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

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.

 

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.