Is winter tire necessary?
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Is winter tire necessary?
My friend just bought his new 18 inch ASA AR2 with Winter tires on his B6.... and he insist me to get the winter tires too, and we both live in CT, however, the dealership says to me that, it is not necessary to get a winter tire, since I got the all-season tire.
But I really want to know, what you guys think, especially you folks live in the upper East coast. tks
BTW...I got a premium package on my B7, should I go with 19' or just 18' without changing or adjust suspension!!!
But I really want to know, what you guys think, especially you folks live in the upper East coast. tks
BTW...I got a premium package on my B7, should I go with 19' or just 18' without changing or adjust suspension!!!
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RE: Is winter tire necessary?
All seasons should be fine, especially if you have quatto. I went through last winter with summer tires and fwd and it was no fun. Im going to switch to all season once the temps are steady 40 degrees or less, probably next month. FWD w/summer tires w/out quattro=death wish.
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If you're rolling on new all-seasons and really don't want to spend the money, then you'll be OK for the snow. Not great, but OK. Now, if you pony up and get some snow tires (Bizzaks, Dunlop M3) then your car will be a freaking tank in the snow. The envy of all your friends as they slip and slide down highway onramps, or attempt to break through the wall of snow that the city plow left at the end of your driveway.
I'm from Rochester NY, so we probably get similar snow amounts. If you have the money, I'd say get yourself a new set of winter wheels and snowtires....17 or 18 inch for winter. You'll pay to mount/balance the tires once, then you'll be able to swap them on and off at your leisure. Hell, get yourself some steel wheels for winter....they're cheap as hell and won't bend on snow-filled potholes.
For anyone from the Northeast with performance summer tires...don't even THINK of using them in the snow. Big skull & crossbones.
I'm from Rochester NY, so we probably get similar snow amounts. If you have the money, I'd say get yourself a new set of winter wheels and snowtires....17 or 18 inch for winter. You'll pay to mount/balance the tires once, then you'll be able to swap them on and off at your leisure. Hell, get yourself some steel wheels for winter....they're cheap as hell and won't bend on snow-filled potholes.
For anyone from the Northeast with performance summer tires...don't even THINK of using them in the snow. Big skull & crossbones.
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RE: Is winter tire necessary?
I have all season tires with 18". I did not have any problem last winter (it was not that tough tho.)
When I had my acura, I had summer tires with 18" all winter and it was a crazy winter. I had to pray everytime hit the break pedal because it never stopped in short distance.
I wanna see lots of snow in this winter tho
When I had my acura, I had summer tires with 18" all winter and it was a crazy winter. I had to pray everytime hit the break pedal because it never stopped in short distance.
I wanna see lots of snow in this winter tho
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RE: Is winter tire necessary?
So since I only drove 4,000 miles, and snow is probably coming 1 and 1/2 months later, I should put up probably put another 1,500 miles, so I guess my all season tires should still consider new!!!
But actually I'm also worried about my rims too.
But actually I'm also worried about my rims too.
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All seasons should be fine, especially if you have quatto. I went through last winter with summer tires and fwd and it was no fun. Im going to switch to all season once the temps are steady 40 degrees or less, probably next month. FWD w/summer tires w/out quattro=death wish.
All seasons should be fine, especially if you have quatto. I went through last winter with summer tires and fwd and it was no fun. Im going to switch to all season once the temps are steady 40 degrees or less, probably next month. FWD w/summer tires w/out quattro=death wish.
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Thanks for the tip, actually I was thinking if I can get a cheaper rims , I definitely will go get the performance winter tires...but I've tried the tirerack.com, its not easy to find cheap ones...
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If you're rolling on new all-seasons and really don't want to spend the money, then you'll be OK for the snow. Not great, but OK. Now, if you pony up and get some snow tires (Bizzaks, Dunlop M3) then your car will be a freaking tank in the snow. The envy of all your friends as they slip and slide down highway onramps, or attempt to break through the wall of snow that the city plow left at the end of your driveway.
I'm from Rochester NY, so we probably get similar snow amounts. If you have the money, I'd say get yourself a new set of winter wheels and snowtires....17 or 18 inch for winter. You'll pay to mount/balance the tires once, then you'll be able to swap them on and off at your leisure. Hell, get yourself some steel wheels for winter....they're cheap as hell and won't bend on snow-filled potholes.
For anyone from the Northeast with performance summer tires...don't even THINK of using them in the snow. Big skull & crossbones.
If you're rolling on new all-seasons and really don't want to spend the money, then you'll be OK for the snow. Not great, but OK. Now, if you pony up and get some snow tires (Bizzaks, Dunlop M3) then your car will be a freaking tank in the snow. The envy of all your friends as they slip and slide down highway onramps, or attempt to break through the wall of snow that the city plow left at the end of your driveway.
I'm from Rochester NY, so we probably get similar snow amounts. If you have the money, I'd say get yourself a new set of winter wheels and snowtires....17 or 18 inch for winter. You'll pay to mount/balance the tires once, then you'll be able to swap them on and off at your leisure. Hell, get yourself some steel wheels for winter....they're cheap as hell and won't bend on snow-filled potholes.
For anyone from the Northeast with performance summer tires...don't even THINK of using them in the snow. Big skull & crossbones.
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RE: Is winter tire necessary?
Count me in, I already see how my Quarttro works in rainy days, now its the time to prove in the winter....
But got to make sure the right tires first...
But got to make sure the right tires first...
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I wanna see lots of snow in this winter tho
I wanna see lots of snow in this winter tho
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RE: Is winter tire necessary?
I've run all season tires for the past 6 winters without problems. I have ESP.
Aspect ratio is another consideration. I wouldn't go below 55 in the winter.
I'm useing Googyear Assurance Triple Tread 205 X 60R 15.
Aspect ratio is another consideration. I wouldn't go below 55 in the winter.
I'm useing Googyear Assurance Triple Tread 205 X 60R 15.
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