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TommyTSquared · 01-11-2010, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bluch

but then again. i live in a much heavier snow climate than New York. So maybe I am thinking/talking about there being a lot more snow/ice on the roads than you are used to...

I met a few girls from Alberta... and they were pretty crazy to say the least (14 of them in lingerie in Vegas for a bachelorette party). Can't trust you Candians with your dual national language!!!

bluch · 01-11-2010, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TommyTSquared

I met a few girls from Alberta... and they were pretty crazy to say the least (14 of them in lingerie in Vegas for a bachelorette party). Can't trust you Candians with your dual national language!!!

hahaha....we are crazy. it was +5C (41F) today and i was outside at work in a t-shirt. first time its been above freezing in 2.5 months.

btw. i cannot speak any other language, and most Canadians can't....mostly just in Quebec that ppl are dual language speakers

i guess i am just picturing my winter and CANT imagine using the summer tires, but our winters are pretty extreme compared to others.

the Swede · 01-14-2010, 08:24 AM

I cannot agree more with the other Northerners here... I've done both Rally and single seater Formula cars so I can probably drive, but if you have little to no grip you're lost anyway as soon as something unexpected happens. A child jumping out in the street, a deer, a car in front of you unexpectedly braking... Just not worth the risks. Even the best snow tires won't help most of the drivers here in the South though, but at least it helps me to avoid all those wrecked cars!

stirthepot · 01-14-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mrgoombatts

Hey everyone im curious to know if I am ruining my summer only 20 inch pirelli tires buy driving with them on my car in the snow and very cold temps of teens and twentys. I have drove in snow and ice with these tires on my car and have had no problems. The only problem ive had is my steering is not so great when the tires are really cold . Please tell me what eveyone thinks am i going to wreck these tires , does anyone think im nuts for using them lol.

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BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-14-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by mtcwby

Bluch, if the driver recognizes that the summer tires don't perform as well in the cold and snow, and adjusts accordingly. No Problem. It is the drivers that don't adjust that will have the wrecks.

Yeah, but if he finds himself in a situation where his driving skills are not the problem, then he may have a big problem. Meaning, if you need to avoid something that is occurring that is completely out of your control you may not be able to avoid a crash with summer tires. Just a thought.

Black_2SS · 01-14-2010, 10:49 AM

I'd pony up for some all-seaons. I got stuck on a level street with an inch of packed snow on it in my 20" summers. Didn't even feel like the wheels were on it. Once I got on my all-seasons it drives through snow with little issue (if you use your head!!).

76CamaroLT · 01-19-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Black_2SS

I'd pony up for some all-seaons. I got stuck on a level street with an inch of packed snow on it in my 20" summers. Didn't even feel like the wheels were on it. Once I got on my all-seasons it drives through snow with little issue (if you use your head!!).

Yup. I don't even know how you would move a foot on summer tires (literally). I couldn't do it in any of my cars.

*Milk 1027* · 01-19-2010, 08:45 PM

No amount of experiance will make driving in snow easier with SUMMER ONLY TIRES!!

stlrammer · 09-05-2011, 02:14 AM

Summer only tires are super duper above 45 degrees however they turn to stone below freezing and driving in freezing temps will damage your summer only Pirellis. Northern US/Canada/European winters are a big gamble on summer only tires. I have Yokohama Parada Spec-X on my daughter's RS and just bought General Tire G-Max for my SS. Both are all season and snow rated. The Yokos did amazing last winter in St. Louis. Toyo Proxie4 would be another all season, snow rated tire to consider. Choices are limited in the 275/40/20 and 245/45/20 sizes. Good luck this winter to us all.

01-19-2010, 08:45 PM	#22
Milk 1027 Camaro➎ moderator Drives: '13 BLK 1LE Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 13,567 View My Garage	No amount of experiance will make driving in snow easier with SUMMER ONLY TIRES!! __________________

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01-14-2010, 08:24 AM	#17
the Swede Drives: 2SS/RS, Manual, Silver Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Blacksburg, VA Posts: 19	I cannot agree more with the other Northerners here... I've done both Rally and single seater Formula cars so I can probably drive, but if you have little to no grip you're lost anyway as soon as something unexpected happens. A child jumping out in the street, a deer, a car in front of you unexpectedly braking... Just not worth the risks. Even the best snow tires won't help most of the drivers here in the South though, but at least it helps me to avoid all those wrecked cars!

01-14-2010, 10:49 AM	#20
Black_2SS Drives: 2018 Camaro SS HotWheels Edition Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 276	I'd pony up for some all-seaons. I got stuck on a level street with an inch of packed snow on it in my 20" summers. Didn't even feel like the wheels were on it. Once I got on my all-seasons it drives through snow with little issue (if you use your head!!).

09-05-2011, 02:14 AM	#23
stlrammer Drives: 2017 1SS Blue Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Saint Peters, MO USA Posts: 2,064 View My Garage	Summer only tires are super duper above 45 degrees however they turn to stone below freezing and driving in freezing temps will damage your summer only Pirellis. Northern US/Canada/European winters are a big gamble on summer only tires. I have Yokohama Parada Spec-X on my daughter's RS and just bought General Tire G-Max for my SS. Both are all season and snow rated. The Yokos did amazing last winter in St. Louis. Toyo Proxie4 would be another all season, snow rated tire to consider. Choices are limited in the 275/40/20 and 245/45/20 sizes. Good luck this winter to us all.