2007-09-26 08:08:53 · 7 answers · asked by Barb 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
If you drive on well-maintained city streets and highways, good all-season radials are fine, winter tyres are better. Ensure the all seasons have the M&S designation, and check the winter traction ratings, they are not all created equal, even with the designation. However, if you live in a rural area, and often drive on sub-par roads, you will need a proper winter tyre for sure. Also consider how essential it is that you get out every day. In the past 30 years or so, I have had 1 day I coudn't drive in because of freezing rain, and maybe 2 days total I decided there was too much snow on the highway, and I use a good all-season radial. I have lived in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, and Edmonton, and have driven 42 winters. I have a pretty good idea about winter driving. I haven't used stud since 1973, and have never used chains, but I don't drive mountain roads, either.
2007-09-26 11:22:38 · answer #1 · answered by Fred C 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I live in snow country, trust me, all weather radials are a stop gap measure to try to meet all seasons and does not work. Snow tires are made of a softer rubber compound that grips the ice batter than regular or all season tires. Having them studded is the best option but even then, there will be times when you need cables or chains. Also, don't run your snow tires after winter because they wear very quickly on dry asphalt. Were I live, I need 4 wheel drive with studded snow tires and still have need of chains at times. Traction on fresh snow is actually better than on ice. unless it is a thin covering over ice.
2007-09-26 08:22:29 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
All season radials seem to fit the bill for all around driving. As long as you have good tread on the tires, you're good to go!
2007-09-26 08:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends how much road you do and if it's country road or city road. If you live in a place where you have snow and ice 4 months a year like me, get those winter tires, they are much safer. Just change them back when it's becoming really warm.
2007-09-26 08:17:16 · answer #4 · answered by chibi_sylphe 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
All season radials are good tires. I would use them.
2007-09-29 11:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In reality it all depends on the driver. Snow tires and studed tires does give a person more traction in bad winter conditions.
2007-09-26 08:17:04 · answer #6 · answered by soaplakegirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
driving skill is the best answer
2007-09-30 01:07:07 · answer #7 · answered by storm 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋