Hey all,
I am looking for winter tires for my Ion3 QC 5speed. I've driven two Canadian Winters with the stock 16" rim/tire. It's horrible. I picked up four 15" winter rims, now all I need is the rubber. The tire size for the 15" is 195/60R/15. I've got the following quotes so far:
Saturn Dealership Firestone Winter Force $80ea (all prices CDN$) Hancook Ice Bear $98.75ea
Wal-Mart Wintermark Magna Grip HT Winter Radial $78.98 Dunlop Graspic DS-1 Witer Tire - Ice Radial $98.98
Kal-Tire Nokian RSI 92R $131.48
The Nokians sound good, but more than I want to spend. I guess I am looking between $80-$100. I've read some reviews on the net - does anyone have any opinions on these tires? I have a body kit on my car, but there is still some decent clearance I guess. I am looking for good traction in deep snow and a good tread life.
Any suggestions would be great.
Thanks, Jon