Winter tires for snow??

[C M Smith <cmsmith@domain.elided>]

I prefer winter tires that give top performance on bare roads that also 
work like billy o in snow.

My top pick is Pirelli. I have used Pirelli winters for years (as well as 
other brands) and man dey is de best for handling on bare roads AND 
sticking like glue to ice AND chewing there way through deep wet or dry 
snow. The 210P and 210 A are stellar performers. The new 210 and 240 
Snowsports should be even better.

For absolute grip on ice and snow try a set of Nokian Hakka Q's and keep 
your speed below 160 km/hr (99mph), or a set of Gislaved Nord frosts.

If durability is important and money no object Michelin Alpin is hard to beat.

There are those who tout Blizzaks but I have yet to meet a hard driving 
sports car driver who really likes them.

Pirellis are the top choice for all out to heck with winter performance 
driving.

BTW, the GTV6 is a top notch winter handler. I drove mine with Pirelli P6 
summer tires V rated no less, all winter with no problems. What a car. No 
block heater either and it didn't care how cold it got, she fired right up 
(better than on a hot day actually!)
Michael Smith
Calgary, Alberta
Canada
91 Alfa 164L, White, original owner

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