PSA: You are going to want snow tires this year

I need to get after the wife to get new tires on her Suby.

I expect there may be several occasions to require chain up on the truck this winter.

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Originally Posted by Gman

I think I'll just stick with the Michelin LTX M/S tires on the 'hoe for getting around town.

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Those are what I've had on both of our Cherokee's for the past ten years and have never been unable to get around, be it in town or up in the mountains.

I really should get some dedicated snows. But I have had good results with my Audi A4 and my Goodyear triple treads.

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Originally Posted by nynco

I really should get some dedicated snows. But I have had good results with my Audi A4 and my Goodyear triple treads.

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I run winter/summer on the A6. Huge difference.

Yeah I had winters years ago and wore them out. I need to pick up another set. Esp since I dumped a lot of money into the A4 to keep it going for a a long time into the future.

What are snow tires? Are they those doodads for people that can't drive in the snow that are suppose to make them feel better? [Coffee]

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Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

41 years old, Colorado native, and I have never owned snow tires. We just run real tires all year long. (like the ones Hurley pictured) Nice way for a tire shop to make money off of you all though.

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My front wheel drive car, with an open diff, and snow tires, is more impressive (traction wise) in the snow than my 4x4 SUV with tires like Hurley's (BFG A/T tread pattern). I wouldn't trade my A/T's for snows because they are more versatile all year and I can get around with 4x4 just fine. However, real snow tires are worth their price for winter driving.

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Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

to be honest, I have never owned a car. maybe people who own trucks dont use snow tires?

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Nah, I hear snow tires driving around Boulder on Range Rovers in 100* July weather...

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Originally Posted by HBARleatherneck

to be honest, I have never owned a car. maybe people who own trucks dont use snow tires?

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I know you haven't. You can get away with a lot less tire with a 4x4. Last year was the first year I ever had snow tires on a car. I always just ran all seasons and did fine. After having snow tires though, I don't want to go back. Another thing of note is that I've been driving on those same snows all year and they are ready to be rotated now. I have an easy two more winters on them.

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Originally Posted by Irving

I know you haven't. You can get away with a lot less tire with a 4x4. Last year was the first year I ever had snow tires on a car. I always just ran all seasons and did fine. After having snow tires though, I don't want to go back. Another thing of note is that I've been driving on those same snows all year and they are ready to be rotated now. I have an easy two more winters on them.

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For go, not for slow.

Just saying.