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There are many good reasons NOT to drive on snow tires all year:
1) The car won't handle as well and will take longer to brake. That's because snow tires are optimized to grip snow, not bare or wet pavement.
2) The ride is likely to be noisier and less comfortable. Snow tires usually have stiffer sidewalls.
3) Snow tires wear out very quickly when driven on hard surfaces. Usually, they are made with softer rubber that will stay flexible in below-freezing temperatures, but also won't last as long.
4) If your snow tires have studs, the car will take a LOT longer to brake on pavement, because the tiny studs will do most of the braking, not the tire tread. Studded tires also create additional wear on roads, which is why many locations have banned them. And in locations that allow them, you risk getting a ticket for driving on snow tires outside the prescribed winter driving season.
Ans 2 - the first answer covers ALL the good points. -I live in Canada, where we get a lot of snow, and in summer, quite a lot of rain. I and many other people here keep two complete sets of tires on rims. -One set for snow, the other for summer. This way we avoid the frantic lineups of people who need snow tires mounted NOW, when the first flake drops.
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Which is better All-season tires or winter tires?
Winter tires are for use predominately in the snow and All-season tires are exactly that meant to be used all year around. You will not get as good a traction on snow with the All-season tires as you would with the winter ones but the decision comes down to what part of the country you are in and how much snow you get.
Is there a certain date that you are allowed to put snow tires on your car?
Unless they are studded snow tires (which have become extremely rare) there is nothing keeping you from using snow tires year-round. Many state governments have limitations on when studded tires or tire chains are allowed to be used, or are required. Contact your states' Department of Transportation for these guidelines.
Why were studded snow tires banned in Ontario?
Snow tires are still legal only during certain times of the year. They are legal from Oct 15th-April15th only. The reason they are banned in the summer is because they do damage to the roads and the Asphalts in the summer.
A year of snow a year of plenty how true is it?
75% true. This usually happens but not all the time.
What is the probability that it will snow in Alaska at least once a year?
The probability is 1 because it happens every year.
2005 gmc envoy sle drive ability on snow?
They drive pretty good in the snow if you have the 4wd model. We had a record amount of snow last year ( 3 storms each dumping over 22''). Never had a problem.
How does the PT Cruiser go in the snow?
I have been driving a 2004 Limited 2.4 non-turbo automatic and have had no issues in the New England snow. Additionally, this past year I put a set of new snow tires at all four corners and it has improved in snow performance.
Is the General Grabber AT2 a good tire?
Yes, I used a pair as snow tires last year, they were good,and still have lots of tread.
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Does it snow in tenesse?
no it does not snow there because i used to live in Knoxville and i never seen snow there before not in that state anyway ------------ Yes it does snow. I live in Jackson and used to live in Memphis. It may not snow a lot, but it definitely snows. Last year, there was such a snowstorm, I had to drive from Memphis to Jackson at 10-15 mph. Cars were sliding off the road, you could barely see the car in front of you on the interstate and it took 4-4 1/2 hours to drive what should be a 1 hour drive. Although the snow seems to come later in the season every year.
Do you need summer tires?
Summer TiresI drove all summer on my winter tires and the only things that came of it were louder than normal road noise, and tread-wear. Both winter and summer tires will last you longer if you change them every season. If money is an issue, get all season. You don't NEED summer tires. all-season tires would probably do fine for you. Winter tires will be louder on dry roads and will wear fast, so you should not drive on them year-round. Summer tires usually have a performance advantage on dry roads over winter and all-season tires, but should not be driven in more than a dusting of snow, and forget about it on ice (I discovered this when it finally snowed here in NC; my current car came with summer tires). All-season, of course, offer a balance of traction in all conditions. I drove in upstate NY winters for several years on all-season tires without much problem, so unless you frequently drive on unplowed roads with more than a couple inches of snow/ice, you can get by with all-season tires year round.Winter tires use different compounds. When they are new they are very soft and grip well on ice and snow but as they wear down to about halfway, the compound changes to an all season compound which is harder. Once snow tires are half worn, they are about the same as regular all season tires so you might as well run them. Snow tires are only good on snow for one or two seasons.wow now this is a question . I am from Canada . so hmm alot of snow and a few good months of hot sun . All-season tires seems of been a thing to have for many years here . but now its changing , people want better traction in the winter . and with a two year old all season tire , it just dont cut it any more the swipes in the tire are not as deep anymore . put it this . do you want to stay on the road and kick the snow out from under the tires or would you want them to ride on top like a snow shoe ? . During the summer you want a good rain tire to hmmm , almost do the same thing with the water . The biggest money maker from the tire company's is miss leading the people thinking that a n all season tire can do the job , but as the tire wears down the the all season factor goes out the window in a 20% tread wear .wish i lived where there was no snow.Ans 5I'm from Canada too, and agree totally with my countryman above. You DO need summer tires as they deal with rain much better than winter tires do. (And we get lots of unexpected rain in summer.) -Most sensible Canadians keep two complete sets of rims, one with summer and one set with winter tires. Most GOOD snow tires cost more than summer tires, so it's silly to waste them with dry road use. All Season tires are OK, but not as good as the two set option
When do I need to buy new four wheeler tires?
I think you need to replace tires every year or when you feel it's not good and safe for you to drive your car. There are a lot of information about tire on any tire website.
