meazza Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Canadian tire sure does advertise it a lot for a product that nobody uses. 812062[/snapback] Canadian Tire is available in the US?
GoodBye Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 We don't get enough snow to bother buying snow tires. I just stay home. It all melts in a day any way.
erynthered Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Way to be defensive. Has little to do with individual common sense. That'd work if you were the only guy on the road (which would be pretty sweet). I'm able to maneuver almost as if I'm on dry pavement, which has come in handy a number of times, when some of your "all-season warrior" brethren overdrive the limits of their vehicles. Six months a year on daily snow and ice. First set lasted 7 years. Worth every penny of the $600 I spent on the set. 812054[/snapback] Nice.
Chilly Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Canadian Tire is available in the US? 812067[/snapback] Not that I know of. I was watching the TOR/NYR game during Sabre timeouts on CBC thanks to NHL Center Ice.
Live&DieBillsFootball Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 I use snow tires on both of my vehicles in WNY. A good set of snow tires costs about $400, which is less than my insurance deductible if I get in an accident. There is a BIG difference in traction and stopping distance with snows versus all-season tires. If you do buy snow tires, make sure to get "ice compound" tires like the Blizzaks. They cost a little more but the performance on ice is much better than regular snows.
Lori Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Wouldn't be without 'em. (And anyone who thinks they're unnecessary has never seen my driveway.) Cheaper than keeping up the inspection on our own plow truck, like we used to...
Helmet_hair Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 You know what’s stupid, is this discussion. I can’t believe we are actually arguing about need for snow tires. While we are at it why don’t we argue about the need for seat belts too. The bottom line is snow tires don’t make you safe but they do make you safer on the road.
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Take over the world now, while you still know everything. 811946[/snapback] As much... As I hate to admit it Darin, you always hit 'em with the classics!
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Maybe you should save your money and enroll in a physics class. Pay particular attention to the part about friction. I would love to see you drive a Mustang in winter around here! 811968[/snapback] See... That is where my lojik comes in... I do see the value in having snows for certain climates... Actually, IMO... It is VERY important. But, then your last comment got me thinking ... Why the hell is anybody driving a Mustang in a highly snowy climate?... Like deciding to build a stucco home vs. a wood and cedar structure in a fire porn portion of southern California... Just mouthball the 'Stang away for the winter... Snows do offer a softer compound for the rubber... They will help in the snow... It is really up to the indivdual and their WHAT THEY FEEL comfortable with... No doubt they HELP in the snow...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 22, 2006 Posted October 22, 2006 Yeah, those brutal winters in Alaska, can play havack on tires. 812040[/snapback] I also hear they hate paying taxes for roads up there too... Even if their studded tires are doing the damage. Downn here... I would go out and say "why bother"... We just don't get enough snow... Maybe 30-50" a year on this side (windward) of the lake... And it is as flat as a pancake... It is all geo and climate... Just park the car in the marginal zones...
Arkady Renko Posted October 22, 2006 Author Posted October 22, 2006 I just have never driven in them... but I got in a nasty accident 2 winters ago that I was lucky to walk away from that was weather related and I just want to stop that from happening again. I know people here will likely think I was just stupid, but what happened was that I was driving on a recently plowed road that was still a little slushy. Someone comes out of their driveway with a tractor plow... I want to make sure I do not hit this guy so I start moving to the other lane. Only problem is that the other lane isn't as cleared as well and there was some ice that I did not see. The road goes across a slope. Luckily instead of falling to my doom down the slope, I spun out in the ditch and slammed into an embankment.
Helmet_hair Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Sorry for keeping this thread going but....here is the case for snow tires.
Just Jack Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 Like deciding to build a stucco home vs. a wood and cedar structure in a fire porn portion of southern California... 812148[/snapback] Sorry for keeping this thread going but....here is the case for snow tires. 813307[/snapback] I've seen that so many times, that I forgot where it was filmed, but that's more a case of what not to do, like jumping out of a sliding vehicle. What needs to be done there is some more plowing and road salt.
Helmet_hair Posted October 23, 2006 Posted October 23, 2006 I've seen that so many times, that I forgot where it was filmed, but that's more a case of what not to do, like jumping out of a sliding vehicle. What needs to be done there is some more plowing and road salt. 813373[/snapback] I know that one person almost got ran over because he jumped out of the car!
firedawg Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 That's BS. I have a sports coupe and the thing does just fine. People who need snow tires should save their money and enroll in some driving classes. 811902[/snapback] Well I put snow's on all 4 corners of my 4x4 truck cause I often times have to go out when most folks won't venture out on the roads. They do make a difference. And in my second line of work that often means life or death. There is no such thing as being too careful when it comes to winter driving. My 2 pennies.
beerme1 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Take over the world now, while you still know everything. 811946[/snapback] Found a new B word?
beerme1 Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I run a set of Nokian WR's...might pick up a set of Nokian Hakka's this year.http://www.nokiantyres.com/ They know their winter tires. 812013[/snapback] I am thinking of buying a new car or putting the WR's on. I don't think the Hakka's come in the right size. Are you running the WR's year round? I have read thatdespite the fact they have the snowflake rating, they are a good enough tire that they can be left on and run as all season as well. True? Or would you say a snow only?
dib Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 I cant freakin believe it. 3 pages and no one comes up with- No I dont use snow tires because they melt in the spring.
yall Posted October 24, 2006 Posted October 24, 2006 Maybe you should save your money and enroll in a physics class. Pay particular attention to the part about friction. I would love to see you drive a Mustang in winter around here! 811968[/snapback] That's precisely what I do, and I don't have snow-ies.
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