I have a 2012 SEL with 18" Hancook Optimo H426 tires. Over giftmas I got to experience my first real snow storm in this car, and I must say it was not a fun experience. This is my first diesel car, so I'm not sure if the issue is how I drive it compared to my past cars, or the tires. I've had wet slippage on these tires as well, so I'm leaning towards them being the issue.
Anyways, I had a heck of a time getting started from a stop in the snow/slush covered roads in PA. Climbing hills was equally painful. Mainly tires slipping, then I'd ease off on the pedal and they would seem to catch some before slipping again. I did some experimenting later on and the slipping didn't seem as bad if I kept the car in 1st gear, but the roads were better at that point so I'm not sure it was a fair test. I even had the car slide down a driveway when parked. There was some ice under the snow on said driveway, but none of the other vehicles had this issue.
So I am currently contemplating replacing the tires with either a set of Michelin Primacy MXM4 or Continental ExtremeContact DWS. The Continentals seem to have better weather ratings on tire rack, while the Michelins seem to have better comfort/noise ratings (the noisiness of the Hankcooks also bothers me). Anyone have any recommendations?
Anyways, I had a heck of a time getting started from a stop in the snow/slush covered roads in PA. Climbing hills was equally painful. Mainly tires slipping, then I'd ease off on the pedal and they would seem to catch some before slipping again. I did some experimenting later on and the slipping didn't seem as bad if I kept the car in 1st gear, but the roads were better at that point so I'm not sure it was a fair test. I even had the car slide down a driveway when parked. There was some ice under the snow on said driveway, but none of the other vehicles had this issue.
So I am currently contemplating replacing the tires with either a set of Michelin Primacy MXM4 or Continental ExtremeContact DWS. The Continentals seem to have better weather ratings on tire rack, while the Michelins seem to have better comfort/noise ratings (the noisiness of the Hankcooks also bothers me). Anyone have any recommendations?