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On Monday, March 30,2009 I was traveling on US24 between Colorado Springs and Limon, CO during a snowstorm with cross winds gusting to 50 MPH. I was driving a Honda Odyssey with Nokian WR’s (205/65HR15 XL) purchased in October 2007 which at the time of this excursion into a simulated milk bottle had 22K miles on them.

I was impressed by their ability to hold their position on the road.

There were a couple of times when I felt them break traction with the road and the van move sideways but these periods were infrequent and of very short duration. With the strong cross winds there was some accumulation of snow in spots, usually in areas sheltered a bit from the wind.

I live in Wisconsin so am used to driving in wintry driving conditions but must say this was the worst I can recall in 46 years of driving. I’m glad I had these tires on the van.

Just prior to this trip I convinced a fellow worker to get the WR G2s and he is very pleased with them as well.

My OEM Toyos were 205/50/17 but my Nokians are 215/45/17 (a bit wider but shorter sidewall) so the ride is actually a bit “sportier” and responsive. Check the Miata.net tire calculator (http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html) for compatible sizes.

My tires were around $1300CAD for a set of 4 in Feb/2008. It should be a bit cheaper for 195/65/15. Since KalTire is the only retailer in BC, I doubt you’ll get a great deal. Hopefully you’ll find a deal now that winter’s almost over.

I’ve been reading up on these tires for sometime now and would like to purchase – I’m a little worried about reports I’ve read regarding the tracking on dry roads at highway speeds and in cross winds. How is it?

Also how much did you guys pay? I’m looking at 195/65/15 and dont want to be taken for a ride by some mean sales person