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MAlby7,Dec 2 2004, 07:59 AM Wrote:My neighbour  has them on his Infinity G35

Sorry, which does he have???

I went to Crappy Tire last night and checked out their selection. The IceTrac only seems to have sipes that go about 50% into the tread. It was hard to tell on the X-Ice how far in they went. The x-ice seem to have a better design for water/slush - with the center channel and v-shaped tread pattern.

I will probably go with the x-ice. They are about 40 more per tire, but I think they are a better match for what I want. Q-speed rated is probably sufficient. It seems that about 90% of winters are Q rated or slower anyhow. (The IceTrac is S rated.)

I have heard alot about how good the traction is on the Graspics, but I have also heard alot of complaints about flex and generally poor handling on dry roads at highway speeds so I will stay away from them I think.