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Originally Posted by BRZfan
WTF, The "just sayin" phrase is getting Booooring! Just sayin'.
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Originally Posted by Turbowned
There are different types of winter tires. Example:
This is a Bridgestone Blizzak LM60:
Note that it looks not unlike a regular passenger tire, but it has taller tread blocks and the little squiggly lines in them. This tire uses a silica compound, unlike all-seasons, which allow you for added traction in slippery surfaces.
Now look at this Nokian Hakkappeliitta LT snow tire:
Notice the tread blocks are a lot chunkier and there's a lot more space between them. Those little holes you see are where studs can be installed for extra ice traction. This is a dedicated snow tire for climates with frequent significant snowfall.
So which tire do you need? For temps consistently below 45 degrees and occasional snowfall, a performance winter tire like a Blizzak LM-60, Michelin Primacy Alpin PA3 or Pirelli Winter Sottozero II is the choice I'd recommend.
All-season tires are a compromise no matter how you slice it. They might be just enough to get the job done in the winter, but they're only just enough to get the job done in the summer, too. Why compromise in such an uncompromising car? |
i agree in principal,however,some may just want to drive around on all seasons,and basically enjoy the car profiling,and could care 2 sh**s less about trackin' it,or doin' autocross.car still handles very well with the (a.s.) installed,and will still get you through in the event you get caught in snow and there is time to get off the road.another advantage,is (generally) you get longer wear out of a set of (a.s.) as opposed to a (h.p) tire.