Question! All Season Tires on Winter
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Smimhee, if you have heavy snow in your area, it would be safe to use winter tires. In many cases your all season tires will work, but in many other cases winter tires will give you the extra traction that can save your life. Also note that temperature influence traction ... so for cold and snow use winter tires.
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Originally Posted by smimhee' post='759782' date='Jan 5 2009, 08:58 AM
Anybody driving with all season tires on Winter? (Snow)
Any problem?
My area = Heavy snows
Do I really need winter tires?
Any problem?
My area = Heavy snows
Do I really need winter tires?
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Originally Posted by smimhee' post='759782' date='Jan 5 2009, 10:58 AM
Anybody driving with all season tires on Winter? (Snow)
Any problem?
My area = Heavy snows
Do I really need winter tires?
Any problem?
My area = Heavy snows
Do I really need winter tires?
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Originally Posted by smimhee' post='759782' date='Jan 5 2009, 10:58 AM
Anybody driving with all season tires on Winter? (Snow)
Any problem?
My area = Heavy snows
Do I really need winter tires?
Any problem?
My area = Heavy snows
Do I really need winter tires?
Modern, high-performance, snow tires are "very friendly" to high performance cars even when driven on clear, dry roads.
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ObD,
That's a GREAT video ... clearly shows the benefits of dedicated snows ... and this is at relatively speaking LOW SPEED!
For late shoppers, shop through the link in my signature - MrRebates and TireRack give you a 4% rebate!
That's a GREAT video ... clearly shows the benefits of dedicated snows ... and this is at relatively speaking LOW SPEED!
For late shoppers, shop through the link in my signature - MrRebates and TireRack give you a 4% rebate!
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Thank you guys for your reply.
My car = 545i (RWD)
My Location = Up state NY (Rochester)
My problem is the parking lot !!!! Car can't get out due to snow. or during the heavy snow on the road....
I was going to buy 17inch wheels + tires from Tirerack.com but i was thinking to just change my summer tire to All-Season.
I need to decide soon...
Your more advice will help my decision...
Oh by any chance....
Do I need Run-Flat tires?????? or Can I just buy cheapest Winter Performance tires?
Tirerack recommending me Run Flat winter tires from Dunlop which is $205
I can get Regular Winter tires from Hankook Tires or something else for a lot cheaper price...
Let me know anyone..
My car = 545i (RWD)
My Location = Up state NY (Rochester)
My problem is the parking lot !!!! Car can't get out due to snow. or during the heavy snow on the road....
I was going to buy 17inch wheels + tires from Tirerack.com but i was thinking to just change my summer tire to All-Season.
I need to decide soon...
Your more advice will help my decision...
Oh by any chance....
Do I need Run-Flat tires?????? or Can I just buy cheapest Winter Performance tires?
Tirerack recommending me Run Flat winter tires from Dunlop which is $205
I can get Regular Winter tires from Hankook Tires or something else for a lot cheaper price...
Let me know anyone..
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Originally Posted by smimhee' post='759973' date='Jan 5 2009, 02:44 PM
..........or Can I just buy cheapest Winter Performance tires?
Tirerack recommending me Run Flat winter tires from Dunlop which is $205
I can get Regular Winter tires from Hankook Tires or something else for a lot cheaper price...
Let me know anyone..
Tirerack recommending me Run Flat winter tires from Dunlop which is $205
I can get Regular Winter tires from Hankook Tires or something else for a lot cheaper price...
Let me know anyone..
Remember, you are driving a $60k + (at least when brand new) auto, and the rubber is what separates the technology and safety feaures in your car from the asphalt.