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PearIJam t1_izv7bs1 wrote

Reply to comment by heffnog in Just a slight flurry and everything goes red by questionname

First drive in the snow today with my General Altimax Artics. The road was just a different color as far as I was concerned. Even if I only drive in snowy conditions a dozen times this year, it’s such a solid investment having a winter set of wheels and tires.

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heffnog t1_izv7mt9 wrote

Yup! Downgraded to 16s on my FWD 2019 Mazda 3, from the stock 18s on A/S performance tires - wow, what a difference extra tread and sidewall makes

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PearIJam t1_izv8922 wrote

I almost look forward to driving in the snow with proper tires. I don’t look forward to being stuck behind someone going 10 mph in a 45 because they have no business being on the road.

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AJohnnyTruant t1_izvrkpm wrote

No tires will help you on wet ice.

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732 t1_izwj3ep wrote

Studded tires will but we don't get nearly enough consistent snow and ice in Mass to warrant those.

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AJohnnyTruant t1_izwwbyk wrote

Right, you need something additive to the contact patch to decide you don’t need to slow down

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