I drive a front wheel drive sedan that needs new tires. I am debating whether I should:
a) Get all season tires.
or
b) Get snow tires, then buy all season tires after the winter season.
Do snow tires really make a huge difference? I don't put a price on safety, but if the improvement is negligible, I'm not sure its worth the extra cost.
I live in the north east BTW.
2006-11-19 09:39:16 · 4 answers · asked by PrimeTime 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
If you only plan on driving on plowed streets, then don't buy them. Snow tires do make a difference on packed snow. The main question is if the hassle and cost of changing tires is worth it.
2006-11-19 09:43:28 · answer #1 · answered by Richard B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not all States allow studded snow tires due to there long term damaging effects on the pavement. Check your local laws on this 1st. I would personally go with all season tires and carry chains for use as weather dictates the need.
2006-11-19 17:49:13 · answer #2 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Quite frankly, I do not know much about tires. However, when I purchased my new tires, I went to several (lots) of tire stores and shopped for prices, as well as brand, and the most important question I asked was the ply..your vehicle dealer should know which ply to select. I would buy an all season tire with good ply.
(I am a female..so I naturally shop around!)
2006-11-19 18:18:34 · answer #3 · answered by Dancing Queeen 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i suppose it all depends on how many miles you will be doing???
2006-11-19 17:42:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋