Spike100

Glad to hear that your all-square tire setup using the front tire diameter is working flawlessly.

I had problems with my 2003 VDC-equipped Z (Performance model) with this all-square setup (tire diameter matching stock fronts).

I had better results with an all-square setup running tires with diameters matching the stock rear tire size (instead of the front diameter)

--Spike

Callmetony

iTrader: (1)

So it's time for me to throw a set of winters on. I've seen a lot of folks on the forum praise Blizzak, but haven't heard much about the hankook alternatives. Right now I've narrowed my options to:

Blizzak LM60 at $250 each
Hankook W310 at $215 each

Does anyone have experience with both of these options on the Z? I wonder if the Blizzak quality is superior enough to warrant the price gap. I don't mind dropping the money since I know it's going to protect my car as I continue to use it as a daily driver for the next 3 months of possible snow and ice. Any input is appreciated, and I apologize if this was already covered. I couldn't find any existing discussion.

POS VETT

Blizzak line has a dual-layer compound; the outer layer is very soft, open-cell design. The one below it is an all-season compound. What's the winter like at your area ? The outer layer wears fast in dry and wet conditions regardless of temperature. It's more suitable for snowy and icy conditions.

Where I live, the winters are considered mild. Lower temperatures, snow fall is low to medium, and ice forms only a few times a year. My winter tires are the cheapest in the size range, higher-speed rated, and have only single compound.

Callmetony

iTrader: (1)

If you live in Columbus Ohio like your profile suggests then we have similar winter conditions. Have you ever used the hankook? That is the cheapest snow tire I could find in required size at local tire barn.

POS VETT

I do live in Columbus OH. I recently bought two sets of different brands (GT Radial & Falken) in 18" sizes and they're cheaper than the Hankook you quoted.