Hi All,

I have a 2008 Mustang GT, I live in the North-East, and I will be driving it through the winter. The last two winters I have survived on the stock Pirellis and some weight in the trunk, but with 47k on those tires I've decided to buy real winter tires this year and then probably end up buying new summer tires (and maybe rims) when the season is over. I have 17" rims and plan on mounting the winter tires on them.

I've heard a ton of good things about the Bridgestone Blizzaks here on the forums, and so I'm heavily leaning toward them. TireRack.com says they have the LM-60 for $162/tire and the WS70 for $133/tire.

I'm a complete newbie when it comes to winter tires (or tires at all for that matter). However, I've lived and driven in the North-East basically all my life, so I'd like to think I'm a competent winter driver. I'm not really as much interested in going a zillion mph in the winter time, but I also don't want to buy something that is incorrect and/or dangerous.

What do you guys think? Will I be okay with the WS70 or are the LM-60s worth the extra cash (and please give your reasons why)?

Thanks in advance!

 

get the WS70's, they will be leaps and bounds superior to the winter driving experience you had with all seasons in the years past.

 

I really liked my old Nokian Hakka 2's, now I run Hakka 5's on the rears, 2s out front

I wouldn't drive with anything else for the winter.

 

The Blizzaks are certainly on my list but don't pass checking out the Firestone WinterForce. It's a very good dedicated winter tire and considered a bargain compared to others. I put them on my son's Camry last winter, outside of Philly, and he absolutely couldn't tell me enough how many times he was moving when others were not.

 

Michelin X-ice 2. Can practically drive over snowbanks. They're quiet, handle great, and brake even better [which imo is most important].

 

I have Dunlop WInter Sports and I like them a lot. Best handeling winter tire I've ever driven on.

 

Ditto.

Remember, you're not going to be driving on the *snow* the entire time you have those tires on. The Dunlops are phenomenal if you can get them in your size.

 

I'll third the Dunlops. I have been using them for years on a variety of cars and have had no problems.

 

I just picked up a set of Michelin X-ice 2 for my stock wheels. Got them last week, so far had a small hit of freezing rain but otherwise just cold weather. I thought they ran good so far and I still have good traction in dry cold weather running my 93 tune.

 

I live in MA and know harsh winters as well. With a 93 tune and 4:10's my Michelin X-ice 2's drive my mustang like a 4x4 with absolutely no weight in the trunk. Good snow tires are all about the softness of the rubber NOT the aggressiveness of the tread pattern. When Michelin first introduced these tires they drove a car around an ice skating rink to show how well they grip. They're pricey but worth every penny.