Posted on: 10-12-10 00:45:46
I normally drive my minivan 50K/ per year and I can tell Snow Tires are life saver.. if you really want to have snow tire for safety point of view thn I would suggest go for better tires rather thn better deal. If you can find both... bingo 
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I use winter tires and recommand. Worth investing in winter tire, just buy a good brand and store them properly as soon as winter ends. With winter tires you may experience noisy ride on highway, fast wornout and 15-25% more fuel consumption. I think, Positive point is 20-30% better control in wet/icy condition. You won't go wrong if you buy this year because looks like we are going to have heavy snow this winter.
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Thanks all,
I did get winter tires but is expensive.... $ 700 +...with rims changed as well....
Maybe I am a relatively new driver, but have never installed winter tires. The safety largely depends on your driving style.
SUVs with AWD/4WD and winter tires end up in ditches during snow storms since the driver feels 'extra safe' and ends up being careless.
If you are driving according to the road and weather conditions, all-seasons work well too. If you do not care for these conditions, then Snow tires or Winter tires cannot help you much.
Pardon for my ignorance, speaking from my limited 5+ years driving experience.
Hiren
They will not help over ice. You still cannot break on ice.
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Originally posted by fire999When you drive, you will definitely see the difference and feel MUCH safer.
So is it u FEEL safe or u r SAFE indeed? Is it a case of "Aal iz Well"?
I am just saying this to debate n nothing against or for.
Again, to my limited knowledge on car n tires ... Winter Tires will help you get Better Traction and it will shorten the breaking distance on Snow (which increases safety). But if you drive according to conditions n be lil more extra careful - I think, that breaking distance can be managed. As long as you avoid Hard Breaking n Quick Steering, u should be fine. It augurs well if you get rid-off Summer Driving habits sooner ...
I think, If you hit Black Ice then no mater what kind of tire you have, you are going to get some hit.
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Originally posted by hchheda
Maybe I am a relatively new driver, but have never installed winter tires. The safety largely depends on your driving style.
SUVs with AWD/4WD and winter tires end up in ditches during snow storms since the driver feels 'extra safe' and ends up being careless.
If you are driving according to the road and weather conditions, all-seasons work well too. If you do not care for these conditions, then Snow tires or Winter tires cannot help you much.
Pardon for my ignorance, speaking from my limited 5+ years driving experience.
Hiren
When you are driving north or south west during winter time, even if you are a good driver it is always good to have snow tires as other drivers may not be good as you :-)
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