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09-11-2020, 04:19 PM | #1 |
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What tires for occasional trips to deep winter (Tahoe)?
I posted this question in another thread, but I guess it deserves its own.
I'm in Northern California and take several day ski trips to Tahoe during the season. And while it can be very cold, snowy, and icy up in the Sierras, coming back to the Bay Area the temperature is usually 50F-60F during commute times. So I'm trying to find a solution for the RWD F10. I have chains, but those are last resort, and do nothing for you in the trunk when you suddenly hit a snow or ice patch. Dedicated winter tires would be great for the trip, but then my daily commute would quickly kill them (not to mention they are soft and dangerous when temps are warm). And I'm NOT planning to swap wheels/tires every weekend! I have recently found Vredestein tires at tire rack. They are all season, but also "Severe Snow Service" rated (3 Mountain Peaks symbol). The reviews seem pretty positive. Would that be a good solution? Or is it just as deadly as regular all seasons? https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...um=445YR8QTPXL Any other ideas or suggestions? Perhaps someone with similar experience had found an affordable solution (so not "buy a spare winter car")? |
09-12-2020, 10:27 AM | #2 |
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Those look more like snow tires than all season tires.
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09-12-2020, 11:07 AM | #3 |
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I think the inboard half looks like a snow tire, and the compound is probably formulated not to be destroyed in warmer weather.
I hope that someone with first hand experience comments on these tires, as they really peaked my interest for the intended purpose. |
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09-12-2020, 02:40 PM | #5 |
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Exactly, the description does fit perfect, and I might end up biting the bullet and checking them out myself. But I still hope that someone else actually used them and will perhaps chime in.
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09-12-2020, 03:24 PM | #6 |
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Nokian (the Hakkapeliitta Nokian) has a line of All Weather tires too. Currently the WR G4
https://www.nokiantires.com/all-weat.../nokian-wr-g4/ |
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09-13-2020, 11:29 PM | #7 |
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Continental ExtremeContact tires will always be my favorite all-season tires. It works well on different road and weather conditions. I got my second set at a discounted price from 4wheelonline. Keep in mind though that there's a huge difference between winter and all-season tires. Researching will help you gain more ideas about these tires.
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I know folks using Nokian WR series tires as dedicated "performance" winter tires. I also know folks using them all year round. |
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