Replacing tires on my 2004 X5 3.0

[realchef]

Originally Posted by jangell

Thaks for the thoughts...For as many times as it snows here in Seatle I think I will forgoe the extra set of rims and call in sick on those days where she HAS to use a car and let her use mine...

I'm tinking the Forters'a sound good.

Wait a minute, the Fortera's ARE a winter tire.

Quote tire rack:

Fortera TripleTred radials meet the industry’s severe snow service requirements and are branded with the mountain / snowflake symbol).

I am driving the Sh*t out of them in the snow. They do great. It is an advanced tire in that it does well on dry and wet pavement TOO!!

[jangell]

Originally Posted by realchef

Wait a minute, the Fortera's ARE a winter tire.

Quote tire rack:

Fortera TripleTred radials meet the industry’s severe snow service requirements and are branded with the mountain / snowflake symbol).

I am driving the Sh*t out of them in the snow. They do great. It is an advanced tire in that it does well on dry and wet pavement TOO!!

Excellent...Sound like a good alternative.

[realchef]

Originally Posted by jangell

Excellent...Sound like a good alternative.

They are fully capable in all 4 season's. I drive them year 'round on the Ford. Use the Ford in the winter to haul the dog around and into the mountians. I didn't put them on the x because their dry and wet does not qualify as a performance tire.

Now, come to think of it, for not much more money, you can get the Vredestein Wintrac 4 extreme. They are awesome winter tires that cover 149 mph and perform very well in wet and dry also. I think they are turning out to be the ultimate winter tire. Many people on the Rover forums talk about driving them year round. I have had them on the x for three months. No issues on some twisties as well as at 120. This might be the way for you to go. I have some pictures posted in other threads.
http://www.vredestein.com/Banden_Ban...&BandtypeID=15

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