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ikuGANO · 12-13-2017, 12:25 PM

The blizzaks feel really grippy and soft which makes it easier to crunch on the snow/slush. I recommend the bridgestone blizzaks over michelin x-ice. Cornering, turning and braking quality far exceeded my expectations on these blizzaks.

My pick between the two (I drive on local roads within North York/Thornhill/Vaughan) :
Blizzaks > X-Ice

Sorry Michelin!

YangerD · 12-13-2017, 01:03 PM

First winter with the 86 and I went with Blizzaks; so far no problems at all. Tire feels soft and grippy. Happy with my choice.

D_Thissen · 12-13-2017, 01:19 PM

General Tire Altimax Arctics

Mr.Impreza · 12-13-2017, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikuGANO

The blizzaks feel really grippy and soft which makes it easier to crunch on the snow/slush. I recommend the bridgestone blizzaks over michelin x-ice. Cornering, turning and braking quality far exceeded my expectations on these blizzaks.

My pick between the two (I drive on local roads within North York/Thornhill/Vaughan) :
Blizzaks > X-Ice

Sorry Michelin!

Bridgestone is always the best cause it's Japanese

Jokes aside, I prefer Bridgestone & Yokohama tires over Michelin, hence why I went with the S-04's over the Pilot Super Sports.

Reminds though, when I was in high school....i used to have this white puffy winter coat and everyone would call me the Michelin man. Maybe this is why I avoid Michelin....I'm traumatized for life!

ikuGANO · 12-13-2017, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.Impreza

Bridgestone is always the best cause it's Japanese

Jokes aside, I prefer Bridgestone & Yokohama tires over Michelin, hence why I went with the S-04's over the Pilot Super Sports.

Reminds though, when I was in high school....i used to have this white puffy winter coat and everyone would call me the Michelin man. Maybe this is why I avoid Michelin....I'm traumatized for life!

Bahaha Bridgestone is sugoi and Michelin is omelette du fromage.
Bibendum senpai still got game though.

SLVRSRFR · 12-13-2017, 02:05 PM

No question that Blizzaks are better, but the downside is they're SO soft that you won't get as many seasons out of them.

Had them on my BMW a few years back and they were great.

Tokay444 · 12-13-2017, 02:29 PM

I get new snows every winter and a few sets of summers every summer. The i3s just rated so high, I figured I'd give them a go. No idea who's rating these things, but they're wrong.
If it had my way I'd run Hakkapeliitta studded, but I don't live far enough north.

ikuGANO · 12-13-2017, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokay444

I get new snows every winter and a few sets of summers every summer. The i3s just rated so high, I figured I'd give them a go. No idea who's rating these things, but they're wrong.
If it had my way I'd run Hakkapeliitta studded, but I don't live far enough north.

Sounds like someone has a plug for endless supply of rubbers.

How far north are we talking?

Jordanwolf · 12-13-2017, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Tokay444

I went X-Ice i3 this season. So far I'm not all that impressed.
I'll try Blizzaks next year.

Could not agree more. I am very unimpressed with the performance of Xice 3. Literally can't get up some small hills if in reverse and if I have no momentum.

Lakitu · 12-13-2017, 04:59 PM

I am so confused by this thread lol. It's like yall are speaking a different language :P

Canehda · 12-13-2017, 11:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokay444

I get new snows every winter and a few sets of summers every summer. The i3s just rated so high, I figured I'd give them a go. No idea who's rating these things, but they're wrong.
If it had my way I'd run Hakkapeliitta studded, but I don't live far enough north.

I have the non studded new hakkapeliitas and love them, getting them studded would bring them to the next level

Both my parents have Acura’s of the same year and pretty much run same chassis (mdx vs tlx) but my moms SUV with pirelli ice zero r are significantly worse than my dads sedan on Michelin Xi3

Tokay444 · 12-14-2017, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lakitu

I am so confused by this thread lol. It's like yall are speaking a different language :P

What are you even doing in here?
Floritards.

YangerD · 12-14-2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Tokay444

What are you even doing in here?
Floritards.

lolz

be nice

ikuGANO · 12-14-2017, 09:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tokay444

What are you even doing in here?
Floritards.

12-13-2017, 01:19 PM	#6541
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12-13-2017, 12:25 PM	#6539
ikuGANO Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Drives: 2016 Location: GTA Posts: 214 Thanks: 47 Thanked 92 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The blizzaks feel really grippy and soft which makes it easier to crunch on the snow/slush. I recommend the bridgestone blizzaks over michelin x-ice. Cornering, turning and braking quality far exceeded my expectations on these blizzaks. My pick between the two (I drive on local roads within North York/Thornhill/Vaughan) : Blizzaks > X-Ice Sorry Michelin!

12-13-2017, 01:03 PM	#6540
YangerD Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2017 Toyota 86 Location: Toronto Posts: 187 Thanks: 159 Thanked 55 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	First winter with the 86 and I went with Blizzaks; so far no problems at all. Tire feels soft and grippy. Happy with my choice.

12-13-2017, 02:29 PM	#6545
Tokay444 Anti stance. Join Date: Feb 2016 Drives: 17 White 860. RCE Tarmac 2. RE-71RS Location: Not Canada Posts: 1,629 Thanks: 897 Thanked 956 Times in 546 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I get new snows every winter and a few sets of summers every summer. The i3s just rated so high, I figured I'd give them a go. No idea who's rating these things, but they're wrong. If it had my way I'd run Hakkapeliitta studded, but I don't live far enough north.

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