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Old 11-22-2010, 02:48 PM   #37
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Originally Posted by hulkrogan View Post
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.
No, we've had one day. Other then last Tuesday, driving on all seasons has been good enough, at least in the driving I do around town. Like I said, other people who have different driving patterns may have more.

That winter tires stop quicker on a cold dry road may be true, but the number isn't significant. All seasons can stop just fine on dry pavement, no matter how cold the pavement is. In all my years of winter driving, I cannot think of one situation where the pavement was dry and I had to cut it close in not being able to stop on time. I'm even having a hard time even thinking up a scenario where theoretically they could make a significant difference.
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