Re:Lessons you will learn living in a snowy place
by kevin_thibedeau on Wednesday February 11, 2026 @09:51AM
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All-season tires are not winter rated. They are 3.5 season at best. True winter usage only exists in all-weather or snow tires with the 3PMS symbols.
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Re:Lessons you will learn living in a snowy place
by wffurr on Wednesday February 11, 2026 @11:19AM
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I have some 3PMS all season tires: Michelin Crossclimate 2. So far seem to be doing well on my FWD Chevy Bolt EV. I live in Boston though and we don't often get enough snow to really need snow tires. Also I usually ride my bike when it's snowy instead of driving.
Re:Lessons you will learn living in a snowy place
by NetMageSCW on Wednesday February 11, 2026 @04:47PM
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It depends. I use All Seasons in winter and have for over 40 years without issue because 9 years out of ten winter weather means 0.25” of snow one night during winter. The tenth year we might have three inches over a couple of days.