winter tires for 2003 Matrix

[nobescare]

i just bought a set of snow tires mounted on steel rims for my 2003 matrix.
went with Cooper Arctic Claws. my mechanic recommended them.
has anyone else used them and what are your thoughts.

thx.

[mistamatrix]

I think any reasonably priced snow tire will always be better than all seasons. My current set of snow tires is a "gimme your cheapest set" and will be entering my 3rd season with them. My previous and original set of snow tires I bought for my Matrix were Nokian Hakkapelittaa 1's. Great awesome but premium tires.

[nobescare]

getting close to the time to put these tires on. kinda thinking of doing so before the end of the month.

thanks for the response

[harlycarly]

My local garage sells Coopers. I run them on my 05 Matrix AWD, my Scion XD and my Toyota 4wd truck. Everybody in these parts uses them. My 2cents is that they have good traction but don't wear as good as some. However, I was driving a lot, about 24,000 per year on each vehicle.

All my good ol' boy truck driving buddies that plow a lot seem to like them. Overall, I think you'll be pleased. My vehicles will all be switched over by early next week.

[SuperchargedMR2]

I bought a set of Bridgestone Blizzaks on some alloy wheels from Tirerack.com for my 07 Matrix. I love them!

[nobescare]

thanks for the reply

just put the tires on this weekend.

now we just gotta wait for the snow.

[silver04rollas]

I just got Michelin Primacy PA3 tires (high-performance/snow tires). What a wonderful set of tires. I cannot say enough good things about it. It excels at everything. From dry traction to steering response to ice traction.

Highly recommend these.