10-02-2009, 01:34 PM
RobertInOntario Wrote:Thanks, Mike! Yes, common sense and calm, sensible driving are key. I just find it interesting, when we first owned the Subaru (with its new tires) that I don't think we ever got stuck in it but -- last winter -- we got stuck a couple times. One time, I was actually trying to park at our LHS and as soon as I drove into their driveway, I got stuck -- very embarrassing! I just gave up and, fortunately, two guys pushed me out and I immediately drove home!
Still weighing my options here ... In Toronto, you only REALLY need snow tires on 1-2 days in the whole winter. But, as mentioned, we like to drive into the country a lot.
I guess if it snows really bad, our mayor might call out the army again! :mrgreen: [In-joke for Canadians :-) ] I'm not originally from Toronto so you can make fun of it all you like!
Thanks, Rob
I was going to make that joke about To and no real winter...
But even if there is no snow on the ground, the winter tires are still more effective. They generally have a chunkier tread, moving snow, slush and water, and are more flexible at low temperatures since they are softer - therefore giving better grip. That's why I never left my Pirellis on during the summer. On dry hot pavement, they wear away too quick!
Andrew