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Misconception?
Posted by Bob (more from Bob) on Sun, 16 Dec 2001 14:17:06
In Reply to: Re: SNOWTIRES : ARE 16" BETTER THAN 17", VIKINGMAN, Sun, 16 Dec 2001 05:42:49
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I appreciate that your experience may be different than mine (and just about everyone else I've talked to about this), but in snowy conditions, the issue is just not how much surface area one has, it is how well the tire can cut through the snow to even get a grip.
I am among the crowd to agree that a bit narrower tire in the winter is a good thing, within reason. I run a slightly narrower tire than my summer ones, but not so narrow that stability becomes an issue.
I'd suggest checking with some local tire dealers and auto shops. I think their opinion would challenge that of Vikingman's.
I also think it has *a lot* to do with where you live and where you'll be driving. I'd probably feel different if I lived in an area that got more ice than snow, but that isn't the case around my neck of the woods.
Bob
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