johnt55 Posted October 15, 2004 Share Posted October 15, 2004 I really need some help. Does it make any sense to put 2 snow tires on the front of a 2001 ES300? If yes, what brand? If no, why not? Thanks for the help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted October 16, 2004 Share Posted October 16, 2004 I really need some help. Does it make any sense to put 2 snow tires on the front of a 2001 ES300? If yes, what brand? If no, why not? Thanks for the help. ← no, it does not make sense to put 2 snow tires on your ES. It makes sense to put a full set of 4 snow tires on your ES if you are in an area that is prone to snow. Even though the drive wheels are the front 2, the rear two tires contribute to traction and stability, especially in the curves. Mounting the same snow tires there will dramatically improve handling in snowy, icy and wet conditions. Bridgstone Blizzaks are moderately priced and highly rated as well as Michelin Alpins (more expensive) and Goodyear even has some decent dedicated snow tires. However, to eliminate the mounting and remounting of tires in November and March, a quality all season high performance radial may be all you need for the entire year. Suggestion: Toyo Proxes TPT. (see related threads) steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnt55 Posted October 16, 2004 Author Share Posted October 16, 2004 I really need some help. Does it make any sense to put 2 snow tires on the front of a 2001 ES300? If yes, what brand? If no, why not? Thanks for the help. ← no, it does not make sense to put 2 snow tires on your ES. It makes sense to put a full set of 4 snow tires on your ES if you are in an area that is prone to snow. Even though the drive wheels are the front 2, the rear two tires contribute to traction and stability, especially in the curves. Mounting the same snow tires there will dramatically improve handling in snowy, icy and wet conditions. Bridgstone Blizzaks are moderately priced and highly rated as well as Michelin Alpins (more expensive) and Goodyear even has some decent dedicated snow tires. However, to eliminate the mounting and remounting of tires in November and March, a quality all season high performance radial may be all you need for the entire year. Suggestion: Toyo Proxes TPT. (see related threads) steviej ← Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SICKLEX Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I really need some help. Does it make any sense to put 2 snow tires on the front of a 2001 ES300? If yes, what brand? If no, why not? Thanks for the help. ← no, it does not make sense to put 2 snow tires on your ES. It makes sense to put a full set of 4 snow tires on your ES if you are in an area that is prone to snow. Even though the drive wheels are the front 2, the rear two tires contribute to traction and stability, especially in the curves. Mounting the same snow tires there will dramatically improve handling in snowy, icy and wet conditions. Bridgstone Blizzaks are moderately priced and highly rated as well as Michelin Alpins (more expensive) and Goodyear even has some decent dedicated snow tires. However, to eliminate the mounting and remounting of tires in November and March, a quality all season high performance radial may be all you need for the entire year. Suggestion: Toyo Proxes TPT. (see related threads) steviej ← I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnt55 Posted October 18, 2004 Author Share Posted October 18, 2004 I really need some help. Does it make any sense to put 2 snow tires on the front of a 2001 ES300? If yes, what brand? If no, why not? Thanks for the help. ← no, it does not make sense to put 2 snow tires on your ES. It makes sense to put a full set of 4 snow tires on your ES if you are in an area that is prone to snow. Even though the drive wheels are the front 2, the rear two tires contribute to traction and stability, especially in the curves. Mounting the same snow tires there will dramatically improve handling in snowy, icy and wet conditions. Bridgstone Blizzaks are moderately priced and highly rated as well as Michelin Alpins (more expensive) and Goodyear even has some decent dedicated snow tires. However, to eliminate the mounting and remounting of tires in November and March, a quality all season high performance radial may be all you need for the entire year. Suggestion: Toyo Proxes TPT. (see related threads) steviej ← I agree. ← Thank you for the advice!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lexusfreak Posted October 22, 2004 Share Posted October 22, 2004 Toyo Proxes TPT is an EXCELLENT choice for an fantastic all season performance tire! Very good in the snow & slush.....awesome in the rain too!!! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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