️snow tire recommendations

[montanaskier]

2015 Subaru Crosstrek
Approx...500 miles a week
Over Vail Pass, tunnel, etc...multiple times a week
Regular snowy travel around Vail/Beaver Creek area when not traveling for work.

Had an Artic Claw quoted today for 132 per. I've run Blizzaks in the past and they were quoted at 174 (tad spendy currently).

Also want a really good all season for the wife's 2013 Outback. Mainly Eagle Cty driving with occasional trip to WY or the 303.

What should I do?

[grabtindy]

Last year I mounted up some Blizzak WS70s on my car. Great on snow and ice, quiet ride, noticeably softer sidewalls than my summer tires (17 vs 18" rim probably the main factor), but still handle well. They were spendy, but I'm a fan.

[montanaskier]

I've heard and I sort of agree that Blizzaks wear pretty fast? I also don't want anything that's going to kill my MPG.

[iceman]

Im getting some Blizzak WS80 tomorrow, paying $133 for an allroad 225/55/17.

Tried to Find Nokian Hakkapelita 7 or 8 but they can't be had in that size for some odd reason even though they're listed as a size they make.

For all-season I love the Nokian WR G2's I have. There are also WR G3's made which are not supposed to be as good from what I was told.

[jackattack]

I just ordered some blizzak ws80 for my vw. $70 off a set at costco during november. getting a set of smaller rims, if they'll fit, is worth the savings in tire cost.

My very very favorite tires on my 09 Outback were the Yoko Geolander At/S. They were squirmy for the first thousand miles, but after that they went 50k with great all-season traction.

[4matic]

Micheline Xi3 for all those miles.

[guide]

3rd Jeep with 3rd set of Blizzaks. Love them. Typically 3-4 seasons out of them. Put them on my wife's previous car as well. Just sold them after three seasons (new vehicle) and they looked brand new.

[stfu&gbtw]

Blizzak for sure. I run the WS80 on my suzuki and the W965 on my jeep and truck. I don't know if I'd prefer them back east, but in CO, driving on snow covered dirt roads and I70 from October to June, I haven't found a better tire, despite trying several. They do wear more quickly, but it's still an easy decision for me. I can get two winters out of a set (~40k miles). On the plow truck, they last forever as they never touch pavement.

I just bought a fresh set of WS80's off amazon for $131/tire (205/60R16), free two day shipping.

[The Tortoise]

The newer Blizzaks don't wear as fast and they are a lot less sloppy on the dry.

I bought a pair of WS80's and they exceeded my expectations in every category. Probably helps that they are H-rated.

[capulin overdrive]

I just ordered some blizzak ws80 for my vw. $70 off a set at costco during november. getting a set of smaller rims, if they'll fit, is worth the savings in tire cost.

My very very favorite tires on my 09 Outback were the Yoko Geolander At/S. They were squirmy for the first thousand miles, but after that they went 50k with great all-season traction.

Maybe deferent cause I had them on full sized pickup, but hated the Geolander tires for wet traction. Will agree they wore really well.

[k2skier112]

Goodyear Ultra Grip
Michelin X ice

[Name Redacted]

Spring for the Nokians. They make driving in snow really fun on a Suby. I picked some up from a local shop. 2nd season on them and they look like new, very little wear from 6 months driving the same stuff you are.

[jackattack]

Maybe deferent cause I had them on full sized pickup, but hated the Geolander tires for wet traction. Will agree they wore really well.

I didn't feel that way in the OB. I drove cross country many times in all weather. Something magic about those tires on that car.

Also there are many better AT tires for trucks that the context is totally different. I would never choose them for my F250.

[whyturn]

Nokian happakalita

Made the subie a tank

A little squishy but good mileage

[PaSucks]

I run General Altimax Arctics on my (16x whatever on steelies) on my WRX that I got for something like 90ish a tire plus 50 bucks a wheel on tire rack a few years ago. Cost less to buy 4 tires, 4 wheels, and pay to have them shipped to my house (mount and balance was free) than to buy just 4 17" tires from any of the local shops. Its been a good tire around here with minimal wear after 2 winters and probably 25000 miles. A little squishy compared to my summer Hankooks, but thats to be expected.