Date: 6 Sep 2001 13:59:05 -0500 From: dhinznopsamh.execpc.com (Dave Hinz) Subject: Re: Winter vs all season tires on 900SE???
Another Bob (uctraingnopsamanet.com) wrote: : I'd say you're wrong about the winter tires, unless you live where the : roads are constantly snow covered. Winter tires have less grip that : all seasons in all conditions except snow covered roads. They do? : Large, flat : blocks with big openings give poor dry traction, hydroplane in the : rain, and do worse on ice - unless it is covered by snow. Take a look at the Nokian snow tire line & get back to us with your revised comments, please. You're describing the snow tires of 20 years ago. : Your comment : that "The handling is of course sloppy as hell" is right on the money. Good snow tires have soft sidewalls. I wouldn't call it "sloppy" handling, though, but I've only driven on Nokian (previously Nokia) snowtires, so I can't comment on other brands. : Unless conditions are snowy, winter tires contribute to accidents, : they don't reduce them. Cite please? A statement like that needs to be backed up with evidence, or withdrawn. : So, here in MA/USA, I'd report my original proposal: If you drive on : roads that are snow free 98% of the time, drive all seasons. Lets face : it, they plow so fast and furious now that it's a rare year that we : drive on snow anytime except right after a storm. Buy the all seasons : around here for your Saab. It depends on where you live, and the conditions. However, I don't believe that you have a very good understanding of the current technology of snow tires. : Bob Dave Hinz
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