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Old 11-19-2004, 01:47 PM
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For the most part I think we have agreed that true winter tire is recommended.

You are looking for an aggressive tread pattern on a tire with a soft compound (you can tell just by squeezing the tread). It should be soft so that it grips in the cold. This is why winter tires suck in the summer, they get "greasy" because they get too soft in the heat.

Because the compound and capabilities are different, also recommend the same tire on all four corners.


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Old 11-19-2004, 03:42 PM
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Yeah, sounds like a plan!
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Old 11-22-2004, 04:32 PM
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I like a tire called Winterforce they are made by firestorm.
Weight in the car is a must!!!
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Old 11-27-2004, 06:49 AM
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Well, since the first snow has already fallen and ofc, I was going home in it......lets just say I realized that contemplating is no longer an option, I am getting tires this week for sure. But I must admit, I enjoyed drifting every corner even at VERY low speeds and stopping on a hill to make a turn.....LMAO.....luckily I was used to drifting the corners by the time I hit that little situation but it's fun when you think you should be stopping, but the car doesn't think that's a good idea
Thanks guys for all your input
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Old 11-27-2004, 11:16 AM
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In my opinion having winter tires on in winter should be law. My Pirelli's are completely bald in the centers and there's almost no tread left at all and I still have tonnes of grip.

There's just no good reason not to have dedicated winter tires.
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Old 11-27-2004, 04:54 PM
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I think it depends where you drive, I live in Etobicoke, and I really only drive on snow covered roads 5-10 days a year, the rest of the time, it's salted/plowed.

That said - winter tires are never a bad idea for winter driving :

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Old 11-27-2004, 11:55 PM
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It's not just for snow, it's cold weather in general.
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Old 11-30-2004, 07:43 AM
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FWIW, I am selling my Pirelli winter tires:
https://www.cmoc.ca/forums/showthrea...=1860#post1860
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