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Originally Posted by The Yen Man
Ok this I'll agree with. I've always known that tires usually should only last a max of about 5 years. And yes, they are going to cost a bit more than running just All Seasons.
I guess I just put value in giving myself the best possible control in bad winter conditions, and I don't mind paying for that. It doesn't mean I'm over confident and driving like a maniac in winter. I still practice defensive driving and using caution. You may say we get less snowfall than Montreal, but we do still get enough to warrant winter tires IMO.
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Snowfall amounts aren't even close when you compare us to Montreal. I'm sure it's a major reason why winter tires are manditory.
People who drive too fast for the conditions are the drivers people should worry about. A few years back the local news did a survey of body shops and most if not all were filled with SUV's and 4x4's. Drivers who have 4 wheel drive and think they can stop on a dime or have traction in any condition.
I practice defensive driving also and drive for the conditions as well as using caution by staying off the roads when the conditions are terrible. Still those of us that have all seasons are painted with a broad brush and are labeled a danger to other drivers. If that was the case both my parents would have died a long time ago and I never would have been born.