Do I really need Blizzaks?

[RobertPaulson]

Originally Posted by HeartbeaT91

I ended up purchasing a set of dedicated winter tires + wheels last winter because it actually snowed quite a bit last year in seattle.

However, I don't think I will be switching them out this year - it seems like temps are rarely going below 45 degrees (at least so far). If it ever breaks around 35 degrees, I plan on getting them swapped out at DiscountTire back to my winter set the moment I see it on the forecast!

(FWIW, my default set are default wheels and tires. They do fine in the cold rain here in seattle for me)

it dips below 45 nightly and has for a while now. I've been on my winter tires since just before thanksgiving as a result because I come home late about 3/4 times a week.

[AnotherDude000]

Snow came, snow went. The All Seasons did perfectly fine. Granted it was only maybe half an inch on the ground, but I take comfort in knowing the car can handle those conditions.

[HSUBLU]

Yeah, I drove around on Christmas into and out of Portland, it was cold but I didn't have any problems on the DWS. Just drive slower, break earlier, and look out for other people that might be losing traction.

[rice_classic]

I'm a big fan of winter tires. Did a lot of driving/skiing in Utah in 2wd cars and proper winter tires are worth every penny.

Studded tires OTOH, not so much - unless you're a nihilist.

[Somerandom18]

Originally Posted by HSUBLU

Yeah, I drove around on Christmas into and out of Portland, it was cold but I didn't have any problems on the DWS. Just drive slower, break earlier, and look out for other people that might be losing traction.

Lucky you. I got 8 inches in 8 hours then got stuck on the highway because everyone decided to stop on a 1/4 mile long hill. DWS did not save me. Got out after 20 mins of slipping my clutch and creeping up. Definitely getting winters for next year.

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[TurtleFace]

I bought a set of winter tires and I can't wait to use them... would have been useful over Christmas break, but man we're having such a warm winter there's no point currently. ='( I'm thinking I'll drive up to the mountain just for the heck of it.

[Brayden_23]

Originally Posted by TurtleFace

I bought a set of winter tires and I can't wait to use them... would have been useful over Christmas break, but man we're having such a warm winter there's no point currently. ='( I'm thinking I'll drive up to the mountain just for the heck of it.

Stevens has been getting dumped on if you are looking for a challenge! My buddy just went up there in his Taco and said anything other than a big truck/jeep was getting stuck.

The warm weather is bumming me out too. I'm about 1 week out from just saying screw it and putting my summer wheels back on. No need for winter tires when it is 50° out!

[kch]

Originally Posted by Brayden_23

Stevens has been getting dumped on if you are looking for a challenge! My buddy just went up there in his Taco and said anything other than a big truck/jeep was getting stuck.

The warm weather is bumming me out too. I'm about 1 week out from just saying screw it and putting my summer wheels back on. No need for winter tires when it is 50° out!

I drove up to Stevens Pass on 1/15 with my worn star specs. Roads were fine. Parking lot was not. Got stuck twice and had to be pushed out by a group of guys.