Author Topic: Nexen Eurowin (Read 6089 times)

maw · « **on:** December 13, 2004, 10:15:14 am »

I've seen these snow tires (Nexen Eurowins)at very reasonable prices but have found very little information on them apart from being made in Korea. Are they a knockoff of another existing tire design, how do they handle, etc?

ericthejet · « **Reply #1 on:** December 13, 2004, 06:42:14 pm »

I would go with an established manufacture of winter tires IMO. I'm sure the Koreans make good tires but my money sits with Michelin and Goodyear and Bridgestone.

phathomatik · « **Reply #2 on:** December 13, 2004, 10:43:04 pm »

I purchased a set of Nexen/Roadstone Eurowins a couple of weeks ago, despite the fact that there wasn't very much information on them. My reasons for purchasing them were primarily because they were cheaper than some of the other options that I had for my tire size (195/55R15). I also wanted a tire that would perform well on dry pavment as well as snow, since the highways/roads in Toronto are usually cleared shortly after snowfall. Since the Eurowins are H-rated, I figured they would be a little harder than lower speed rated tires (which tend to be softer) If you want some information on them follow this link

http://www.nexentire.co.kr/english/product_tec/sub2.asp?idx=44&name=EUROWIN(E/W)-550&expend=3

I haven't been able to experience the tires in snow yet, but they perform well on dry pavement. Perhaps there's someone out there who has actually used these tires before and would like to comment on them.

oversteer · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2004, 12:27:06 pm »

I'm sure they'll perform well. While I personally am biased in favour of recognized North American brands, it is clear that there must be manufacturers serving other countries that we've never heard of, and that they must be making quality products. I saw a tire this morning that I've never seen before, Sava Eskimo. I looked it up on line and the website is www.sava-tyres.com. They serve European markets and are owned by Goodyear. Another one that I've seen is Ceat (someone I know went to buy winter tires a couple of years ago and the shop had these Ceat Arctic tires). I had never heard of them prior to that, but next thing I know I'm seeing them on a few cars.