tire. They're priced reasonably around here, and offer a modern tread design. They appear to be a copy of an older Nokian winter tire If your jurisdiction allows studded tires, get them studded. Secondary roads can stay icy/slushy for a long time
I wouldn't run their "all season" tires on a rusted-out wheelbarrow, but their new directional winter tire appears to be a good tire. The ALtimax Arctic I saw on display are actually Made in Germany. That raises my trust factor
Nokian produces a very well respected line of dedicated winter tires for cars and SUV's. Their top winter passenger tire is the factory studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5. If you have a truck or SUV, the factory studded Nokian Hakkapeliitta 5 Sport Utility is an exceptional winter tire. These are also among the most expensive studded winter tires in their class
There is also the top of the line non studded Nokian the Hakk R. It is an excellent snow and ice tire plus - low rolling resistance and low noise.
You'll be far safer with a set of steel rims of course. It may help a little while the snow is flying or the temperature has plunged but I'd rather search online for good winter tires. I am sure there are many sites online.
There are several online stores that sell tires. But my sister and her husband were very pleased with: www dot clicktire dot com as they cater to specific needs and budgets at their online store. They also offer the provision of writing to them so that they can find the size of the tire according to customers’ specifications.
