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Old Nov 28th, 2005, 12:28 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I live in Calgary, and am thinking about getting some snow tires for my wife's minivan.

Does anyone have any comments/advice about snow tires? The thing about Calgary is that we don't necessarily get a whole lot of snow in the winter, but it is definitely cold and icy. Is it worth it to get snows, or can I get by with a good set of all-seasons?

My tire guy has recommended that I get the Toyo Observes (a winter tire), does anyone have any other recommendations?
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Old Nov 28th, 2005, 12:36 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I live in Calgary, and am thinking about getting some snow tires for my wife's minivan.

Does anyone have any comments/advice about snow tires? The thing about Calgary is that we don't necessarily get a whole lot of snow in the winter, but it is definitely cold and icy. Is it worth it to get snows, or can I get by with a good set of all-seasons?

My tire guy has recommended that I get the Toyo Observes (a winter tire), does anyone have any other recommendations?
A common misconception. They are NOT snow tires. They are WINTER tires. That means they will help you not only while driving on snow, but also while driving on ice or even dry surface if the temperature is below 7C.

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1. Get any. Still better than all-season (ok. there are few top-notch all seasons that behave better than the worst winter. Doubt you have them on the van)
2. What is the tire size ? Some manufacturers don't make certain sizes. And also per-reviews, if one tire is better in one size than the other, with different size the result can be opposite !
3. Browse/search forums here for links (or http://www.1010tires.com/tirereviews...ategory=Winter )
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Old Nov 28th, 2005, 05:41 PM   #3 (permalink)
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1. Get any. Still better than all-season (ok. there are few top-notch all seasons that behave better than the worst winter. Doubt you have them on the van)
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Old Nov 28th, 2005, 08:23 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Try posting at the Tire forum at http://www.cartalkcanada.com/forum/ Good advice from tire experts like Mort.

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Old Nov 28th, 2005, 08:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Well here's a vote for Kumho KW-11. Found out about them here on RFD. Been very happy with them.
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