Those in the snow belt: you use snow tires?

[Mcwsky09]

I've had a set of Blizzaks mounted on a spare set of rims for about 10 years now. Makes a huge difference in northeast ohio. And can in quite handy on a trip through Morgantown, WV to Ashburn VA a couple weeks back.

I also have a couple sets of snow tires that have come off cars the wife turned in and don't fit on any car we currently have. Would like to sell em.

 

[vt_shooter]

Being a Vermonter, I'm a firm believer in snow tires. It makes a difference, especially on the hills that are borderline for being able to make it up because of snow. Snow tires also improve breaking in snow, which is why people put them on all 4 wheels even though they don't have 4 wheel drive.

 

[patsfan1281]

Being a Vermonter, I'm a firm believer in snow tires. It makes a difference, especially on the hills that are borderline for being able to make it up because of snow. Snow tires also improve breaking in snow, which is why people put them on all 4 wheels even though they don't have 4 wheel drive.

braking may be the worst problem i have. Going 30 and even slightly putting foot on break on a hill...everything locks up and i go into slide.

My 98 GP was great in the snow. FWD with only winter tires on the front wheels..about 10x better then my car with these garbage tires

 

[Mydogmax]

If AWD all season tires have worked fine for me. Front wheel drive I use snow tires on all four Rims. Had a rear wheel drive BMW 545, even with four snow tires, it was lousy in the snow. Blizzaks are the best.

 

[DJINCO]

Yes, I have Blizzak's on my HUMMER. I run Duratrak (Goodyear Off-Road) in the summer months. Even though the Duratrak's are rated for snow, they don't compare to the Blizzaks.

I have heard so many times "4-wheel drive is fine for going but not for stopping." That may be true if one subscribes to the theory of an "all-season tire" but I CAN stop on ice with the Blizzaks.

I just have to make sure no one slides into me who has the wrong tires on their car.

My wife has Blizzak's on her Sable. The blizzard of 1997 here in Colorado, I was getting through the snow when others were stuck and stranded.

We are sold on Blizzak's. I think of them as an insurance policy. Smack into a ditch or another vehicle and you'll spend a lot more than $1000 on repairs.

 

[TACC1]

Any brand of All Season Radials works for me,
TACC1

 

[Boxhead]

I run M&S tires on my two vehicles (both 4x4's) that reside at my place in north Idaho. Have never had an issue or a need to chain up on the paved roads.

 

[acco40]

Read this and then you can decide for yourself.

Winter-Traction Test: What Price Traction? - Feature - Car and Driver

 

[Dominus_Lex]

In a word Yes... they make all the difference, my Chevy acts like my wife's Subaru.. well almost.

 

[Arik]

I just use regular good tires

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[Fishinfool]

Used to have an old International Scout with snow tires. Would go anywhere. In 1982, bought a Dodge Ramcharger, 4wd. All season tires on it. First snowfall, maybe 6 inches, and I couldn't get up my steep driveway with it. Buddy stopped over with his scout. Came down my driveway, back up, back down, and back up in reverse. Stopped halfway up, then continued no problem...

Went out and put new snow tires on that truck. Next storm, no problems with that driveway. Night and day difference. To this day, I always run off road / snow tires on all my trucks. Drive a lot in the snow in the state forests around here, and (knock on wood) have never gotten stuck. Have pulled a number of 4wd's out who were running all season tires though. Its amazing what the right tire can do. My Corvette has ultra wide track tires on it, and even on the flat ground, with a couple of inches of snow, you put it in gear, and it just sits there and spins the tires at idle.

By the way Patsfan 1281, let us know how the new tires work for you - you have a foot of snow coming tonight in MA...

Larry

 

[mr-mom]

I make my living driving all over the state of Minnesota, 40-50,000 miles a year. It's not so much the tire as the nut behind the wheel. Learning how to approach winter roads and understanding the vehicle's limits will get you anywhere you want to be. Having said that, I have always used Michelin all-season tires on my work vehicle and my wife's Pacifica. Bruiser, the Chevy 2500 HD Diesel gets BF Goodrich All-terrain T/As year around. Both tire types have served my well for over 30 years.
Dave
SWCA #2778

 

[97ZJWheeler]

First year after I bought my Grand Cherokee, I left the all-season tires on it. Got stuck in the ruts left by the snow plow in my driveway, which is flat and had to shovel it out. That spring, I put Cooper Discoverer STTs on it. Snow has never been an issue since.

 

[dougb1946]

Any reason you didn't go with 4x4 living in M n?


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They expect you at work if you have 4wd. Also, if the snow is so bad you need 4wd, you should probably stay off the roads, let the plows work.
I've had this truck for about 15 years now, and been stuck 3 times, and I did learn to drive before 4wd was really popular.

 

[stacer]

yes I do. I had high performance tires on my WRX that turn to slicks with the slightest bit of snow. I got a set of winter tires mounte on a spare set of wheels and it has been night and day.

 

[H Richard]

Haven't used snow tires for over 25 years. I use all season tires on my Highlander 4WD. Before that I had a Chevy Trailblaser 4WD. The last RWD car I drove was a 93 Lincoln Mk 8. That could have benefited from snow tires, but we only had one snow deep enough to have needed them during the 6 years I owned that car.

 

[timjake]

I run all-season radials. For the amount of snow we get around Omaha, they do just fine.

 

[ladyT]

Just one question for you folks. What is this "snow" you talk of.

 

[Cyrano]

Just one question for you folks. What is this "snow" you talk of.

Love It!! i don't see any snow tires in El Paso, either.

 

[Beemerguy53]

Do you have a dedicated snow tire? I have a AWD G35. Tires on it now make my car so unsafe in the snow ( High performance all season). Hit another curb today. So i went out and bought a set of used Blizzaks for $100 to put on tomorrow with 2 more big storms coming up. Just can't keep driving in this weather with what i have. EVen if winter is almost over

I drive a 2013 VW Golf R. This is the high-performance version of the Golf, AWD, six-speed, 256 hp., 243 lbs.-ft.

It came with 18" Pirelli all-season tires, which I got rid of last spring. All-season tires are a compromise, and do not really work all that well in winter. (The best thing I can say about most of them is that they meet the legal standard for what is required under most snow emergency plans.) I converted to 17" wheels -- much better ride -- and bought Michelin Pilot Super Sports for summer use...what a terrific tire!

Last fall, I bought another set of wheels, and had Dunlop D4 Winter Radials mounted on them. They are amazing! These tires are as good in the winter as the Michelins are in the summer.

We have had a tough winter here in Maryland: Very cold temperatures and a lot of snow. I stopped the VW one evening in six inches of unplowed snow, engaged first gear, and punched it...and the car simply accelerated.

I first experienced dedicated winter radials years ago when driving in Germany in the winter, and I just loved them. These Dunlops are great, but most of the major tire companies make good winter tires these days too. You almost cannot go wrong...good luck to you!