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Old 11-13-22, 11:25 AM
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What kind of winter tires is everyone using on their 3IS, if you live in snowy climate
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Been running Blizzaks for multiple years and love them!
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Michelin X-Ice (whatever the current generation is).
Have used them on 4 cars, and been very satisfied (northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin).
Running a square setup for the winter tires, on smaller 17” wheels with a narrower width (7.5”).
Smaller wheels give you more sidewall to better absorb potholes, and a narrower width will cut through the snow and slush better. Been doing that for over 40 years with good results.
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Nokian Nordman 7 Studded
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 Studded
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 Studded

I'm in Quebec and the car is rear wheel drive (hence the studded).
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Originally Posted by GeorgeR
Nokian Nordman 7 Studded
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 8 Studded
Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 Studded

I'm in Quebec and the car is rear wheel drive (hence the studded).
Lucky you. Studded tires were outlawed around here almost 50 years ago. I still remember pulling the studs out with a pliers.
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Originally Posted by kj07xk
Lucky you. Studded tires were outlawed around here almost 50 years ago. I still remember pulling the studs out with a pliers.
I would rather not have this kind of weather lol!!
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Michelin pilot Alpin 5 or PA4

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Originally Posted by db05
What kind of winter tires is everyone using on their 3IS, if you live in snowy climate
Which part of Canada are you in?
Tire choice will vary depending on where you are.
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