Found Nokian winter tires for 19" wheels

[PaulLR3]

Tiresbyweb has both the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R and Hakkapeliitta 5 in 255/55/19. Both tires are about $300 each. I had planned on going with the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow from Tire Rack at $200 each but will probably switch to the Nokian. If what I was told is true, the Pirelli will work well in snow for about 60% of its tread life. After that it wears down to become more like an all-season tire. The Nokian will perform well in snow for its entire tread life. I have found that I only get 2 winters of good snow traction out of most winter tires I buy. If I can get a third winter out of the Nokians, then they are worth the extra $100 per tire.

 

[roverman]

I used mine for about 5 winters. I think I probably only put 30000 on them though. Plenty of tread left on them still.

 

[Josh775]

Tiresbyweb has both the Nokian Hakkapeliitta R and Hakkapeliitta 5 in 255/55/19. Both tires are about $300 each. I had planned on going with the Pirelli Scorpion Ice & Snow from Tire Rack at $200 each but will probably switch to the Nokian. If what I was told is true, the Pirelli will work well in snow for about 60% of its tread life. After that it wears down to become more like an all-season tire. The Nokian will perform well in snow for its entire tread life. I have found that I only get 2 winters of good snow traction out of most winter tires I buy. If I can get a third winter out of the Nokians, then they are worth the extra $100 per tire.

Awesome choice on tires. Post an update when you get those tires exposed to some good snow. Nokian rules for winter!

 

[roverall]

I have has Nokian's for 3 years, ther is no better tire for winter driving.