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Originally Posted by andyc
I had purchased Michelin X-Ice Xi3 and am very disappointed with them. Stopping distance is bad, slush/snow traction is horrible. The only thing they do well on is dry/wet pavement. They almost feel like performance winter tire. Steering response is very good and I do not hesitate going 120-130 km/h on the highway when it's clear.
Xi-2 which I have driven for the last 3 winters on G35 felt much softer and was much better in the snow/slush.
I will be returning Xi-3 until it's too late and will be looking for a tire that can handle snow/slush as well. And possibly going to 195 width instead of 205 for better traction.
At this moment I am considering between these tires which I can get my hands on:
- Toyo observe GSi5
- Gislaved Nordfrost 100
- Hankook I pike W419
I would appreciate any comments on experience with any of these tires in snowy/slushy conditions.
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Just had a set of Hankook iPikes (I don't recall whether 409 or 419). I would not recommend for the BRZ. Sidewall is very, very soft and wet/dry ride/handling was severely affected. Wandering all over the road, wouldn't be comfortable at more than 75mph, traction control kicking on at 35mph on a bridge cloverleaf, course corrections felt like severe body roll, etc... I complained to Hankook and they offered to warranty refund. I had the OEM tires put back on. The Hankook is probably a great SNOW/ICE tire, but worthless on dry surfaces on this car IMO - especially since we only have 5-10 snow days a year here in SE Ohio.
Sounds like I need the Michelin X-Ice Xi3... LOL.