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"Denver Is Stuck In The 90s" (denver80222)
11/15/2014 at 22:20 • Filed to: None

My mom hasn't had Dedicated snow tires for 40 years. Because $500 for a set of 4 all seasons is expensive enough. Apparently she has never bought 255's. She also thinks studded tires are illegal, I have no idea where she got that idea.

http://www.discountedwheelwarehouse.com/255_55_18_or_2…

DISCUSSION (22)

shop-teacher > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 22:23

Studded tires are illegal in lots of places, although I assume that's not the case in the mountains.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 22:24

Studded tires are illegal (sort of) in Japan and parts of Canada (Southern Ontario) outright, and illegal in others during parts of the year -according to Wikipedia. I think some US states limit them as well.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > shop-teacher
11/15/2014 at 22:24

Their not illegal here. I know they used to be for a very short period of time, but not for years

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
11/15/2014 at 22:25

Colorado doesnt I believe

Edit: yup totally legal. Source

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 22:27

Still, it's reasonable to assume your mom encountered that somewhere, so it's not a total tuckus-pull.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
11/15/2014 at 22:28

I'm a third generation colorado native, she never lived anywhere but here. I have no Idea where she got her information

ly2v8-Brian > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 22:29

I had snow tires once, didn't feel like it made much difference at all. I just run all-seasons.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > ly2v8-Brian
11/15/2014 at 22:33

I noticed today that the Odyssey slides very easily and it doesnt hook very well. I think Winters would help a bit

ly2v8-Brian > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 22:41

Not to sound like an ass, but try slowing down more.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > ly2v8-Brian
11/15/2014 at 22:43

I never went over 30mph today. I know the conditions were bad, but it should not have been sliding that much. I actually hit a curb going 3mph today, the alignment is a little off.

ly2v8-Brian > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 22:53

Alright. How much tread is left?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > ly2v8-Brian
11/15/2014 at 23:01

BRB gonna go out with a penny

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > ly2v8-Brian
11/15/2014 at 23:14

There is enough tread Left

Kinja'd!!!

I think its the rubber quality

Funktheduck > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 23:16

Do like me and live in the south. No real concern for snow. When it does everything shuts down anyway so no need to go anywhere. Plus, when it does happen we usually go through a thaw/re freeze cycle that turns it all to ice and unless you do have studded tires you won't be going anywhere.

ly2v8-Brian > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 23:17

It is getting close, but the tires are likely your main culprit.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > ly2v8-Brian
11/15/2014 at 23:19

I think my parents cheap out on them. I cant understand how people can budget the purchase of the only contact between you and the road

ly2v8-Brian > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 23:25

Sometimes you gotta save where you can man.

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > ly2v8-Brian
11/15/2014 at 23:26

But dedicated summers and winters end up costing the same as all seasons in the long run

ly2v8-Brian > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 23:37

Do you have the space available to store extra sets of wheel/tires?

Denver Is Stuck In The 90s > ly2v8-Brian
11/15/2014 at 23:39

Oh ya, Weve got a 2 car garage and a covered patio in the back yard

ly2v8-Brian > Denver Is Stuck In The 90s
11/15/2014 at 23:45

well if you can convince them... also look up how to properly store tires.

CPT Speedbump > ly2v8-Brian
11/16/2014 at 00:26

Depends the snow tires, most of them make a world of difference. Enough for a 360 Modena to hit 158 in snow on the highway apparently..