Re: Blizzak vs. Michelin Artic Alpin

["Ron Buchalski" <rbuchals@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Jay,

I was just looking at snow/winter tires on Tire Rack's website, and they 
have a comparison test between the Blizzak MZ-01, Pilot Alpin, and Pirelli 
Asimmetrico Ice:

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/icebox99_rd.htm

On ice, the Blizzak was the _clear_ winner.  On dry roads, the Blizzak came 
in third.  The Pirelli came in second on ice, and was the best on dry roads, 
so it may be your best choice.  Price-wise, Pirelli was the most expensive, 
Blizzak was the cheapest.  For a set of four (based on current posted prices 
for 205/55QR16) it's $400 for Blizzak, $404 for Michelin, and $452 for 
Pirelli.

Good luck,

- -rb

>
>Date: Thu, 18 Nov 1999 09:20:28 -0500 (EST)
>From: Jay Snyder <jsnyder@domain.elided>
>Subject: Blizzak vs. Michelin Artic Alpin
>
>It is time to replace my worn out Blizzaks.
>The Michelin Artic Alpin looks like it may be a good choice, as
>it might be less squirmy in the dry than the Blizzaks.   The
>real question is are they as good on the icy slop.   We get more icy
>conditions than snow where I'm at, so ice performance is priority one.
>
>I had the older style Blizzak WS15.   They have a couple new types,
>the WS50, and the MZ02.   Any experience with these types?
>
>I have been very happy with the ice and snow performance of the Blizzak
>WS15, but would like something that handles a little better (and has
>better wear characteristics) on the dryer, warmer days we get in between
>the frozen sloppy days here in PA.
>
>
>BTW, the price is comparable between the Blizzak and Alpin.

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