Nokian WRG2 Tires, Comments?

[DJ Trance AZ]

Hey guys, I had a set of Nokian WR tires on my Matrix and they were some great tires...

Now I got a new car and I'm thinking about putting in the new Nokian WRG2 tires:
http://nokiantires.com/en/tire_wrg2.aspx?season=winter

What do you guys think? I called up several places and they quoted me $203/tire (all inclusive; 215/45r17)...

.eRic

[HeldDown]

I just got a set of these put on my Focus by Kal Tire on Tuesday. Cost me $700 tax in for a full set, mounted and balanced with a full warranty. So far, I love them - though they've got a little more lag to them than my stockers, they feel like they're STUCK to the pavement. They were an excellent choice.

[eltonrebello]

I picked up four WRG2 185/65R14 for $121 per tire installed and balanced ($546 inclusive). It was the best price i could find in Southern Ontario.

[vm_fan]

There's a thread about these tires here (http://www.redflagdeals.com/forums/showthread.php?t=675868).

[nornet]

I just got a set of these put on my Focus by Kal Tire on Tuesday. Cost me $700 tax in for a full set, mounted and balanced with a full warranty. So far, I love them - though they've got a little more lag to them than my stockers, they feel like they're STUCK to the pavement. They were an excellent choice.

This pretty well falls into line with other reviews. The only downside is that that stickiness costs about a 5% gas premium in gas consumption.

[sixer]

The only downside is that that stickiness costs about a 5% gas premium in gas consumption.

Pretty bold statement. Any proof or other reviews indicating that's the case. That's like saying any tire that has better traction will burn more gas.

[nornet]

Pretty bold statement. Any proof or other reviews indicating that's the case. That's like saying any tire that has better traction will burn more gas.

Google "tire adhesion gas consumption" and you will get all the info you care to digest. Thus includes the use of "Green Tire" on the Prius to maximize MPG (at the cost of handling) to racing tires developed for their adhesive properties. I believe the US is mandating an adhesive measurement of all tires to be sold there in the next few years. This will make comparisons along with tread wear ratings much easier to compare brands.

The 5% figure is from an article I read recently.

[macnut]

Note that HoldDown's year old post mentioned that he had just bought the tires.

All tires need about a 800 km. run-in period to reach their normal performance level.

The WR G2's especially seem to show the effects of whatever is used during manufacture to free a tire from its mould.

That "stickiness" quickly wears off, and the whole design objective of that tire's low rolling resistance realised.

Some winter tires may have a measurable penalty in m.p.g., but I doubt it's as high as 5% even in the worst case.
Now, incorrect inflation pressure is another story.

[sixer]

Note that HoldDown's year old post mentioned that he had just bought the tires.

All tires need about a 800 km. run-in period to reach their normal performance level.

The WR G2's especially seem to show the effects of whatever is used during manufacture to free a tire from its mould.

That "stickiness" quickly wears off, and the whole design objective of that tire's low rolling resistance realised.

Some winter tires may have a measurable penalty in m.p.g., but I doubt it's as high as 5% even in the worst case.
Now, incorrect inflation pressure is another story.

Good points, I doubted it could be that high. I could see maybe 1%, but not much more.