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I have a '12 Si and live in Connecticut. How is the Si in the snow with the Michelin Pilot HXMXM4 tires. Should I invest in snow tires (probably the Michelin x-ice) or should I get new all seasons? I am almost ready for tires anyway so I am considering snows for my stock set. How is the car in snow with the HXMXM4?
 
I had a '12 Si with the same stock tires. I dealt with them for one winter before I bought a dedicated set of 16" steelies and Bridgestone Blizzak WS70s. The stocks were fine the first year. After than, I couldn't get up hills and they would spin a lot. It was pretty difficult to drive in any snow once they wore down a bit. Actually, the stock tires probably lasted me a max of 15,000 miles. God, I hated those tires haha. We get a ton of snow here, though. Some of the highest in the nation...ugh lol :surrender:
 
bowler13joe said:
I had a '12 Si with the same stock tires. I dealt with them for one winter before I bought a dedicated set of 16" steelies and Bridgestone Blizzak WS70s. The stocks were fine the first year. After than, I couldn't get up hills and they would spin a lot. It was pretty difficult to drive in any snow once they wore down a bit. Actually, the stock tires probably lasted me a max of 15,000 miles. God, I hated those tires haha. We get a ton of snow here, though. Some of the highest in the nation...ugh lol :surrender:
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Agreed, stock tires were the worst! I actually got mine to last a little past 20k which was a shock
 
I live in CT we get a good amount of snow. It's been inconsistent every year. Has anyone run the Michelin? I want either Michelin or blizzaks not sure yet.
 
Thank you! I was curious as to how they are. I've never had snows I had an 08 accord last winter which was a tank and I hear the Si is no where near as good in the snow.
 
nikekidd122 said:
Thank you! I was curious as to how they are. I've never had snows I had an 08 accord last winter which was a tank and I hear the Si is no where near as good in the snow.
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Using snow tires makes a huge difference in winter driving compared to all season tires. You will wonder why you didn't switch sooner.
 
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The stock tires are average in snow at best. For CT winters you would be best served by a winter tire. With a good all season and the front drive of the Civic you can get by with a good all season however.
 
i just ordered Toyo Gerit KX winter tires for my '13 Si stock rims (215/45/17) Cant wait to try them out on some icy roads. These will be my first ever set of winter tires!!
 
Nix said:
Should be in more places too! I hate watching other people almost crash into me because they are running around on worn out all seasons in 4" of snow. Or should I say 10cm of snow!
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Don't humor those that are not users of Freedom Units!
 
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