Recommendations for snow tires (RWD)
09-25-14, 12:30 PM
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The Performance Winter Tire (Bridgestone Blizzak LM60/LM32) is more-so designed for cold and wet weather rather than maximum traction in snow and ice. Two totally different animals for winter use. <- Scroll down to my next post to see how I meant that
When I did the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs, CO last winter, we actually used a LM32 to slide with on IS vehicles. This is not the tire you need for Chicago winters. I would recommend a tire from the studdless ice and snow catagory.
Here is a link for more information
I can tell you from doing the tire testing, that there is a significant difference in all of the winter tire lines and size does matter.
When I did the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs, CO last winter, we actually used a LM32 to slide with on IS vehicles. This is not the tire you need for Chicago winters. I would recommend a tire from the studdless ice and snow catagory.
Here is a link for more information
I can tell you from doing the tire testing, that there is a significant difference in all of the winter tire lines and size does matter.
Last edited by AJ@TireRack.com; 09-26-14 at 08:04 AM.
09-25-14, 10:22 PM
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The Performance Winter Tire (Bridgestone Blizzak LM60/LM32) is more-so designed for cold and wet weather rather than maximum traction in snow and ice. Two totally different animals for winter use.
When I did the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs, CO last winter, we actually used a LM32 to slide with on IS vehicles. This is not the tire you need for Chicago winters. I would recommend a tire from the studdless ice and snow catagory.
Here is a link for more information
I can tell you from doing the tire testing, that there is a significant difference in all of the winter tire lines and size does matter.
When I did the Bridgestone Winter Driving School in Steamboat Springs, CO last winter, we actually used a LM32 to slide with on IS vehicles. This is not the tire you need for Chicago winters. I would recommend a tire from the studdless ice and snow catagory.
Here is a link for more information
I can tell you from doing the tire testing, that there is a significant difference in all of the winter tire lines and size does matter.
09-26-14, 08:03 AM
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I need to rephrase what I said to be clear in context. We are referring to the Bridgestone Blizzak line of tires. The LM60 and the LM32 are similar tires as they are both performance winter tires. The LM60 and LM32 are different animals when compared to a studless ice and snow tire like a WS70/WS80.
See the tires I am referring to here
The LM60 is a performance winter tire and the WS60 is a studless ice and snow tire. Both are being phased out for the newer generation tires.
The newest generation to the LM60 is the LM32 and the newest generation to the WS60 is the WS80. Compounds are different as are the tread designs in both tires. The technology in winter tires is evolving at a very rapid pace and the WS80 is VERY good in relation to traction in the harshest of conditions.
The WS60, 70 and 80 are all generational tires, 80 being the newest released this year.
Keeping all 4 tires equal is best and even more important with winter tires. That said, you can mix in pairs and on the same axle on a 2wd vehicle a WS60 with a 70 and a 70 with an 80, but not a 60 with an 80. You can mix a LM60 with a LM25, but the LM32 must be used on its own.
See the tires I am referring to here
The LM60 is a performance winter tire and the WS60 is a studless ice and snow tire. Both are being phased out for the newer generation tires.
The newest generation to the LM60 is the LM32 and the newest generation to the WS60 is the WS80. Compounds are different as are the tread designs in both tires. The technology in winter tires is evolving at a very rapid pace and the WS80 is VERY good in relation to traction in the harshest of conditions.
The WS60, 70 and 80 are all generational tires, 80 being the newest released this year.
Keeping all 4 tires equal is best and even more important with winter tires. That said, you can mix in pairs and on the same axle on a 2wd vehicle a WS60 with a 70 and a 70 with an 80, but not a 60 with an 80. You can mix a LM60 with a LM25, but the LM32 must be used on its own.
Last edited by AJ@TireRack.com; 09-26-14 at 08:13 AM.
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