Hi, Guest
02-13-2007, 12:33 AM
Winter tires will definitely make a difference. In Toronto, it means people feel safer driving like idiots in the snow...
But honestly, we've had 2 snow falls this year? And both times, it was pretty white knuckle in the stang with stock all-seasons, but completely doable if you don't mind everyone passing you.
The rest of the time, it's been dry pavement.
I don't think I ever owned snow tires, even living up in Thunder Bay... and the roads were always snow covered. But there's a big difference between sanded, hard pack snow and the slush you get here.
In reality, the greatest added benefit is in the fresh, and slippery snow... the rest of the time, winter tires may be a little superfluous.
If you can get 'em, get all 4 and know you're running the best possible scenario in the winter.
If you don't, adjust for the weather and you'll be fine.
But honestly, we've had 2 snow falls this year? And both times, it was pretty white knuckle in the stang with stock all-seasons, but completely doable if you don't mind everyone passing you.
The rest of the time, it's been dry pavement.
I don't think I ever owned snow tires, even living up in Thunder Bay... and the roads were always snow covered. But there's a big difference between sanded, hard pack snow and the slush you get here.
In reality, the greatest added benefit is in the fresh, and slippery snow... the rest of the time, winter tires may be a little superfluous.
If you can get 'em, get all 4 and know you're running the best possible scenario in the winter.
If you don't, adjust for the weather and you'll be fine.
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