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My biased opinion......... Posted by Herb Hirsch [Email] ![]() ![]() ![]() In Reply to: 5 months of Winter wheel/tire recommends, Bob, Wed, 4 Jun 2008 18:03:52 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
I read all of the posts; there certainly is a variety of opinion. Mine is based upon years of driving 50K miles per year, much of it into eastern MA.
I am sold on the results achieved using real snow tires in the winter and summer or all season tires for the rest of the year.
When you're in snow of any depth there really is no substitute for snow tires with a good amount of thread depth remaining (Michelin Pilot Alpine). Additionally, snow tires offer a couple of real advantages over all-season tires. 1) Their higher aspect ratio (50 or 55 series versus 45) does a much better job protecting you from pot hole damage, and 2) they bite into the snow better because they're usually skinnier (205 0r 215 versus 225 or 235)
I like all-season Michelin Exalto A/S, versus pure summer tires for the rest of the year for two reasons..... 1) they do a better job resisting hydroplaning, and 2) they suffice in the event of an early or late light snow fall.
If snow tires are used only during the winter, you can view their cost spread over several years, and the wheels are reusable.
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