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Originally Posted by Ducman
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The M5 is my daily driver and I get lots of snow in the winter. Been using the Blizzak LM-25, which they promote as a performance winter tire...but there are times it barely gets the job done. Any one here using something like the Blizzak WS-60 on a high powered sedan or sports car? WS-60 is supposedly a true winter tire or studless winter tire. What is the expected trade off?
Thanks,
Don
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Don,
I formerly had a Chrysler 300C SRT-8 (6.1L 425hp) and I faced the same quandry. I went with a full winter tire, Blizzak DM-Z3 which was categorized as a winter or truck tire. Very soft compound, so you will feel the difference in dry handling, but you will be MUCH better off in the snow when it comes. I am currently using the WS-60 on my Audi S4, and it's pretty much the same deal, though the tires aren't quite as aggressive (the Audi being AWD doesn't need as much help in snow as the RWD Chrysler did).
This reminds me, if anyone can use them, I am looking to sell these snows (Chrysler is sold) -- 235/60 QR18's , mounted on Borbet Type TS 18x8.5 wheels with TPMS sensors. Tires have about 9,000 miles on them and well over 50% tread remains. Wheel details are:
Offset: 15mm
Backspacing: 5.35"
Bolt Pattern: 5-115
Rec. Tire Size: 235/60-18
Weight: 26.0lbs.