[2001 ZTS]

Raine,Nov 21 2004, 02:40 AM Wrote:Difference between snow and winter tyres? I'm presumming the winters are made of a softer compound that doesn't harden in the colder temps, vs. snows which are studded/uber deep groove?
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Correct.

I have Hakka 1's on the Focus, they are snow tires (picture big knobby school bus tires) they are crazy over kill for Toronto. I would win the WRC Winter Rally of Finland on these. They kill in snow (better than AWD WRX) but are just better than average on ice or dry cold roads.

On the WRX I have Yokohama AVS-Winter-these are winter tires there are EXTREMELY sticky on cold dry pavement, slush and ice and do OK in deep snow but only because the car itself is AWD.

There are days I wish the knobby ones are on the other car and the there are days I wish the more highway tires are on the other. Lets face it there are many days I'd rather be on stock tires but "overall" dedicated tires are best IMO.

Unless you are willing to change wheels daily there is know perfect answer for every situation just be sure to get 4 not 2!

EDIT: MOST IMPORTANT AT ALL ADJUST; IS THE TRIP NECESSARY? IS SPEED REDUCTION A GOOD IDEA? IS DOUBLE STANDARD FOLLOWING DISTNACE REQUIRED?