There are two types of winter tires. Snow tires and winter tires. Snow tires have a course tread, trap snow in the lugs and the trapped snow contacting the snow on the ground is what gives you traction. This kind of tire is for the really snowy regions. Most urban folks don't require these. The winter tire is one that has a finer tread and sipes to give traction on hard snoe and ice. We've used Blizaaks (Jetta and now on two Smarts), X-ice on a 123, Hak 1's with studs on a 124, Toyo GO+ on a 123 wagon and on a Toyota Tercel, and Goodyear Ultragrip Ice on a 123. My son was on a throughway, cruising at a steady speed, did a 360 and will never buy X-ice again. We've had excellent service from the Toyo's and the Goodyear. The Hak's are OK but nothing exceptional. I would shop for price for the Toyos or Goodyears. Oh yeah, somewhere in there, we had Yokohama's on the Jetta. Nothing to write home about. By the bye. Do you use a winter tire that is more than 50% worn? If not, Blizaaks. Undoubtedly the best. Cheers, Zenon _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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