Yoko Iceguard 20's vs Michelin X-Ice 2?

[oFlash0]

Yoko's are $128/tire + a $50 gift card for purchase of 4
Michelin's are $159/tire + a $50 mail in rebate

What would you recommend I purchase?
Driving would be almost entirely city based.

[oFlash0]

anyone? what is the better purchase value wise?

[sb_tor]

I would just get the yoko. the X-ice2 might be marginally better I personally dont think that is worth paying for.

[danipet]

I have the Yokohama Iceguard IG20 on my 2000 Toyota Camry and Michelin X-Ice (not 2) on my wife's Nissan Versa hatchback. I find that the Yoko's have better grip and traction and it gives me more confidence, even in a heavier car than the Michelins. They are both good options, I was won over by the high tech composition of the Yoko's. Quote from 1010tires.com:
Designed to cut through the watery film on ice that causes micro-hydroplaning, the IG20 features Yokohama's over a billion absorptive carbon flakes and more than 5 billion resin-coated shelled microbubbles. The tread design has been refined to offer better grip during acceleration, cornering and braking in the worst winter weather, including in slush and snow and on ice. The IG20 has also been optimized to provide long-lasting wear and low road noise.

[KevC]

Gislaved NordFrost5 :D

Or Hankook W409 iPike / W300 IceBear if you wanna save a few bucks.

The IG20 are a slightly older design, and the Xi2 are a bit overpriced ...