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Originally Posted by JF450
Drove in about 2 inches of snow this weekend for the first time. Car drove just like any other cars with winter tires on.
I can't imagine driving on the stock tires in snow. There wasn't any snow yet and when temps dipped below 45f (8c) it was like driving on hockey pucks.
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Good post!
Summer compounds can crack in cold temps. Every major tire seller trumpets the same message - Dont drive them in near or freezing temps. So few heed the words and wonder what happend when they have issues.
Winter tires work because of the temps. Anything below 7C average and one should be on winters for effective traction, and braking most importantly. In Germany you can lose your insurance coverage without them if you cause an accident and you will be ticketed on the spot without them.
Tire rack has some great vids on winter vs summer and all seasons, and the results. IF you live where its cold get winters. If you cannot afford them then you cannot afford the car if you are unable to equip it properly. Park it until you can. Winters can be the literal difference of stopping a few feet short or not, and hitting something, soft or hard doesnt matter. Cars cause great damage even at low speeds.