On Sat, 13 Sep 2003 08:28:01 +0200, "Pete" <escape2music@hotmail.com>
wrote:

>"Rock Kent" <rockkent@cascadeaccess.com> wrote in message
>news:bju2jl$qqg$1@quark.scn.rain.com...
>> Hi All,
>> I'd like something with great rain performance, good dry performance, yet
>> won't leave me stranded on the few days I have to navigate a little snow
>or
>> ice working my way down to Portland from the 1200 foot level out here in
>the
>> boonies.
>
>Do you run the stock tire size (195/60/14) ? If so, the only thing that I'd
>recommend from the list of available all-season tires at TireRack is
>Bridgestone RE950. However, keep in mind that high performance usually also
>means stiffer rubber (less comfort) and possibly shorter treadlife.

I would try to get by without all-season tires if I expected only a
small amount of snow. Good summer tires are probably as good or
better on ice compared to the average all season tire. If the snow is
light and/or the roads well cleared and you are careful and the summer
tires have at least half their tread you should be OK.

I can recommend the Kumho Ecsta Supra 712 for excellent wet traction.
It is pretty good on dry, but not up to the level of Yokohama AVS
which Yoko stopped making in the GS-R stock size :[ The Kumhos are
bargain priced though. Never drove them on snow.