Winter tires - Blizzak LM-60 or X-Ice Xi2?

m4a1mustang · 09-21-2011, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

From the Blizzak fan-boys

I've talked to a lot of people that have had both, the X-Ice is a comparable tire and is cheaper. They have stolen pretty much all of Bridgestone's tech from over the years.

Then buy the Michelin

JPTO · 09-21-2011, 10:11 PM

It depends on what sort of winter weather you're going to drive in, I've had experience with the x ice (1 gen back) and the LM-22's (2 gens back from the LM60's).

From my experience the X ice is going feel a lot softer than the LM's. But the Xice is going to give you better traction on icy roads. You're probably not going to drive in super deep snow with the Z but the Xice is also better in the snow.

The best winter tire I've used is the Nokian Hakka this is softer than the X Ice, probably not what you're looking for.

RoshDawg · 09-21-2011, 10:18 PM

i run blizzaks on my sti. cant imagine it getting better than that..

kenchan · 09-22-2011, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

+1 to you guys.
I e-mailed Alex @ Tirerack.

cool. i too sent an email to alex this am to place my order of LM60's.

wanted to take advantace of that $50 gift card.

EazyD · 09-22-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

cool. i too sent an email to alex this am to place my order of LM60's.

wanted to take advantace of that $50 gift card.

right! by September, 30, right?

kenchan · 09-23-2011, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

right! by September, 30, right?

yep!

kenchan · 09-27-2011, 02:50 PM

just got back from tirerack. yet again they did an awesome scratch-free prefect mounting on my factory wheels

LM60's are now ready to go in my garage just as soon as average temps hit sub 40F's (my dd G35C that is).

EazyD · 02-22-2012, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

just got back from tirerack. yet again they did an awesome scratch-free prefect mounting on my factory wheels

LM60's are now ready to go in my garage just as soon as average temps hit sub 40F's (my dd G35C that is).

Followup post: Blizzaks LM-60s are great.
How did it go for you, Mr. K?

Of course... they didn't see much snow this year, weirdly enough in New England. I was hoping to test them in a Blizzard

Z stayed indoors during Snowtober '11, but it was useful just for the cold weather, I guess. Wondering when to change back to summers..

ChrisSlicks · 02-22-2012, 11:12 AM

Keep the winter tires on until at least mid to late March in New England. I drove the Z the last couple of days on Summer tires and the traction was a bit sketchy. When the mornings are above 40F and the highs above 60F then the Summer tires will be usable.

m4a1mustang · 02-22-2012, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Keep the winter tires on until at least mid to late March in New England. I drove the Z the last couple of days on Summer tires and the traction was a bit sketchy. When the mornings are above 40F and the highs above 60F then the Summer tires will be usable.

I've been wearing my Wintersports down this "winter."

ChrisSlicks · 02-22-2012, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I've been wearing my Wintersports down this "winter."

You could have a 3rd set of wheels with all-seasons for the in-between days

m4a1mustang · 02-22-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

You could have a 3rd set of wheels with all-seasons for the in-between days

I just bought an S2000 instead. It has some brand new all seasons on it. So basically:

Summer:
5.0 on Michelin PSS
S2000 on Star Specs

Winter:
5.0 on Wintersports
S2000 on Hankook Ventus V4es (yeah, not great, but they are brand new so I might as well use them.)

cossie1600 · 02-22-2012, 12:55 PM

Michelin is offer $70 rebate on them

m4a1mustang · 02-22-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

Michelin is offer $70 rebate on them

Yup

AK370Z · 02-23-2012, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by EazyD

I basically want a 18" wheel and snow set, but not the wheels AK got in his initial post. (I think they're ugly)

haha I agree. They are kinda on the ugly side BUT I only bought them because they were significantly lightweight compared to other winter rims and that's about it. However, I do like the rims spearfish bought. Looks nice with the Z.

09-21-2011, 10:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
RoshDawg Track Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: NM / CA Posts: 981 Drives: '13 911 C2S Rep Power: 14	i run blizzaks on my sti. cant imagine it getting better than that.. __________________ \| EVO X MR \| '11 WRX STI \| 370Z SPRT \| 911 (991) C2S \|

02-22-2012, 11:12 AM	#24 (permalink)
ChrisSlicks A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: North East Posts: 6,203 Drives: 09 370Z Sport M6 Rep Power: 653	Keep the winter tires on until at least mid to late March in New England. I drove the Z the last couple of days on Summer tires and the traction was a bit sketchy. When the mornings are above 40F and the highs above 60F then the Summer tires will be usable. __________________ Hotchkis ARB \| Stillen CAI \| Art Pipes \| Berk CBE \| Stillen AP Racing Brakes \| AE Performance Oil Cooler \| BC Racing ER Coilovers \| Doran Control Arms

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