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Old 10-22-2012, 10:42 AM   #7 (permalink)
Naske
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Originally Posted by brucepick View Post
Case in point - my Michelin X-ice II's. They have the best ice traction I've ever had without studs, and rolling resistance roughly equal to my Kumho LRR summer tires. True deep snow traction not yet tested but I expect they will be very good because the tires earned the mountain/snowflake logo. I used them at Watkins Glen for the 2012 Green Grand Prix, experienced excellent dry and wet traction.
Can a true nordic winter friction tire get lower rolling resistance than a summer LRR tire? Maybe I should drive my Nokian Hakkapelita Rīs all year long then
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