Depends where you are, what tire and wear. Here in Canada, many people sell used snow tires and you can buy a good pair with 7-8mm tread for 50-60 .
Yes, from November 1 to April 15 studded snow tires may be used.
Snow tires!
Driving in the snow on 225/50/R18 is worse than on 195/60/R17, if the same tires are used.. the tire width is what matters in snow!
Directional tires are ideal for hard surfaces in good weather conditions. The best tires for driving in snow are snow 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.
There are many online stores that offer tires for sale. Some examples of these online stores include Walmart, Sears, Summit Racing, MotoXMall, and eBay.
Getting some grip on snow and ice.
In some places where it snows alot you have to buy snow tires. So if you have snow tires then yes you can drive if the snow is 8". But if you don't want to buy snow tires, you can get a chain and wrap it around all of your tires.
Fat tires are best in snow.
You can install 4 snow tires but it is really not necessary. Only install the snow tires on the drive wheels.
yes, AT "all terrain" tires are MS "mud and snow" tires.
If you drive in snow you have to, regardless of the vehicle make. -The snow tires are your link to the road.