Debating swapping on the snow tires tonight

"Just wear your damn mask..." (jimal) 12/08/2013 at 19:21 • Filed to: snowlopnik

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I'm watching the forecast and I can't tell how bad it is going to be here in southwestern Connecticut. I might wait to see what things look like in the morning and if need be, make the swap then. know I'll need to put them on sooner or later; I'm just being a bit lazy tonight. Lazy and warm.

nippon > Just wear your damn mask... 12/08/2013 at 19:26

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Swap two tonight. And two in the morning.
Productivity perfection.

A3R0 > Just wear your damn mask... 12/08/2013 at 19:37

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Im in Orange,CT. I would help you in your decision, but I'm to yoing to own a car.

Ian Duer (320b) > Just wear your damn mask... 12/08/2013 at 19:39

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Depends what rubber you are running now. If all-seasons go ahead and procrastinate. But. I made the mistake, once, of leaving aggressive summer rubber on and was almost immobile in 3/4 inch of snow. So if that sounds more like your car's current shoes maybe go on the side of caution and swap now. I'd suggest better a day too soon than a day too late.

Just wear your damn mask... > Ian Duer (320b) 12/08/2013 at 19:43

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OEM rubber with about 3k miles on it. I'm thinking it will be all right.

soto > Just wear your damn mask... 12/08/2013 at 20:01

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Boston here, did mine 2 weeks ago.

davedave1111 > Just wear your damn mask... 12/08/2013 at 20:09

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If it's cold enough to be thinking about snow, you ought to have winter tyres on already. They give more grip in colder weather, not just snow.

Unless you're talking about proper snow tyres with super-aggressive tread and/or studs.

McMike > Just wear your damn mask... 12/08/2013 at 20:12

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I usually wait until the evening before, then do it after dark. In the cold. Running tires to and from the shed via wheelbarrow. One of my neighbors usually pokes his head out the door and yells, "Ah, the sounds of winter!"

One of these years, I'll do it on some mild weekend afternoon before it snows.