Proof of the "trendiness" of trucks/SUVs....

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by pauldun170

We get snow.
Tires are what make the difference unless you want to go out when its getting close to a foot of snow and there isn't a plow in sight.

Then you need ground clearance and good tires.

I never have.
All I need are all season tires and FWD for the winter.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

I never have.
All I need are all season tires and FWD for the winter.

I hate all season tires. I swore I would never drive a winter with them again after my first car. I remember working the gas and clutch climbing a snow covered hill in traffic. There was no turning around because of the row of cars behind me. It was hell. I made it but I had to work for it. That was enough of that. I borrowed money from my stepfather and bought a nice set of winters. I was sold at that point.

When I bought my truck it had new all seasons. They told me that the tires would be good for the first winter then I would need winters after they wore down a bit. My truck was rwd and it would kick the ass out for no reason at all. Yes if you jumped on the gas it would come around but I'm talking about maintaining your speed it would be fine then just kick out for no reason. I went in and put on four winters and I never had a problem again.

Last year was my first year with AWD and winter tires. I love it. I was doing some snow removal last year and I wouldn't have made it to work on a few of those days without the AWD and winter tires.

James

[karl_1052]

Originally Posted by Flexin

I hate all season tires. I swore I would never drive a winter with them again after my first car. I remember working the gas and clutch climbing a snow covered hill in traffic. There was no turning around because of the row of cars behind me. It was hell. I made it but I had to work for it. That was enough of that. I borrowed money from my stepfather and bought a nice set of winters. I was sold at that point.

When I bought my truck it had new all seasons. They told me that the tires would be good for the first winter then I would need winters after they wore down a bit. My truck was rwd and it would kick the ass out for no reason at all. Yes if you jumped on the gas it would come around but I'm talking about maintaining your speed it would be fine then just kick out for no reason. I went in and put on four winters and I never had a problem again.

Last year was my first year with AWD and winter tires. I love it. I was doing some snow removal last year and I wouldn't have made it to work on a few of those days without the AWD and winter tires.

James

Remember, I don't get maritime snowfalls. We only get 12-24" at a time, not like you crazies.

[Flexin]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

Remember, I don't get maritime snowfalls. We only get 12-24" at a time, not like you crazies.

I was away on training and happened to be in Ontario. On my way from there to Saginaw, Michigan I drove in a snow storm. I did it in my rental on all season tires but if it would have been during the day with more traffic I woudl have been in a accident. In Michigan it went sideways on me. It went back and forth, I was using three lanes. I saved it but if someone would have been beside me it would have been a bitch.

We can get a big stor then have it turn to rain. So other then the ice if you wait you can get by with All seasons here but I don't like to wait and I don't want to put wife, kids or myself at risk just to save $70-100 a year.

Everyone is different but thats how I feel about it.

James