Dunlop Graspic DS2 vs BS Blizzak WS60

[bkim3]

The tires23 guoted me $560 for Dunlop and $650 for Bridgestone. (215/60R16; tax in, mounted and balanced) Which one would you recommed for the winter weather of GTA? Any comment would be appreciated!

[Spray]

I'm using the Blizzak LM-25's. They're pretty unbelievable in the snow. Check 1010tires etc for customer reviews?

[kenchau]

The tires23 guoted me $560 for Dunlop and $650 for Bridgestone. (215/60R16; tax in, mounted and balanced) Which one would you recommed for the winter weather of GTA? Any comment would be appreciated!

did you check pricing at Walmart, cause I know they have the Dunlop Graspic DS1 pricing in the mini pamphlet, but when I go into Walmart, they also have the DS2, their prices are quite good.

[MP3_SKY]

I use Graspic DS-2 Studless They are very good, no complaint. It stick on Snow....:D

[radeonboy]

Either tyres aren't bad. Save some money and go with the Graspic's. I've heard good things about the old DS1 and even now DS2.

[bkim3]

I'm using the Blizzak LM-25's. They're pretty unbelievable in the snow. Check 1010tires etc for customer reviews?

A couple of review from Tirerack, but no reviews available from 1010

[Talamasca]

I have the Dunlop Graspic DS-1 (205/55/16) on my car from Wal-Mart, almost the same size as yours. They work pretty well and look nice too.

[cipher]

Do Blizzak tires still turn into regular winter tires after the tread wears to about 50%???

[Matryx]

I suggest you get it at tirerack.com. With the taxes and duties it is still cheaper to get it shipped here than to get it locally.

[cwb27]

Do Blizzak tires still turn into regular winter tires after the tread wears to about 50%???

Yes.

Most winters that use special compounds do this.

[Asad_A203]

Do Blizzak tires still turn into regular winter tires after the tread wears to about 50%???

Yes, and it is 60%. Most winter tires do have a similar compound to this; but Blizzaks wear alot quicker.

[cwb27]

Yes, and it is 60%. Most winter tires do have a similar compound to this; but Blizzaks wear alot quicker.

You sure? According to Tirerack their wear is excellent.

[bkim3]

Couldn't find any of them in GTA.
Instead, I ended up buying Toyo Observe G02+.
Toyo offered me $60 MIR.

[sunnybono]

The tires23 guoted me $560 for Dunlop and $650 for Bridgestone. (215/60R16; tax in, mounted and balanced) Which one would you recommed for the winter weather of GTA? Any comment would be appreciated!

Have you considered the Michelin Pilot Alpine (PA2). I bought these for the wife on her 04 Mazda 3 Sport GT and I can't seem to wipe out. Even the anti locks don't kick in!!!!!!

sk

[mtl4]

I'm not sure the jury is totally out for wear on the new WS-60s. The old Blizzak WS-50's used to wear like crazy (esp if you left them on in any warm weather), but the others have been totally redesigned and reformulated so I don't think you can assume all Blizzaks wear quickly yet. I know the Michelin X-ice wear quite well for me but I've also had my eye on the Goodyear Ultra Grips as a possible less expensive and equally performing replacement.

[Trexim]

I'm not sure the jury is totally out for wear on the new WS-60s. The old Blizzak WS-50's used to wear like crazy (esp if you left them on in any warm weather), but the others have been totally redesigned and reformulated so I don't think you can assume all Blizzaks wear quickly yet. I know the Michelin X-ice wear quite well for me but I've also had my eye on the Goodyear Ultra Grips as a possible less expensive and equally performing replacement.

Looking at Goodyear Ultra Grips SUV myself. But with the H speed rating it's more like a "performance" winter tire. While X-Ice (which I am using) is really for ice and snow. Not sure if it is suitable for Ottawa/Montreal winter.

[bkim3]

I got a call from the tire shop this afternoon. They told me that they couldn't locate any Toyos. No other options but to buy Blizzak WS60 for 729 (w/o rims, but installed). Was not sure if that was good deal.

(w/o rims pricing, except for the Honda)
* $575 from Tirerack (just for tires)-probably need to spend $70-100 more for mounting and balancing (then, $645-675)
* $650 from tires23 (all in) - but they called me later that it's out of stock.
* $560 from 1010 (just for tires) - the final cost would be $630-660

Well, I think I spent a little more than I wanted to pay.

* Only two places had Michelin X-Ice for my size. THE Honda dealer (217(x4) for tire, 100(x4) for steel wheel, 100 for installation - Asking price $1559 "INSANE"
* Costco - out of stock for the season, they only had Michelin Alpin PA3
* Canadian Tire $888 (all in; w/o rims)

No Dunlops whatsoever!

How come every tire shop is running out of tires this winter?

The journey has been finished.
I am going to pick up my Accord tomorrow!

Thanks for all your comments!

[BeaverLiquor]

maybe because you're buying tires about a month after everyone else has (just search this forum).

i got the ws-60's and they stop better than my friends x-ices, as for wearing this is my first winter with them so i can't really say anything about that just yet.