I have an 06 awd, most surefooted car ever in my 30 years of skibumming, cold climate living, daily winter commutes. I feel guilty about the advantage I have over the other cars. 50% technique 50%car Very little need to tear up the road with studs. Dont forget the common sense!!
I use winter tires in winter because it often snows here. When it snows I stay on the road with good traction and steering. (as opposed to all the idiots I encounter sliding on hills and unable to stop at intersections )
The factory tires and rims from a 2001 Pontiac grand am cannot work properly on a 2003 Pontiac grand am.
Rims and tires from a 2001 Pontiac Grand Am will fit on a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. They have the same lug nut pattern.
If you are driving in the area where the road is slippery to use winter tires.
Winter tires are crucial for safety during the winter months. The better grip are important for both stopping in time and accelerating on ice. It is suggested everyone buy a set of winter tires, they could save your life.
Yes, it is generally cheaper to keep summer and winter tires on their own rims
Both Winter and Snow tires have a more aggressive tread pattern and are made of a softer rubber that grips better in cold weather. I believe that snow tires have a still more aggressive tread pattern than winter tires.
Depends on the weather conditions you will be driving. Winter tires provide noticeable increases in traction, control and breaking distance in ice and snow. If you live in an area where you see much snow and ice in the winter, then snow tires are highly recommended Not only would they increase your safety, but will also reduce your chances of getting stuck someplace! Not for nothing some provinces in Canada make it mandatory to use winter tires in winter. Snow tires are a low speed type of tire, and provide a rougher drive at high highway speeds. Snow tires can be noisier. If you are driving in a location where you do not see much snow, you may also want to consider all season truck/suv tires.
Yes, but your speedometer will be 2 mph slow.
Anyplace that sells Medalist tires.
Cooper Tires
No need to change sizes with winter specialty tires. If your vehicle came with p235/75r15 tires, you can install the same size in a winter tire. Congrats on selecting a superior traction tire for safe winter driving, I suggest looking into the Nokian line of winter specialty tires if they are available in your area.