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Old 12-05-2013, 11:08 PM   #68
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Originally Posted by Bristecom View Post
That's the problem. Dedicated snow and ice tires have aggressive tread patterns and very flexy sidewalls which provide good snow traction but sacrifice in every other way. In normal cold wet/dry conditions, a sport winter tire or a very good all season tire, such as the Michelins with the Helio compound will actually be better.


All I care about in a winter tire is safely driving thru the snow, the rest is adequate for the street. Back road sprints are over once he winter shoes go one.
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