Originally Posted by
Mark
This is my third winter of using Nokian Nordman 7 snow tires up front. Since they are one-directional, I can't switch sides of the car (unless I had the tires remounted/balanced on rims) with them. They are better than my Dunlop Enasave tires and Federal SS657 tires in the snow, but not as good as I thought they would be.
In the future, I plan on experimenting with 165/65-14 Vredestein Quatrac 5 tires. If they give me enough snow performance, I may be using them year round. I would run newer tires during the winter, and older ones during the summer months.
If money wasn't an object, then Vredestein Quatrac 5 is the tire I would probably most like to get. That is, if I can find a place that sells them. Pirelli interest me too, but they are expensive.
I take your opinions on your Nordman's seriously. Not sure Nordman are worth the money then.
I've only driven Dunlop's all season and then now Bridgestone Potenza's but they're getting worn out.
With regards to TPMS, I get what you're saying. I just find it a convenience thing.
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