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Honestly, my decision came to me when I saw that I was on the Michelin tires (summer) instead of Bridgestone (all seasons). I wouldn't have bought winter tires if I had the all seasons because we do get snow infrequently. But since I was already on summers, I didn't want to buy all year round tires. So I got winters, and I'll be switching back to summer when winter passes.
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12-09-2013, 06:58 PM | #16 |
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I drove around quite a bit last year when it snowed on the stock primacy HP's. Didn't have any issues.
I'm not sure it will be as easy tomorrow when I try and drive home. I figure it will wait and snow until I get to work. I guess I'll see how the ContiSportContact 3's do. ...Or maybe I'll hi-jack the wives Passat.
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Long story short, I did my research on a bunch of different options and ending up getting a set of the Pirelli Cinturato P7. They're all-season tires but the great thing is the reviews and surveys on tirerack.com and a couple of other sites for snow and ice traction were phenomenal as all-seasons. Another benefit is you don't have to keep switching b/t winter and summer tires. I can tell you since putting them on a week ago, I've noticed a big difference in traction. After driving it to and from work in this most recent snow/ice storm, I've had no problems and honestly few a lot safer since pushing the stock Michelin primacy HP's which slid virtually everywhere lol Hope this helps you out in your decision! |
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I have been hemming and hawing at biting the bullet on winter tires for the last 3 weeks. We have had zero snow in the boston area to date this winter. Had 1/2 of slush last night but the roads were clear and it was 41 degrees in the afternoon.
Conti extreme winter contact is my top choice. I currently holding multiple price quotes. We are supposed to get up to 3 inches of snowfall during the middle part of the day tomorrow. I will either see how my stock all seasons do on the commute home or take the plunge and buy the extremewinter contacts on my lunch break. Everybody and their sister have been telling me you would be crazy to drive on all season tires. I think that I am going to test it out that theory for myself. The proof will be in the pudding Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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No, lol. Glad I could be helpful. If you need some to exchange tires for you, my friend would he able to do it for a price.
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Mean while on long island
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Currently what I am dealing with. To be honest with my winter tires I had no problem moving around and getting out my driveway.
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Got to work, hopefully I can get home. Should have gotten winter wheels before now..
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