[Kalos]

P-51,Oct 16 2004, 01: Wrote:I need winter tires from my WRX, 205/55/16.  I'm looking for a tire with good dry and wet road performance, and good ice grip, but don't need a deep snow tread.  Basically, we don't get much snow down here, so I don't want a Blizzak or something that SUCKS on dry roads.  I want to still be comfortable/have fun on dry roads, but I want ice grip, and more snow traction than an all-season can offer. I'm thinking Dunlop Winter Sport? Any other ideas?

I installed Hankook W300 Ice Bears a few days ago. Very happy with the performance - especially in today's first of season snowfall. These Ice Bears are quieter than my OEM ContiSportContact summer tires. Hankook is Korean, and the price of the W300 Ice Bears is significantly less than for the major brands.

On my SVT, the 205/55/16 size rubs. I should have installed 205/50/16. But if your OEM wheels have the correct offset, fender rub may not be a problem for you.