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Old 02-25-2013, 08:42 PM   #22
fenton
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Nokia hakkipellita 7 studded
195/55 r16
Calgary ab

Absolutely love these tires in the snow and ice, they are unstoppable. Have drove an 2011sti , 2009wrx and 2004rx8 in the same winter conditions all with snow tires. Wrx and sti obviously much better in acceleration from a stop but nothing compares to the stopping and control these tires give to the FRS. Rx8 does not compare to the FRS in any regard, rx8 had pirelli sotto something.

Downside:
Cost 220 a tire
Grip and stopping is reduced on pavement(sometimes more than you may think).

This year has been quite warm in Calgary and as a result we have had very good road conditions.

All I know is that with these tires fitted to my car I was 100 percent confident when the conditions were at there worst. When conditions were good(dry pavement) you have to be cautious with emergency stopping situations. Don't get me wrong its not like you are on ice but if everyone on the highway all of a sudden starts slamming on there brakes you better be ready to also.

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