lkushner52

Thanks everyone for your comments and input. I think based on your comments I am going to go with 215/60R16 with Andros N1 rims machined w anthracite accents. Now big question is which tires? Based upon comments I don't think I want to go wth studs any longer as I don't want to destroy my newly paved driveway. I believe the issue is more packed compressed snow on my street with a 35% incline rather than ice. So do you think I am better off with Blizzaks WS 80s, Michelin Xice-xI3, General Altimax Arctic, Firestone Winterforce, or Dunlop Winter Maxx. The Tire Rack rep felt that the Blizzaks would be better than the Michelin xice-xI3 for my situation but I did not ask him about the Generals, Firestones, or Dunlops. Any comments? Any experience with these tires. It seems most people on the cMax boards have the Michelins.

I am in CT and I just yesterday purchased a 2013 cmax Energi with 17,000 miles. I am thinking about putting 205/60R16 SR Winter Grip tires with studs or General Altima Arctic with studs. I live on a hill with a 35 degree incline and my Prius with Blizzak WS 70 did not make it up if the snow was over 5 inches or so .Doe any one have any experience with the cmax driving it with studded snow tires and does anyone have any experience with driving it with 16 inch snow tires?