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imported_1sicsol 25-Dec-2006 08:55 PM

Snows only on front wheels work?
 
I was wondering if snow tires on the front of the car will work with all-seasons on the rear??

CoreyR 25-Dec-2006 08:59 PM

youll have traction on the front, but your ass end might swing out alot.

zeeman 25-Dec-2006 09:04 PM

i used snows on the front only all last year and i was fine, as long as you don't go too fast around corners (when snow/ice covered) your ass end won't get loose. But if you get cocky and think "oh, well, i've got snows on" then you might get into a little trouble.

Cynikal.Mindset 25-Dec-2006 09:07 PM


Originally posted by zeeman
But if you get cocky and think "oh, well, i've got snows on" then you might get into a little trouble.
thats the case even with 4 snow tires on

imported_SaYjAiBaO 26-Dec-2006 05:05 PM

i'm using snow tires only in the front and my azenis in the back :thumbup:.

DumbasSi 26-Dec-2006 08:07 PM

Traction should be ok,but braking and handling may suffer. I think I might just stick to the all-seasons this winter. It's supposed to be milder then last year.

Global warming FTW!

imported_littleyellow 27-Dec-2006 12:24 AM

if the car is front wheel drive, in flat road, with snows in the fronts, it helps to pull the car, but in down hell, with less traction, in the rear, you might swing out.. so.. depends on lucky you are, or your driving habit.

Gunmetalef 29-Dec-2006 05:51 PM

buy winters for all around... dont be cheap

chris_si98 29-Dec-2006 06:06 PM

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imported_1sicsol 30-Dec-2006 09:30 PM


Originally posted by Gunmetalef
buy winters for all around... dont be cheap
I hear ya.. I ended up buying 4 snows just to be safe..


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