Test of snow tires vs all season-video from Road and Track
R&T
Forum Discussion
The other tip with winter tires, especially if you are mounting them on a second set of rims, is to go down 1 size, especially true on today's SUVs/CUVs. If you have 19" rims drop down to 18". Double check that your vehicle can accommodate a 1" smaller rim.
More important, drop the tire width down 1 or 2 sizes (say 255 to 245 or 235) and UP the aspect ratio (from 55 to 60 or 65). Just double check the load capacity [i[(you will probably lose a few pounds of capacity per tire, but it will be small and not matter).
Taller, skinnier tires do better in the snow.
More important, drop the tire width down 1 or 2 sizes (say 255 to 245 or 235) and UP the aspect ratio (from 55 to 60 or 65). Just double check the load capacity [i[(you will probably lose a few pounds of capacity per tire, but it will be small and not matter).
Taller, skinnier tires do better in the snow.
