Snow Tires For Is350?

dkaplan435 · December 31, 2005

It finally snowed last night so I was able to drive the IS350 (w/Blizzak LM25v).

It drove very well, but still slid a bit when taking turns fast. I guess I have to learn to NOT do that.

I used the "SNOW" button (next to the traction on/off switch), so I'm sure that helped as well.

My main concern will be the drivers w/o the snow tires.

I recommend the blizzaks, there is no way I'd drive my car in snow otherwise.

Dave

Lexusfreak · December 31, 2005

Lexusfreak

How about the Pirelli Winter 240 Snowsport? My local tire dealer (a good friend and a fellow M3 owner) is recommending these in the 18" size and just swaping them on my wheels fall and spring.

Craig

Those Pirelli look like a fairly new tire on the market.....no experence with them either I am afraid so I will say that the choices I mentioned before still stand. It's not 'vital' that you get a winter tire with a V speed rating either to be honest......if your driving on icy & snowy roads, will one really be even close to top speed? or 'peeling' around hairpin corners? :huh: ;)