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Where did you get this 80% statistic?
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From this thread. Not my stat.
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If 80% of the time it's dry or just wet, can't imagine snow tires giving you anything.
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I've driven to and from work in temps as low as 3-5 degrees over the past few weeks and noticed no difference in handling or braking performance and I'm running the 19" 309s with conti sport contact 3 summer tyres. No science, no stats and no facts to give proof except personal experience.
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I guess you think the race car drivers that warm up their performance tires to get better grip don't know what they're doing either. Performance tires need to be warm to perform. They are brittle when they are cold and don't grip well. They are horrible in the snow. Your AWD may get you going but your ability to steer and brake are greatly diminished. You do have lots of airbags surrounding you and I hope the vehicle you crash into does as well. |
Thanks for the reply. I guess you think I'm a complete fool who is clueless especially after your comment about racing cars which is completely irrelevant.
All I'm saying is I don't think the £1500 investment in winter wheels is worth it for me. If the roads are a white out then I'll take the local polices advice and work from home till the roads have been cleared.