View Poll Results: How many switched to winter tires?
Switched to winter tires just for the winter
10
20.00%
Switched to winter tires and drive them all year long
1
2.00%
I'm stayin with my all seasons.
31
62.00%
Don't have bad winter to justify switching
8
16.00%
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How many switched to Winter tires?
#2
I changed from the OEM Bridgestones to Michelin crossterrains (all seasons) and they are amazing. Last winter we were all over the road. This year in 6+ inches on the road no sliding issues. It cuts through like there is no snow. I am amazed, since so many people told me that the RX is bad in the snow etc...
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#7
I've had good luck with the stock Goodyear Integritys on the all wheel drive Rx here in upstate NY. No problems. It's more of a testament to the good job the road crews do around here. I know how much everyone hates these tires in this forum so no need to start on me. Your mileage may vary.
Re:Texas, Don't worry about it eyebike, I lived in Austin a few yrs ago and they had a little ice storm. The whole area was paralized and all you could smell was burning rubber all day.
Re:Texas, Don't worry about it eyebike, I lived in Austin a few yrs ago and they had a little ice storm. The whole area was paralized and all you could smell was burning rubber all day.
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#9
Intermediate
Been through 15 winters in Toronto without ever using winter tyres, I drive RX300, Camry and Jetta on all-seasons. I make sure that I change my tyres every 70k (KM). Toronto gets its share of snow and all-seasons does the job but on icey roads nothing works and winter tyres I find give false sense of security .. just drive with braking distance !!
#10
Toronto GTA (and the whole Hwy401 in general) does a great snow removing job. Last Thanksgiving (US) I drove the 400h to Toronto, and got hit by the first snow storm of the year. The car with stock Michelin worked just fine, but I don't think the car will work as well in more hilly roads. After that weekend I finally got my snow tires delivered, but since then, no big snow storm. We have a pretty mild winter in Ohio this winter.
I agree with you on the ice part though. No matter what tires you have, driving on ice with no traction is no traction.
I agree with you on the ice part though. No matter what tires you have, driving on ice with no traction is no traction.
#11
Super Moderator
When I go back to the U.S., I plan to switch to 235-50-18 Michelin Pilot Sport A/S. I agree that with ice (and I have been through that weather in Washington, DC) no tire will save you and you need to go really slow.
#12
Yikes! Totally surprised to receive email someone had replied to this topic. Thought it must be in the archives by now.
What's up with reviving very old threads? I no longer own the RX300.
What's up with reviving very old threads? I no longer own the RX300.
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Originally Posted by JZA80MHU38
Toronto GTA (and the whole Hwy401 in general) does a great snow removing job. Last Thanksgiving (US) I drove the 400h to Toronto, and got hit by the first snow storm of the year. The car with stock Michelin worked just fine, but I don't think the car will work as well in more hilly roads. After that weekend I finally got my snow tires delivered, but since then, no big snow storm. We have a pretty mild winter in Ohio this winter.
I agree with you on the ice part though. No matter what tires you have, driving on ice with no traction is no traction.
I agree with you on the ice part though. No matter what tires you have, driving on ice with no traction is no traction.
However the winter tires of 10-15 years ago do not compare with the winter tires of today. If you are keeping your vehicles for a long time, its worth the investment.
#15
I have a floor jack in my garage and I make good use of it at least 6 times a year -- 3 cars, switching summer to winter tires and the other way around. So, yes, I think the investment is well worth it.