are a pretty aggressive off brand 30x9.50 tire. They are noisy and although pretty aggressive, I am thinking I want more of a less aggressive snow-specific tire since most of my winter driving will be on highways and occasional off-road situations. I was looking in the local paper and found a killer deal on some Nokian Hakkapelitta snow tires, but the tire size is 185/65/15 - a bit smaller than the recommended size for the Montero. Is their any disadvantage to going a little smaller in the winter? The general rule of thumb used to be narrower tires in the winter, and wider in the summer. Any insight?
The tires on my "new to me" 1995 Montero
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The 30x9.50 tires are already smaller than stock, you definitely do not want to go even smaller, those 185/65/15's are what come on most compact sedans and would seriously screw with your speedometer and mpg.
You can get nokian rotiivas through discount tire direct (online store) now at a pretty fair price. Not a true winter tire but you know nokian builds more winter capabilities into their "all weather" models than most. That probably the route I'd go if you want a decent tire that isn't a full snow tire. Discount direct also sells hakkapellitas now too. If you don't see it on the website, give them a call. I've found pricing to be competitive.
I put hankook dynapro AT tires on my montero and have been reasonably pleased with snow performance (still in the first half of treadwear though) Again, not a snow tire but it handles getting me to the ski area with decent confidence. I do keep my freeway speeds lower than I would with a true snow tire. Nothing beats a dedicated snow tire.
I put hankook dynapro AT tires on my montero and have been reasonably pleased with snow performance (still in the first half of treadwear though) Again, not a snow tire but it handles getting me to the ski area with decent confidence. I do keep my freeway speeds lower than I would with a true snow tire. Nothing beats a dedicated snow tire.