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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
There is no bad part about winter tires. If everyone had to get them winters in Calgary would be a much better and safer place to drive.
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Did you even bother to read his post? I will agree that Calgary would be a safer place to drive if everybody had them, but to try and tell people there are no "cons" whatsoever is completely irresponsible.
Winter tires cost more than just running all seasons year-round. Period. The costs are not always as much as the initial cash outlay, as others have said you now have tires that last longer. (ie- all seasons good for 8 years instead of 4.)
The one piece of contrary info I'd have for BL- having winter tires means I always have a full sized spare available. It's nice to be able to swap a tire out and bring it to the shop to be fixed, and being able to pick it up a few days later. Instead of having to make an appointment, wait around, etc.