I've used the Nokian WR tires on my '03 LS430 for two winters now. I
> live in New Hampshire.
>
> They are louder than the summer Dunlops, but that's to be expected. >
> I only use them during winter, and I still have about 50% of life > left. >
> I'm quite happy with them.
>
> In the mean time, my Dunlops are gone and I'll need to purchase a new
> set of summer tires this spring. Any suggestions?
>
> HBH
>
> >
>> About 18 months ago, I reported that I purchased Nokian WR tires for
>> winter driving. I used them for 2 winters and got about 13,000 miles
>> on them. (Removed them during the non-winter months.) Today I had my
>> car in the shop and noticed that they were pretty well worn. I had
>> them removed and installed all season tires for spring-summer-fall >> driving. >>
>> Bottom line is that these tires performed well, but did not last at
>> all. This is Pittsburgh...lots of hills and stop/start, but should
>> have at least gone half the 50,000 mile warranty...not merely 1/4
>> (13000 miles). I would NOT recommend these tires.
>>
>> I purchased Cooper Sigma Regent touring tires. We'll see how these
>> do during the warm months. Meantime, I have to figure out what to
>> get for next winter...no more Nokians