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Originally Posted by photon
BMW M440i which I guess counts as a small AWD vehicle?
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I’m also in a BMW so I know your tire size pain. Calgary tends to have the worst tire picking weather because we go from deep snow to bare pavement to ice. Personally this would be my suggestion in order having owned them all between my current vehicle (M35) an STI, M135, and ATS-V
X-ice - but I couldn’t get them in my size so I’m sure you will deal with the same. In my opinion the best winter tire for Calgary.
Hakkas - if you don’t mind the huge markup kal tire throws in them. They are 30% cheaper in Quebec. Noisy but great performance. Soft compound so quicker wear. I got 3 winters out of them.
Pirelli - two winters and I think they work great. I drive mostly city and haven’t had an oh #### moment yet. Sturdy on dry pavement with great wear. 2 winters and my tread depth is 8/32nd. They were 9/32nds to start.
Blizzack - deep snow monsters, great but softer so if you are spirited on dry pavement you notice the softer compound.
I want to be clear that this is all just my opinion on performance winters. I Don’t go studded anymore because the loss of traction on dry pavement (which is when I drive faster) was too offputting. Heavier vehicles don’t suffer from that issue.