dewey02 wrote:
theoldwizard1 wrote:
RAS43 wrote:
The winter tire will have a softer rubber compound for better grip in snow and on ice.If it is run during warmer weather and in towing situations I believe they will wear faster, hence the lower mileage warranty. I doubt you would get 40000 miles from them.
IF it is a true "winter" tire, which I kind of doubt. Winter tires are usually MORE EXPENSIVE than non-winter tires.
They on way to know if it is a true winter tire is to look for the symbol of a mountain embossed into the sidewall.
Yes, they are a true winter tire and yes they are normally more expensive, but with spring coming they are closing out their stock and selling them for cheaper and have a rebate on them as well. But based on what folks here have said, I am no longer considering the winter tires anyway. (And the winter tires do take 80 lbs pressure, so they are not LT/Passenger tires, but full LT tires).
And just to put your mind to rest, it says WINTER in bold letters on the tire as well as having your winter symbol on the tire. Why on earth would a well-respected tire dealer like Discount Tire deliberately lie on their webpage?
they are a "winter tire" with a snowflake rating but they are NOT a studless winter tire. completely different animal. that is the Michelin x-ice LT tire or bridgestone blizzak. the compound stays soft at lower temps etc. but still is listed as a year round tire but with shorter tread life.
