Talk:Consumer Reports/Archives/2014

Tire review

Anyone notice how the only tire DOT approved for severe snow got a terrible rating for snow this year?? Anyway to add that little nugget of info. --Dana60Cummins (talk) 00:21, 13 September 2011 (UTC)

At least, you would have to document whatever it is you're talking about. By document, I mean a reliable secondary source, not someone's blog entry or something you think you've discovered by reading the magazine, which would be original research. Even then, a single product review would likely not be notable unless it resulted in a product change, lawsuit, or significant publicity. The last phrase refers to mainstream media attention, not the usual hand wringing on message boards. ThatSaved (talk) 16:17, 15 September 2011 (UTC)

Yes I understand. I was in a hurry when I posted that and hoped someone would fill in the blanks or do the work for me. Of all the tires they reviewed the only one that tirerack said is rated for severe snow and ice is the General Grabber AT2. And it came in last and got mediocre ratings for snow and ice. I may not be the person to do this as I see the 2011 tire review as being completely flawed. Fowards and backwords. But if someone wants a fun project this would be it.--Dana60Cummins (talk) 17:32, 15 September 2011 (UTC)

Here is General Tires site about the AT2 where it states its rated for Severe snow . In order to check out Consumer Reports site you have to be a member. I really do be believe this needs to be added. This is the only tire they tested rated for severe snow, and it didn't even do good in snow according to CR.--Dana60Cummins (talk) 16:48, 25 September 2011 (UTC)

There's no issue here. The test of the Grabber AT2 first appeared in Nov. 2008 edition. It did finish last among the all-terrain tires tested, but it was rated very good for snow traction. The size tested was P265 70R17, which is not rated for severe snow. ThatSaved (talk) 18:44, 21 October 2011 (UTC)

My local library has a 2011 issue of some nature rating the tires. And that's why I posted it. Any person who has ran the AT2 and any other AT tire can tell you this is not a mediocre tire. But that is hearsay. I don't even know where to begin as far as gathering the right facts and info to add to make a legit paragraph to add. Traction, noise, wear, etc. It excels. Google search what people think of it. CR has this tire pegged wrong.--Dana60Cummins (talk) 18:06, 23 October 2011 (UTC)