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SSR · Apr 22nd, 2008, 02:40 AM

Wow $600 for a entire set of winters with alloys? That sounds like a good deal.

Quote: Originally Posted by beken (original)

Actually, if you're in Vancouver and you don't venture out into the mountains very often, it's not that big a deal to have really decent snowtires. However, if you're a skier or you venture into the interior often, then yes, get the best snowtires you can afford.

Get narrower tires because, if my physics serves my correctly, the narrow tire means more of the car's weight is pushing down onto the snow instead of spread across the tire, which means better traction. Of course you're sacrificing dry cornering performance.

Join one of the MINI clubs in town. VMCC has an arrangement with a sponsor. You can get a decent set of snowtires on alloy wheels for a pretty decent price. Mine cost about $600 installed, taxes included.

But then....it's spring. Time to change over to summer tires, don't you think?

Apr 22nd, 2008, 02:40 AM	#9
SSR MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Local Time: 12:43 AM Posts: 8 Offline	Wow $600 for a entire set of winters with alloys? That sounds like a good deal. Quote: Originally Posted by beken (original) Actually, if you're in Vancouver and you don't venture out into the mountains very often, it's not that big a deal to have really decent snowtires. However, if you're a skier or you venture into the interior often, then yes, get the best snowtires you can afford. Get narrower tires because, if my physics serves my correctly, the narrow tire means more of the car's weight is pushing down onto the snow instead of spread across the tire, which means better traction. Of course you're sacrificing dry cornering performance. Join one of the MINI clubs in town. VMCC has an arrangement with a sponsor. You can get a decent set of snowtires on alloy wheels for a pretty decent price. Mine cost about $600 installed, taxes included. But then....it's spring. Time to change over to summer tires, don't you think?