Replacement tires for 1998 Subaru Forester S

[Swaroop]

I am looking for replacement tires for my 1998 Subaru Forester S. I
live in Minnesota and need good snow and ice traction. I looked at
several postings in this group and reviewed many options on Tirerack.

The Continental ContiExtremeContact (Ultra High Performance
All-Season) seem to appeal to me the most. They have a really good
user approval rating with respect to both snow traction and tread
wear. What do you think about installing Ultra High Performance
All-Seasons on the Forester?

 

[Greg]

Are you looking for a winter only tire as a second set or a year round set?
My Blizzak LM-02's were great in ice and snow (in fact I have a set on e-bay
size 205/70R15 since they don't fit my 2004 Outback). I used to have Blizzak
WS-50's which had great snow traction but lacked cornering of the LM-02's.
My new Outback will be getting WS-02's since no other Blizzak styles came in
my size.

 

[Swaroop]

I am looking for one year round set. The Blizzaks are great winter
tires but I am not looking to replacing tires every winter. Thanks
for your feedback.

 

[JonnieBlue]

Yeah.. those Blizzaks are good for about 30k miles and then they are
basically an allseason set. not worth buying them unless you plan on buying
new ones every winter..