tire time again

**Sasquatch** · 10-26-2011, 09:13 AM

So, what do people think of the General Altimax HP?

The Tirerack has these in 215/65R16 for $93, plus $84.86 shipping.

I would still need to mount them up and balance.

Otherwise, Town Fair tire has Mastercraft Strategy at $115, plus $13 to mount/balance, and they have them in stock right here in town.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks.

**06ORXC** · 10-26-2011, 10:25 AM

click link:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...sp?type=W&VT=C

**JRL** · 10-26-2011, 01:12 PM

I put these on the last XC I sold.
How they will be in the long run is anyone's guess, but to date they were THE quietest and smoothest tire I ever had on a P2 XC

and for the money...terrific!

**JRL** · 10-26-2011, 01:14 PM

Originally Posted by 06ORXC

click link:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/survey...sp?type=W&VT=C

No good.
He did not say Altimax arctic, just the Altimax which are not on this comparison

**06ORXC** · 10-26-2011, 01:31 PM

My father has those on his '07 XC70 for summer tires and they are very good performer.

**Astro14** · 10-26-2011, 03:58 PM

Nokian WRG2 - right size, right speed rating, right load rating, quiet, smooth, good treadwear and handling...and great in the snow...I have them on the MB and the XC.

**OKCXC70** · 10-28-2011, 06:26 PM

I have Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus. LOVE THEM!! Very quiet, great ride, good grip. Like the old Pirelli Scorpions were, not the new version. I don't know how long the tread will last, it is warranted to 45K miles. google 'em and check it out.

**anyadang** · 10-28-2011, 06:44 PM

I should get some new tires next - I'm going to need them - 8" of snow expected tomorrow here DAMIT! Yea, already.

We've been having intense winters the past few years in NH, but they keep up on the roads really well too...

Are snow tires worth it with this car?

**Astro14** · 10-28-2011, 09:31 PM

...only if you want to be able to stop or turn in the snow...

Otherwise, you can just run all season tires, like the dopes from the south...and wonder why AWD doesn't repeal the laws of physics as you stand beside your Volvo in a ditch...

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tirete...sp?techid=122&

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/...y.jsp?ttid=116

**Xilikon** · 11-02-2011, 03:17 AM

Here in Quebec, it's mandatory to have winter tires between december 15th and march 15th for all cars. Starting in 2014, the M+S rating are not allowed as well.

The only real winter tires are stamped with a logo consisting of a mountain and a snowflake :

IMHO, those who driver in winter with summer tires, where there is enough snow, are considered morons for me.