I went from Q3+ to Q4 for similar reasons. Instantly a success.
Pros: instantly a success
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My best experiences have been with Hankook I-pike studless snows. I'd be willing to bet that they could hang with or out perform some of the pricier options listed here. They are great when roads are wet too.
Pros: great when roads are wet
If Hakka R3 is available in your size, buy Hakka R3 and don't consider anything else. They really are that good. I've had R2 and R3, both amazing.
Pros: amazing
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Tiguan
With that said, those Yokes are fantastic. The wet grip on those is unbelievable, especially for a touring tire. The handling was a bit loose, but that is typical of a touring tire that isn’t Michelin.
Pros: unbelievable wet grip
Cons: handling a bit loose
Wife and son drive Blizzaks - she on her 4Runner here in New England; son who lives in Denver and does a ton of snowboarding (Jetta). Both very happy with them.
Pros: very happy
Vehicle:
Toyota 4runner
Among the low-cost good ones; Vredestein. Now I stick to Michelin (bought various X-Ice2/3/PA3) as I like that they won't feel like winter tires.
Pros: won't feel like winter tires
I have Michelin Ice-Xes on my GTI and they do a great job.
Pros: great job
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Hankook Ice Pike's are the best all around snow tire that have used. Wear, road noise and dry handling were much better than Bridgestone's, and any of the others that I have tried over the years. No perceivable loss in snow traction on a TSX wagon under normal snow conditions.
Pros: best all around snow tire, better wear
Vehicle:
Acura TSX
Michelin MXV4 to Continental DWS
DWS superior in everyway except getting bubbles. It would bubble at every pothole. Went to Michelin Premier A/S it was a downgrade in everything except bubbling still better than MXV4
Pros: DWS superior in everyway
Cons: bubbles at every pothole
My car came with Pirelli P zeros from the factory. They were awful. Run Goodyear Eagle F1 asymmetrics now and they are much much better. Especially in the wet.
Pros: Goodyear much better
Cons: Pirelli were awful
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