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Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 18th, '18, 21:26
by spanky
I still haven’t swapped out my all-season tires for my snows. I almost did in preparation for this weekend but figured I could get by without. Now with the incoming blowtorch/r*in, I gather we’ll be into March before winter returns.

Is there any hope for weekend winter driving conditions????

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 19th, '18, 14:28
by skiadikt
spanky wrote:I still haven’t swapped out my all-season tires for my snows. I almost did in preparation for this weekend but figured I could get by without. Now with the incoming blowtorch/r*in, I gather we’ll be into March before winter returns.

Is there any hope for weekend winter driving conditions????
please leave them off. it's our only hope for more snow.

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 19th, '18, 14:39
by SnoBrdr
spanky wrote:I still haven’t swapped out my all-season tires for my snows. I almost did in preparation for this weekend but figured I could get by without. Now with the incoming blowtorch/r*in, I gather we’ll be into March before winter returns.

Is there any hope for weekend winter driving conditions????
I never put mine on but at least I have a 4x4.

It will need 4 new skins in the spring.

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 19th, '18, 21:16
by twilkas
keep in mind that the wetter march snow can be some of the greasiest, snottiest, slippery sh*t going. i wouldn't
risk it with kids in tow.

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 19th, '18, 22:48
by spanky
SnoBrdr wrote:
spanky wrote:I still haven’t swapped out my all-season tires for my snows. I almost did in preparation for this weekend but figured I could get by without. Now with the incoming blowtorch/r*in, I gather we’ll be into March before winter returns.

Is there any hope for weekend winter driving conditions????
I never put mine on but at least I have a 4x4.

It will need 4 new skins in the spring.
I have a 4x4 as well but it sucks in the snow with the stock 20” wheels and Goodyear fortera tires.

As of now, I’m leaving them off. Maybe March will force me to reconsider.

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 20th, '18, 07:36
by SnoBrdr
spanky wrote:
SnoBrdr wrote:
spanky wrote:I still haven’t swapped out my all-season tires for my snows. I almost did in preparation for this weekend but figured I could get by without. Now with the incoming blowtorch/r*in, I gather we’ll be into March before winter returns.

Is there any hope for weekend winter driving conditions????
I never put mine on but at least I have a 4x4.

It will need 4 new skins in the spring.
I have a 4x4 as well but it sucks in the snow with the stock 20” wheels and Goodyear fortera tires.

As of now, I’m leaving them off. Maybe March will force me to reconsider.
I only have 18s,maybe smaller helps ?

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 20th, '18, 11:32
by spanky
SnoBrdr wrote:
spanky wrote:
SnoBrdr wrote:
spanky wrote:I still haven’t swapped out my all-season tires for my snows. I almost did in preparation for this weekend but figured I could get by without. Now with the incoming blowtorch/r*in, I gather we’ll be into March before winter returns.

Is there any hope for weekend winter driving conditions????
I never put mine on but at least I have a 4x4.

It will need 4 new skins in the spring.
I have a 4x4 as well but it sucks in the snow with the stock 20” wheels and Goodyear fortera tires.

As of now, I’m leaving them off. Maybe March will force me to reconsider.
I only have 18s,maybe smaller helps ?
I think it’s a combination of the tire profile and such poor winter traction by the forteras. My Blizzaks are mounted on 18” wheels. Night and day difference.

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 20th, '18, 12:04
by Stormchaser
I have bailed on snow tires so far this season. Haven't had much snow otg at home, and weekend trips to K this year haven't been snowy. :sad:

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 20th, '18, 19:11
by SnoBrdr
spanky wrote:
SnoBrdr wrote:
spanky wrote:
SnoBrdr wrote:
spanky wrote:I still haven’t swapped out my all-season tires for my snows. I almost did in preparation for this weekend but figured I could get by without. Now with the incoming blowtorch/r*in, I gather we’ll be into March before winter returns.

Is there any hope for weekend winter driving conditions????
I never put mine on but at least I have a 4x4.

It will need 4 new skins in the spring.
I have a 4x4 as well but it sucks in the snow with the stock 20” wheels and Goodyear fortera tires.

As of now, I’m leaving them off. Maybe March will force me to reconsider.
I only have 18s,maybe smaller helps ?
I think it’s a combination of the tire profile and such poor winter traction by the forteras. My Blizzaks are mounted on 18” wheels. Night and day difference.
Are the Blizzaks strictly a winter tire or all year round.

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 20th, '18, 19:35
by yiddle on da fiddle
Proof....that some people still live under a rock ( Sloboarder)

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 20th, '18, 21:01
by spanky
SnoBrdr wrote:Are the Blizzaks strictly a winter tire or all year round.
Oh yes. Very soft. Warm weather/pavement eats them up.

LMGTFY... https://www.bridgestonetire.com/tire-brand/blizzak" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Re: Should I bother with snow tires at this point?

Posted: Feb 21st, '18, 07:25
by SnoBrdr
spanky wrote:
SnoBrdr wrote:Are the Blizzaks strictly a winter tire or all year round.
Oh yes. Very soft. Warm weather/pavement eats them up.

LMGTFY... https://www.bridgestonetire.com/tire-brand/blizzak" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Thanks, I was not familiar with them other than hearing the name.