I really don't think they're bad in snow either; at least no worse than other performance A/S tires I've used. This winter we've had plenty snow and ice, and I've never felt out of control.

 

Installed they handle really well, and I can still spin the tires all the way through 3rd...245/40/18's installed

 

I've heard this too but have not been able to actually listen to these. Can you explain this further as I'm one click away from buying a set and Nitto doesn't have the size I want.

 

I agree unless I'm trying to get the charger up my driveway...can't take a run at it either, it's a right turn off the road to the driveway. Doesn't look like much, but it's a pretty good slope and the charger doesn't like it.

 

did that require a lot of modding? I am wondering if a 245/45/18 will work on the HHR?

 

I love my Conti Road Attack motorcycle tires. They put the Pirelli supercorsa, and Michellin Pilot power 2cts to shame ( for my level / style of riding at least ). I have yet to try their car offerings.

 

That is an HHR!

 

fierce instinct tires...i just threw some on the saab....i work at goodyear and we put these fierce instincts on many many cars...they have a 400 rating which is awesome and you can find them at around 100 bucks a piece online for a 235 40 18...maybe slightly cheaper...its a great tire to look into

 

This FTW just had some put on today, went through one hell of a storm on RT 40 east of Columbus, Oh. Road ponds like a SOB with even the slightest shower, it just stupid down poured and I did not have any hydroplaning whatsoever , the stockers would have been all over the place.

 

Several tires in the 245/40-18 size are actually lighter. Surprised me. I went with the Hankook Ventus v12 evo's. 1.0 lb. lighter than the stock Michelins.