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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I disagree. $1000+ is a lot of money for some families to spend on a set of extra wheels/tires. Due to the outrageous Calgary housing market a lot of families are house poor. Don't assume just because a lot of people at this site have disposable income that it's a fact everyone in this city running all season tires is a cheap ass because that is totally false.
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The money excuses pisses me off more than any other excuse. I'd rather you be dumb and not believe in winter tires than be too stupid to realize $1000 is a bargain to keep you, your family and others on the road safe. Not to mention what Kunkstyle pointed out which is owning the winter tires takes wear from the other set, so it's really a wash (or close to it).
Owning a car is expensive. Should I feel bad for a guy that doesn't maintain his brakes because brakes are expensive? Give me a break. The sooner we can mandate winter tires, the better.