So it's coming to the time of the year that I have to start thinking about the winter tires on the S60. I've had my Conti ExtremeWinterContacts now for 3 winters and they're starting to wear down. During one of our most brutal winters in Chicagoland in ages last year, I felt that I started losing confidence in the Contis as the winter went on. Definitely didn't grip as well as they used to (well, it doesn't help that they have around 30K miles on them).
As I've done my research, I'm down to 2 tires that I'm considering, which are about the same price: the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 and the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2. Both look to give a refined ride and excellent ice and snow traction.
Any opinions on either? Any other options that I should consider due to your personal experiences? Any thoughts are appreciated!!
Also, I have to replace the TPMS sensors in the wheels. The Orange brand sensors I got never worked properly and I'm tired of having the dummy light on all winter long. Any thoughts on which ones I should get? Any opinions on aftermarket ones from, say, Tire Rack?
As I've done my research, I'm down to 2 tires that I'm considering, which are about the same price: the Michelin X-Ice Xi3 and the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2. Both look to give a refined ride and excellent ice and snow traction.
Any opinions on either? Any other options that I should consider due to your personal experiences? Any thoughts are appreciated!!
Also, I have to replace the TPMS sensors in the wheels. The Orange brand sensors I got never worked properly and I'm tired of having the dummy light on all winter long. Any thoughts on which ones I should get? Any opinions on aftermarket ones from, say, Tire Rack?