#1) Firestone Winterforce (215/55/16, (winter tire), $125ea mounted balanced and studded at sears(ugh,never again with those guys) 4500K on them so far):
#2) Central Oregon:
#3) What types of driving events if any (100+ miles per day for work, snow covered roads, dirt roads, lots of pavement):
#4) 50/50 city vs hwy:
#5) Yokohamas are what the car came with...not a bad tire in the snow either:
#6) Great snow tire for under $500 - I think you can get them at tirerack for $80-$90 shipped. Really fun go anywhere snow tire. The traction is "almost" as good as the nokian hakka2 I once owned but the price is waaaay better. I also understand that they wear longer than the nokians. They're ok on dry pavement but they are pretty heavy and clunky. The rubber stays soft at low temps it has tons of siping so it moves water and slush really well. If you live in snow country and need a good tire...this one is a go! Best low cost snow tire I have ever driven...
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