Re: Slush/Ice/Wet Tyres?

[poopface <cyng@lamere.net>]

>I'm looking to slap some winter rubber on the Jetta this year but
>up in the Pacific Northwest we only occasionally get snow.  Usually
>its a light dusting 1-3".  What we do get is a ton of slush, standing
>water and black ice.
>
>What tires would you recommend for this type of environment.  Since I
>suspect most of the driving will be on very wet pavement regular soft
>compound stickers (Blizzaks) would wear quite quickly.  Is there a
>long tread life wet/slush/black ice tire out there?  Nokian Hakkas?

Please respond to the whole list on this one, as I, too, am very 
interested in replacing my crappy Cooper Cobras during the winter season 
(in Maine - lots of snow and ice). Thanks as well.
-Tom

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