14th Feb 2007, 09:09

I had the snow problem with all the Hondas I've owned as well. I think it has something to do with weight distribution as you state, as the Toyotas I've owned didn't have this problem.

4th Jan 2009, 20:11

In regards to the comment about handling in snowy/ winter conditions. The first winter I owned my Aveo, I drove on the OEM Hankook all seasons, the vehicle was rather capable though it could have been better, but that's expected with all season tires.

The following year however I purchased a set of Nexxen winter tires and this significantly improved the handling, especially in heavy snow conditions; it's quite humorous to drive past pickups and SUVs fishtailing at the foot of hills or in ditches; it may sound cocky, but it's a true story that's happened many times.

I made this post more so to praise the benefits of winter tires, I don't want to drive in snow without a set.

6th Jan 2009, 16:48

I was happy to read the comment about the Nexen tires. Due to the economic recession our income has dropped considerably, and just recently when my wife's SUV needed new tires I checked out the Nexen tires. I buy from a great tire dealer who has for the past 18 years advised me on and sold me all my tires. He highly recommended the Nexen brand, which I had never even heard of.

I bought a set of 245:65:17 all-season tires for our GMC Envoy at a savings of $700 over the Michelins (which it came with). I am very pleased with the ride, handling, and wet weather traction of the Nexens. I can discern no difference at all in the ride, and the traction on wet pavement seems almost as good, if not as good, as the horrendously expensive Michelins.

Since I live in the Sun belt snow is virtually non-existent, so I had no need for anything beyond a good all-season tire. I am VERY pleased with Nexen thus far.