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    3 finalists to replace the Duellers

    The Michelin Latitude Tour HPs come in 245/50R20 - they are indeed pricey, but I have been very happy with them so far.
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    Slipping and sliding in the snow.

    I mentioned this in another thread - as with many others, I found the Duellers to be horrible in snow. Unfortunately it was impossible to find winter tires (Blizzaks) here in Toronto, so I had Michelin Latitude Tour HPs put on (245/50R20) - amazing difference. Good handling in snow, smoother...
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    New CX-9 Grand Touring/Tire Concerns

    yes - I got the 245/50R20. I was told they were only recently made available in Canada. Now after a few more days of driving with these tires I am even happier - infinitely better than the Duellers....
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    New CX-9 Grand Touring/Tire Concerns

    I was going to get some Blizzaks along with new rims from Tirerack, but after some thought I decided to save $2K and try a different brand of all-seasons - winter tires are definitely recommended, but I am pretty comfortable driving in snow as long as the tires are decent. So I had the 20inch...
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    New CX-9 Grand Touring/Tire Concerns

    We bought an '08 GT a few weeks ago and like everyone else have been completely flabbergasted at how terrible the Duellers are in snow. Even with light braking or slow turns the car has been sliding all over the place and we have had at least two near accidents. My wife is too nervous to drive...
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