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Originally Posted by Huntingwhale
They make a difference sure, but IMO not enough to reduce the amount of collisions we see every winter. Ever since I've had mine I notice maybe an extra 20% grip when I need it. Definitely not the super improvement I was expecting. More then anything, I find they give me confidence to drive on those slippery roads (to Sunshine, etc).
It's still driver error that leads to most collisions. Has there been a study somewhere in one of the provinces that makes it mandatory that actually shows it reduces collisions? I've never seen one, but I'd be on board if there was proof it works.
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I don't see the downside though. It helps you stop faster and not slip as easily. Isn't that enough to make it mandatory when we are driving vehicles that weigh as much as they do and can cause serious damage and injury?
Even if driver error is the main source for collisions, winter tires would help. there has been studies and they've shown winter tires to reduce collisions. In Quebec they saw a 5% decrease in accidents and in Germany they saw it almost slashed in half.