After buying myself a 2002 MB ML320, I've decided to pick up an extra set of rims and get some winter tires as well.
People have been trying to talk me out of it - since I'm in NYC, and the snow here during the winter isn't exactly a regular occurrence. The thing is - after spending so much money with the concentration being safety and security - wouldn't I want to go the extra $500-700 to add a set of winter tires and make the hazardous weather that much safer?
It looks like I've got a choice of winter tires, as follows:
Nokian Haakepellita Q
Dunlop Winter Sport
M2
Bridgestone Blizzak Winter Dueler
Michelin 4x4 Alpin
Anyone have any experience with the above? They're all in the same price range (the stock tire size on the 2001 rims I bought is 255/65R16) - ranging from $104 to 124 per tire. The Bridgestones should be a bit more expensive, if you consider the fact that the winter tire compound that gives them their winter kick covers only 55% of the tire. After that - you're looking at a general purpose all weather tire.
-J
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