Topic: Dunlop Graspic DS-1 vs DS-2

[Fountainpen108]

Sam's Club only have the outdated DS-1 and lots of them.Price is right though,$80 for 195/60/15. before tax and installation.
Other shops want 110$ for the DS-2.
According to the no good Dunlop website,the compound is silica-glassin either ds-1 or ds-2,only the tread pattern is different.
4x30x115%=138$
Is the tread pattern diff worst 138$?

[davidy]

Here's a summary of the winter tires as reviewed by Consumer Reports:

Q-rated with some rated as S and T (highest to lowest score; excellent/very good/good/fair/poor):

1. Kumho I'Zen Stud KW11: "An excellent choice where snow is less severe. Best dry and wet braking...studdable...T-rated in size tested."
Snow Traction: G
Braking, Ice: VG
Braking, Dry: E
Braking, Wet: E
Handling: VG
Hydroplaning: VG

2. Michelin Arctic Aplin: "An excellent choice where snow is less severe. Excellent cornering."
Snow Traction: G
Braking, Ice: VG
Braking, Dry: VG
Braking, Wet: E
Handling: E
Hydroplaning: G

3. Dunlop Graspic DS1: "A top winter performer. although only fair emergency handling."
Snow Traction: E
Braking, Ice: E
Braking, Dry: VG
Braking, Wet: VG
Handling: G
Hydroplaning: G

4. Gislaved NordFrost II: "A very good choice where snow is less severe. Studdable."
Snow Traction: G
Braking, Ice: VG
Braking, Dry: VG
Braking, Wet: E
Handling: VG
Hydroplaning: G

5. Nokian Hakkapelitta Q: "A very good all-around tire."
Snow Traction: VG
Braking, Ice: VG
Braking, Dry: VG
Braking, Wet: VG
Handling: VG
Hydroplaning: E}

[Fountainpen108]

For my 14 yrs Volvo 740,bought the DS-1 from Sam's club 190/60/15(430$ and change all-in),saved the 130$ instead of buying the newer DS-2.Will report later if they are good in snow and ice.Wife said they a re no different in dry.She does not drive highways and commute 5 km s each way daily only.Kills the battery in Mercedes yrly.