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I think what might make this tough for midwestern states is that the snow doesn't stick around all winter. It's not unheard of to have 4-5 big snows that melt r
by Hayvok 6y ago
I think what might make this tough for midwestern states is that the snow doesn't stick around all winter. It's not unheard of to have 4-5 big snows that melt relatively quickly and most of the winter you're just dealing with cold weather. If you won't have a reliable snow pack you can guarantee you'll be driving on for three or four months it's hard to justify swapping out for snow tires or chains.
- 3131s 6y agoWhat will make it tough is that our roads already get destroyed every winter without the help of spiked tires. In MN the entire summer is filled with road construction already. I wouldn't be that thrilled about switching my tires 2x every year either.
- mauvehaus 6y agoGet the winter set mounted on a second set of steel rims. It's a 45 minute job with the scissor jack that came with the car, less with anything better. It's a nice excuse to spend a little time outside on a pleasant spring or fall afternoon.
- destitude 6y agoThis is exactly what I do. Just have your winter tires on another set of rims and use the jack that came with the car. I do have a impact driver to make getting the lugs on and off a lot faster though.
- greedo 6y agoExactly. My area gets snow 3-4 times per year, usually less than a foot. It is often gone within a couple of days. Our worst storm this year (roughly 15" of snow), the roads were cleared within a day or two. No way is it economical to buy snow tires; and snow tires damage roadways.
- destitude 6y agoSnow tires do not damage roadways. Only studded tires damage roadways which are illegal in many states.