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I used to always run all seasons.....but when I started as an apprentise, I spent the extra money on winters cause I got them at a decent price. And what a difference, i'll never go back. Snow tires are accually alittle cheaper than average all-seasons, and you don't have to buy the premium ones to make a difference.
Unfortunetly snow tires only do so much, you still have to drive according to weather conditions. I can't count the amount of soccor mom's that bolt there snows on there caravans, and figure there driving a hummer, and can always stop on a dime, regardless of conditions. But there blown tires, belt rims, wheel bearings, and toe-sets keep me in buisness I guess
As yourself....how long are you keeping the vehical?
If your keeping it for 6-8 years then get winter tires....your gunna be buying 2 sets of tires anyway, so why not get the best of both worlds. I would advise getting steel rims for winter, so it only cost $20 to switch between seasons, and not $70 without rims.
Lets do the math on rims.....based on 7 years
7 x $20 - $140
7 x $70 - $490
$490-$140 - $350.
Rims are $50-$80 depending on model, and size, even at $80 a rim....it's only gunna be $240, so you already saving $110 buy buying rims.
So it all depends on how long you plan on keeping the vehical...and if you can afford the cost upfront. If you can ansewer yes to both questions....then buy them
Just my 2 cents
Duro
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1979 Monte Carlo, 350, stage 2 200R4, headers, duals, Cragers
1986 Chevrolet K10, 350, TH400, 2.86's, 31X10.50R15 tires
1987 GT T-top mustang, current project car...slowly coming along
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