Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 09:42:06 GMT From: SuoTimo <no.mailnospamspammers.co.is.no.where> Subject: Re: 2004 9-3 aero bad in snow
Tex wrote: > > I recently purchased a 2004 9-3 Aero...with the 17" wheels/pirellis. This > car, as is, stinks in the snow. This morning, I was embarrased that it > couldn't even get me up a small, somewhat snowy incline, at low speed (as an > AWD Volvo and an old Ford Escort zipped right past me up the hill). The AWD > clearly has the advantage but the Escort??? > > I realize snow tires would help, but would they markedly improve snow > weather performance? It's disastrous, as of right now in the snow. > > - tex ___________________________ As previously mentioned the winter tires need to be less wider (=higher profile) than summer tires - I'd go to 15" rims and probably 60 or 65 / max 185... In snow & ice conditions narrower has actually more friction and tire doesn't start to act as a pair of skies in slush. You got already good suggestions for brand,,, they do constantly produce good winter tires in my neighbouring town... Been driving on snow & ice every winter for 20 years,,, -SuoTimo ____________________________