X-ice will last longer because of the tread construction and comes with a bit of a warranty. They handle phenomenally.
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Blizzaks are better in snow, especially deeper snow, but are noisier.
Michelin Defender 2 . They came with my car when I got it and opened my eyes to what a good new set of tires is like. They also last a really long time. Im shocked to still see alot of thread instead of shocked by seeing how fast the tread is wasting
X ice have been pretty good for Edmonton/Alberta winters. We used them for about 6 years.
I have also run X-Ice Snow when they updated that tire. One thing to note about most winter tires, is that when they get wear down, the lower part of the tread is no longer considered a snow tire, but rather all seasons. X-Ice snow doesn't do this, the sipes go all the way down to the bottom. That kinda sold me on them when I had purchased them.
Nokian Hak 10 are great as well, but I think they are a bit noiser and less life. But they do grip really well. I used Nokians without them being studded....my truck took off at icy intersections like nothing.
Toyo's are the best tire I've ever had. They balance well, don't cup, are quiet by AT tire standards, and are great in rain and snow.
The current AS3 Pirelli? I'd say it's better than the AS4, which honestly wasn't great in the rain for me. I prefer PS4s to the AS4 for rain. Honestly, my Hankook RS4 aren't any worse than the AS4 in rain.
Hankook VP4 i had on my IX35 but the rears were deformed after 40-50.000kms, kinda my fault for not rotating the wheels, but i didnt rotate the turanza 5 that i had before them and they held up for 60.000 kms without deforming.
Not MRF. We have a six hour proddie car race at Bathurst sponsored by them and I never met anyone who drove on them say anything good about MRF
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