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Old 01-09-2013, 11:02 PM   #64 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by wyatt View Post
I am pretty sure the Ecopias aren't that good in ice and snow. I haven't driven with them in those conditions, but I remember seeing that somewhere.
Oh, and I have driven in quite a bit of rain, with no problems to report.
I used to think the same thing but TireRack tested them in snow and they were great.

Tire Test Results : Eco-Focused All-Season Tires: Do They Deliver on the Promise?

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Offsetting its underwhelming wet performance was the Bridgestone Ecopia EP422, this time showing impressive snow traction while feeling stable and composed. Right behind was the Goodyear Assurance Fuel Max which also delivered impressive results, especially under braking. The Continental ProContact with Eco Plus provided reasonable traction with just a hint of understeer, while the Yokohama AVID TRZ showed competitive, but lower overall snow traction than the others.
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