Now that I have been driving on the Blizaaks for some time (16s), I have a better idea of the characteristics. Here are a few observations:
- it is easy to engage SLIP in dry with heavy dose of the throttle (not WOT though)
Sure makes me miss the Eagles
- the handling definitely looses precision
- some of the fun is gone from the driving - no flinging the car around tight turns with wild abandon.

All said and done, I don't mind the tradeoff for a few months.

How is everyone else doing with Blizaaks (or other snow tires for that matter)?

 

I agree with your findings on the Blizzaks WS-50 (215-65/16). Still think they are better than the Michelin Artic-Alpins I had in my previous Nissan Maxima. I have only had them for several weeks, so time will tell for sure.

I debated getting the Dunlops, Nokian, or other higher performance Winter tires, but because I only use them for 3-4 months I didn't think it was necessary. I still have not gotten the chance to try them out in severe snow/ice. NJ has 50 degress this weekend.

I am definitely getting rid of the RSAs once their tread is gone. Likely go with with dedicated Summer Tires, and use the Blizzaks for Winter.

2003.5 G35 Garnet Red, Willow Lthr, Premium & Winter Pkgs

 

I too have Blizzaks on for about 3 weeks now. I feel some loss of precision as opposed to the summer tires but since the car was useless in the snow I feel the trade is well worth it. Besides , it adds to the anticipation of putting summers back on in the spring.
Don't get me wrong, the tires are not squirrely, just provide a slower turn in to corners and on ramps. I'm not really pushing the tires as I would like to get 3-4 years out of them.

 

I've had Blizzak LM-18s for over a year now. They are very close to the handling of a 60 series A/S tire of similar rating on dry roads. No comparison to the WS-50s I tried. Very happy with mine. We'll see how they wear.

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I like my Blizzaks too. The car is a bit more nervous but when driving through the snow it is like a totally different car. Be fore I put the Blizzaks on the car would slip a bit on cold roads without snow. Now there is no question about being on the road and I can plow through snow.

 

Yes, your WS-50s are probably even better than my LM-18s in deep snow! Winter tires are a must in the snow belt.

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The artic cat in the mountain has claws and the car in the next forum has wc-50's has great handling and LM-32 on the 15 by 9 3/4 rim.

Sorry i'm confused.

 

I'm just really reaally bored and I wish i lived further away from work so i could drive my car more often.

 

I wish I didn't work so far, I am putting too many miles on my G35C 6MT

 

I installed the 17" Blizzak LM22's (on ASA K3 rims) on my coupe last night, it is definately a different feel but the car is inoperable in even the smallest amount of snow. I am hoping by installing these tires it will not snow again! pics to follow.

04/G35C/DG/Prem/Aero/Perf. Tires and wheels/ Valentine 1/Winter:Blizzak LM22 on ASA K3 Rims/R splash Guards

Long Island, New York, USA

 

I'm running with Pirelli Winter 210 Snowsports. I haven't tested them yet in the snow....but, having driven them on dry roads, no complaints so far.

'03 G35 C Prem Pkg, Navi, Aero, Performance Wheel & Tire Pkg