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Originally Posted by Table 5
What happens if it's February and the city has been in the middle of a Chinook with no snow on the ground for a month? Winter tires get eaten down pretty damn quickly on dry pavement.
Winter tires are great, but seriously, how many really bad snow days does Calgary get a year? 5? Seems like overkill to institute a law.
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Not really. Winters will last an average driver 4+ seasons in Calgary. Totally reasonable compared to All Seasons. Anything below 5 degrees and winter tires will destroy summer tires in stopping distance. It's not just snow and ice.
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Originally Posted by You Need a Thneed
I think the average in Calgary would be about 5 days a year where winter tires would really make a difference.
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It's November 22nd and we've already had more than 5 days they are of great benefit. Plus, as mentioned, even if the roads are dry and it's -10, winter tires will stop significantly shorter than all seasons. Not as huge of a difference as on the roads the way they are currently, but still a safer option.