Recommend a good tire brand/ tire store

[Reggie Dunlop]

Originally Posted by Dion

If one lived in a snow belt - for sure. However Calgary is not a snow belt and we haven't seen much snow these last few winters. Add in all the chinooks we get every year....snow tires are a waste of money. Been using all seasons for over 20 years and never a problem

Yeah, they really weren't worth the expense in retrospect.

[The White Out]

Originally Posted by Dion

If one lived in a snow belt - for sure. However Calgary is not a snow belt and we haven't seen much snow these last few winters. Add in all the chinooks we get every year....snow tires are a waste of money. Been using all seasons for over 20 years and never a problem

I drive with all seasons too but... i sometimes wonder. especially with all the hills we have in town, and when it gets icy. you'd be surprised what a good set of winter tires can do

[photon]

Originally Posted by The White Out

no i dont need to. its been proven that all seasons are simply inadequate for the winter grip needed

The Nokians aren't an all season, they're a winter tire that has good enough tread wear for summer use. They have the severe service service emblem like other winter tires.

[mac_gurl]

I've got the Michelins and they are amazing. No complaints here.