[2001 ZTS]

js2k6,Nov 20 2004, 11:32 PM Wrote:I've had my 2003 ZTS since this summer, and am debating whether or not to get snow tires... I'll be driving mostly in London and in the GTA.   Do you guys think they're worthwhile? Which tires would you recommend? This is my first car, and my family has never gotten snow tires before (and it didn't seem to be a big deal), but all the people I know who have had snow tires swear by them.
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You can manage with what you have, 90% of the population does but having winter tires is just so much better. You will never go back once you do. You can spend a little or a lot. I like anything by Nokian or Yokohama but even a Canadian Tire product will be fine.

Strongly recomend getting separate steel wheels too just for your winter tires. They pay for themselves in about a year, busting tires on and off your existing wheels gets costly after a while. This also means you can get 15" or even 14" steel wheels and in those sizes you have many more choices and cost per tire is cheaper. Go with a 195 or 185 width. Mine are 185/65/15.