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Originally Posted by MotoEV
15+ years of driving experience have taught me you do not need AWD for winter travel if you don't experience snow often.
Good all season (cold temperature friendly compounds) + good driving skills will see you through. For extreme conditions (3-6 months of heavy snow) a good winter tire is a smart choice.
I drove over 1600 miles in freezing conditions and snow in my all season Pirellis this season and never broke a sweat. I kept my speed below 75 MPH, did not try any aggressive passing moves and the car performed well on unplowed highway stretches and unplowed parking lots. Hills were not a problem unless you have an extreme incline to conquer.
ECO + All Season + 50/50 weight distribution made for a comfortable trip.
I know this debate will continue but the facts tend to support winter tires as being the better choice over AWD.
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I think it boils down to Drivers' Skills IMHO |
Yes it ended up being I found put my Pirelli cinturatos are summer tires. This is the trouble. If it was the all season it would have been much better.