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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 12:07 PM
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So winter is approaching.

I need new tires.

Question is should I but cheaper winter and then cheaper summer tires or...

Should I buy expensive all seasons?

The whole winter rim issue is not a concern for me. My only concern is traction.

My ford escort handled great the first winter I had it with decent tires on it but last winter I got stuck a few times with my balding tires.

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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 12:10 PM
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From my experiance in Winnipeg, very good All Season tires are about equal to cheap winter tires. But good winter tires are head and shoulders above all seasons and cheap winter tires. The differance is amazing.

The tires cost 100-150 each, but are well worth the money imo.
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 02:25 PM
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my vote is get some winter tires and some summer. I have all season and im not happy with em come winter. winter tires are designed for winter not to be used in the summer so you get that extra help. IMO
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 03:13 PM
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All for winter tires.
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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Go to http://www.1010tires.com

they have reviews of every tire you were thinking of buying so you can know exactly what to expect before you buy the tires.
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 05:03 PM
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I should put a deadly set of snow tires on my buick. Last thing I need is an accident on the way to work some day due to lack of traction.
Old Oct 23, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Apparenty these "Hakkapeliitta" tires by Nokian are the best in the world... they are only available at Kal-tire



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