Signs that Ski Season is getting closer

[granite]

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In NH, the state gives you a birthday present: pay your town and state excise taxes and get your car inspected during the month that your birthday is in. Every year I put snow tires on my car at the end of September and run them all year. I drive about 50,000 miles a year. The snow tires I put on my car aren't real aggressive, so it's a smooth ride and they don't make a lot of noise. This year and last year I went with a Falken Espia, they still have plenty of tread left, although the front tires were getting cupped.

 

[dlague]

The best sign ever - resorts are starting open. Timberline last Saturday, A Basin this Friday and planks on the ground on Sunday.

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[BenedictGomez]

Every year I put snow tires on my car at the end of September and run them all year. I drive about 50,000 miles a year.

Why?

 

[andrec10]

Why?

You beat me to that question? So he likes sloppy handing all year?

 

[BenedictGomez]

You beat me to that question? So he likes sloppy handing all year?

And needlessly wasting lots of money on tires? I don't even.....

 

[ss20]

And needlessly wasting lots of money on tires? I don't even.....

I put mine on as late as I have to and take them off as soon as I can. Snow tires ain't cheap...

 

[andrec10]

I put mine on as late as I have to and take them off as soon as I can. Snow tires ain't cheap...

Ours go on the Wed before Thanksgiving.

 

[cdskier]

I put mine on as late as I have to and take them off as soon as I can. Snow tires ain't cheap...

The snow tires for my truck are slightly cheaper than the All-seasons I use the rest of the year. But I agree with it making no sense to drive them all year. The rubber compound in the winter tires is so much softer than a/s. Early spring when I still have my snow tires on I can feel a difference and can't wait to switch back once I'm pretty confident I won't hit snow in VT on the roads anymore.

 

[granite]

I have better things to do than have tires put on and taken off several times a year. As I said, the snow tires I put on my car aren't that aggressive. They handle fine all year long and are smooth and quiet. I also get brand new snow tires with plenty of tread to start each winter. Sometimes I have to go on dirt roads that can get quite muddy, spring-summer-fall, so its good to have them then too for better traction. It doesn't cost any more, maybe less because I'm not paying to have the tires switched over-mount and balance. It's once a year and done for me and let it snow.

 

[deadheadskier]

Well, in your case it really would be one more visit to the tire guy. I put a similar amount of miles on my car and typically go five months with snows and seven with summer tires. I usually get about 60k out of the summers and 40k out of the snows. I have a very reasonable mechanic though that only charges $10 a tire for mount and balance or $5 a tire for a swap over. I have dedicated rims for the snows and I only have a FWD car, so aggressive snows are a must for me. Only works out to $40-60 extra per year.

To each their own though

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[granite]

Snow tires for trucks and for my front wheel drive car aren't the same. The snow tires I have don't seem to be too soft a compound. I did some research on them, they have pretty good ratings for dry handling. The picture shows them not all that much different then some all season tires. I think they are a great price too for a snow tire.

http://www.falkentire.com/tires/passenger-car-tires/espia-epz-ii-tire

 

[ss20]

Signs ski season is getting closer- snow tire comparing and bitching

 

[BenedictGomez]

I put mine on as late as I have to and take them off as soon as I can. Snow tires ain't cheap...

Same.

I typically put my snows on in December and off post my last VT ski trip, late March to mid April depending.

They'll last for years.

I agree with it making no sense to drive them all year.

In addition to the other reasons already mentioned for it making no sense, cumulatively it's a big waste of gas.

 

[granite]

It would take more gas for me to drive to and from the tire shop two or three times a year to have my tires changed over than any minuscule gas mileage savings I would get from running all season tires for half a year. In addition, I wouldn't wait around for them to change the tires over, I would have my wife drive another car and take me back home. Then have her drive me back to the shop again later. That's a waste of gas. The other thing the critics are forgetting is my time. I not going to waste my time going to and from the tire shop two or three times a year. One and done for me, a nice-smooth-quiet non-aggressive snow tire for me works fine-no problems. Plus, you won't see me getting caught in a sudden early season snow storm; and how many of you haven't gotten around to switching your tires and then all of sudden it's too late and your stuck in a storm with your worn all seasons?

 

[andrec10]

It would take more gas for me to drive to and from the tire shop two or three times a year to have my tires changed over than any minuscule gas mileage savings I would get from running all season tires for half a year. In addition, I wouldn't wait around for them to change the tires over, I would have my wife drive another car and take me back home. Then have her drive me back to the shop again later. That's a waste of gas. The other thing the critics are forgetting is my time. I not going to waste my time going to and from the tire shop two or three times a year. One and done for me, a nice-smooth-quiet non-aggressive snow tire for me works fine-no problems. Plus, you won't see me getting caught in a sudden early season snow storm; and how many of you haven't gotten around to switching your tires and then all of sudden it's too late and your stuck in a storm with your worn all seasons?

Yup, snow in August in New England....Lol We are not gonna change your mind, so never mind.

 

[cdskier]

I generally try to time my tire changeover to coincide with an oil change...so no extra trips are involved at all.

 

[deadheadskier]

I generally try to time my tire changeover to coincide with an oil change...so no extra trips are involved at all.

Good point. I do the same. Same goes for rotations.

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[thebigo]

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 8 AM EDT FRIDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Frost Advisory,
which is in effect from 2 AM to 8 AM EDT Friday.

* Temperatures...In the mid 30s.

* Timing...Late tonight and early Friday morning.

* Impacts...Outdoor plants may be killed if left unprotected.

 

[dlague]

We run with all season tires only. They are pretty darn good these days.

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[BenedictGomez]

Yup, snow in August in New England....Lol We are not gonna change your mind, so never mind.

I read that wondering, where in Nunavut does he live? Must be 1,200 miles to the nearest garage.