vtdave

For those of us with 18" wheels there aren't a ton of options for dedicated, studdable winter tires.

So far I've found:

Cooper Discoverer M+S (and similar knock-offs: Arctic Claw / Avalanche)
Hankook iPike RW11
Nokian Hakkapeliita LT

Any others? Anyone want to review what they've got? I know nothing about the Hankooks. I've had the Nokians on another truck: incredible tires, but VERY expensive. Had the Coopers too: cheaper and no complaints, but not exceptional performance.

Please keep this thread narrowed to dedicated winter tires. I know that many A/T and M/T tires can do well in snow, but this isn't about them. If you're from south of 40 degrees latitude, just be glad you have no idea what I'm talking about.

Dave

NASSTY

Bridgestone Bliizzaks are an excellent but non studded snowtire.

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....omCompare1=yes

blackknight87

I dont even think studded tires are street legal in Illinois. lol

Ford850

General Grabber AT2.
I know this is an A/T tire, but I'm mentioning it since it is studable and has very good ratings for snow and deep snow.

sunnydude

Les Schwab has some XTX tires that are good.

Fatmattyd

Dave,

Im in VT too... for what its worth, I run dedicated blizzaks (no studs) with good results on my 2010. I picked up a set of relatively new 18" take-off's on ebay and swap them myself.

As far as studdable's go... it seems like a tough size. Tirerack lists the Firestone's, but they're pricey as well (~200/ea?).

Costco didn't have many options when I checked last year... might be worth calling Tire Kingdom or some other local shop.

Good luck,
-Matt

ric_no_k

I know you asked about 18's but steelies in 17's may give you more options

dirtengineer

Nokians are worth the money.

BobLobLaw

No need for studs. Winter tires these days are more advanced than they use to be so you don't need studs.

AK Mike

+1 on Nokians...... Also I have run Mastercraft Courser MSRs on my other vehicles and they work well for ice and snow they are significantly less expensive than Nokian.

For Studless, Michelin X-Ice Xi2's and Bridgestone Blizzaks are pretty sticky tires and in ice conditions seem to do a better job with grip.