Hi, I live in Vermont which is infamous for its hazardous slippery winter roads. I own a 2005 Subaru forester and I need advice on the best winter tires I can get for a decent price. Thanks for reading!
-Krista
-Krista
Define best.Hi, I live in Vermont which is infamous for its hazardous slippery winter roads. I own a 2005 Subaru forester and I need advice on the best winter tires I can get for a decent price. Thanks for reading!
-Krista
I've read more than one review that said awd was pointless, and the reviewer would rather have a fwd with good snow tires than awd. No one ever answered the question of would they ultimately want awd AND snow tires. You are probably right; if the roads in your area are well maintained, snow tire may not be needed. But if they are not, or you get lots of ice, having the right equipment might be more than just a luxury. Last year I made it through the winter with General Grabber AT2's. It did fine, but my wife slid it into a hedge once or twice. Always because of ice, not snow. This year, we will be running studded WS70's.I'm going to get my self in a lot of trouble with this post but...
I just sold my '91 Volvo 240 wagon which has to be the very worst snow performer, other than an old pickup truck.
In my 22 years of ownership here in NH, I always used just regular all-season radials. I got stuck once in those 22 years - in my own driveway. My wife pulled me out of the ditch that I slid into with her '09 Outback (also with 4-season radials). And I didn't just drive on cleared pavement - sometimes I got stuck out in a storm. Wise driving and a MT kept me out of trouble.
Now I drive a Forester with its high clearance and AWD. The thought of needing special snow tires makes me snicker. Sorry.
Of course, those that need to (or choose to) drive through deep snow can certainly justify using snows but, for the average suburban commuter, nah.
I don't think you're out-of-line, at all.I'm going to get my self in a lot of trouble with this post but...
I just sold my '91 Volvo 240 wagon which has to be the very worst snow performer, other than an old pickup truck.
In my 22 years of ownership here in NH, I always used just regular all-season radials. I got stuck once in those 22 years - in my own driveway. My wife pulled me out of the ditch that I slid into with her '09 Outback (also with 4-season radials). And I didn't just drive on cleared pavement - sometimes I got stuck out in a storm. Wise driving and a MT kept me out of trouble.
Now I drive a Forester with its high clearance and AWD. The thought of needing special snow tires makes me snicker. Sorry.
Of course, those that need to (or choose to) drive through deep snow can certainly justify using snows but, for the average suburban commuter, nah.
AWD is definitely far from pointless, but yes, FWD with good winter tires will most likely far exceed AWD in all but a few very, very extreme circumstances.I've read more than one review that said awd was pointless, and the reviewer would rather have a fwd with good snow tires than awd.
:smile:One thing to remember when driving this winter; AWD means nothing when you're trying to stop. Leave more space!
?This year, we will be running studded WS70's.
:lol:One thing to remember when driving this winter; AWD means nothing when you're trying to stop. Leave more space!
Getting back to this one for a little. :icon_biggrin:Interesting.
I have never yet encountered the view that a winter tyre is a "tremendous compromise". My understanding was that the key to how the compounds operate was the temperature, rather than there being ice on the road, for example.
With this in mind, below that "magical" temperature, your winter tyre (note, not a snow tyre) comes into its own.
That's what I noticed and bought some a while back. Probably put them on in another week or two and see what I think then.Best bang for the buck is probably the Altimax Artic.