I learned my lesson with the 165/45 15 federals... and will tell anyone here that can still find these to stack up while they are cheap/can find them.
Pros: cheap, can find them
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Kumhos are working GREAT on my car.... I have ZERO complaints with them; they look great, and they perform fine in both snow and ice. No issues. Plus they were a lot less than Contis. ANd they RIDE a lot better than Bridgestone Potenza, which wore great but are a bit hard.
Pros: look great, perform fine
Cons: wear out faster
NITTO NEOGEN .I just got a set .They did great in the snow are Z rated and 280 tread rating.
Pros: great in the snow
I have been using the Kumho Road Venture 235/60 R 16 for 20,000 miles now and they are great. They are not even half worn. They are also quiet and do a pretty good job in the snow.
Pros: great, quiet, good in snow
Mileage: 20000 km
So far I love the kumhos, and only paid a bit over $100 per tire.
Pros: love the kumhos
Your tires are one of the main factors contributing to the wheelspin. If its a big enough issue, get a dedicated summer tire like the Dunlop Star Spec or Falken Azenis 615. I have had both of those tires on high powered FWD cars and they make a big difference.
Pros: big difference, improves wheelspin
The set I have now are the Kumho Ecsta ASX's and have lasted me over years. Could have gone longer but my alignment I think is shot and they are worn funny/cupped and make some road noise. I think I spent something like 90 bux a tire and am very happy with it.
Pros: lasted over years, very happy
Cons: worn funny, make road noise
I ended up going onto the Nokian website and searched around for the right snow tires for an EV. They actually have them. They have them up to a 99 load rating which is much better than the 95s I had. Made a huge difference in handling...
Pros: huge difference in handling
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
I went with steelies and 16". I actually run 16" 55 series Dunlop Wintersport M3 tires. They are OK but not magic. I actually really love the look of plain black painted steel wheels on my lava grey A3. When I put my normal wheels back on in the spring I'm always disappointed.
Pros: good look on steelies
Cons: performance not magic
Vehicle:
Audi A3
I have the same tires and would have to say that they are pretty noisy. I have about 10K on them now and they get louder everyday.
Pros: pretty noisy
Cons: louder everyday
Vehicle:
Audi S4
Mileage: 10000 km
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