I was debating whether to get a winter set from TireRack for this winter and this video has given me a good reason to do so. Even though it cost me a little bit now, the accident that I avert will be more than enough to justify its cost. Thank you.
After watching all these "test" videos, its apparent, the test are fraud, anyone else notice that the all season tires are always on the icy part of the braking test while the snow tires are on the snow? seriously show the vehicles switch lanes but with the same tires, I bet the snow tires will slide past the marker every time as well.
Um.....how much more momentum does the red car have then the silver car? I bet that red car weights a lot more. This probably exaggerates the results of the test in this video.
I have winter tires only in the front... and all seasons in the back. My car over steers... so i drive slow and carefully and always keep a safe distance amongst other motorists.
This is daft, of course you will spin if driving like a loon. Drive accordingly means if you have only two winter tyres on you cannot go as fast as someone with four. All this video shows is that idiots abound.
I like how they dont even bother to tell which All Season tires they are installing on these cars.. Probably one of the lower traction, lower rated all seasons.
did anyone notice when they did the braking test the vehicle that was on the RHS the road was less cover with snow and was more icy ? no wonder the braking distance was longer.But any winter tire will be better than a all-season tire for winter driving.
To me it seems utterly redicilous and yet sad that there are people in the civilized world that need some videos to believe that winter tires are better in winter conditions... LoL.
Also, these so-called "all season" tires are by definition (at their best) jacks of everything, but masters of nothing. I just can't see why not get the best tires for both winter and summer.
I have a chevy cobalt. A FWD almost as light as that toyota in the video. I was considering buying just two winter tires and install them in the front. After seeing this video, I realize it'd been a big mistake to do so. Thanks for posting this video racbts!
It appears that the vehicle with all-season tires locks the breaks for a dramatic effect while the car with winter tires pumps them for a controlled stop. I agree that winter tires provide an advantage but these results are a bit exaggerated.
I've been driving all my driving years in Canada's significant snow and ice conditions, including many years driving to the western Canadian ski hills. Winter tires are better for winter, but mid sized FWD cars with all season tires do the job for me. Unfortunately because of stupid drivers who don't drive according to conditions, I'm being forced into the significant expense of another set of rims with winter tires. The tire lobby has worked, buy tire company shares.
I am sorry but I just do not believe your demistration. I have been driving for 50 years and used to do ice racing and I have never put 4 winter tires on my car. I drive a front wheel drive and put the winter tires on the front. My back tires are all season and in good condition.
Firstly, I would not go out in a storm unless I had no choice.
Secondly my speed would be such that I felt in contoll of the car at all times.
I am not saying that 4 winter tires are dad, just expensive.
In reality the purchase of winter tires is not that much more expensive because you are saving on the treadwear of your "all season" tires. As such, you replace them less frequently. Remember a good set of snow tires will get you 3, 4 or even 5 winters worth of tread wear.
Thank you for your comments. The fact that these test were peer reviewed and included a consumer watch group such as the APA and a regulatory body such as Transport Canada as well as industry representatives helps keep everyone's interests protected.
I think that the drive way that the car with all seasons tires runs on has ice on it , look careful, these demos are made somehow in favor of the winter tires, i don't deny that are way better than the all seasons, but they were a little helped :)
Thank you for your comment. It is difficult to keep the track conditions ideal for these type of tests. They were focused on car per car rather than a full out comparison.
@racbts easy solution, after each braking test switch the lanes and run it again, I bet the one on the lower part of the screen will always run past the marker no matter what tires are on it.
While your point is very valid, that is why they switch the tires from one car to the other to show you both cars in both set-ups. Overall a fairly decent comparison.
Thank you for your comment. Please remember always put the best tires on the rear axle of your vehicle especially on a front wheel drive vehicle. The traction imbalance of putting 2 winter tires on the front axle is extremely dangerous.
how about being realistic and NOT disabling the ABS I'm willing to bet the rear slide out ceases
cabbiemon 2 months ago
make the test with 2 identical cars and see after. not a car witch weight 800kg and one witch have 1200kg aprox
crystygye 3 months ago
I was debating whether to get a winter set from TireRack for this winter and this video has given me a good reason to do so. Even though it cost me a little bit now, the accident that I avert will be more than enough to justify its cost. Thank you.
kc2zxl 4 months ago
what about 2WD with winter tire VS AWD with all season tire?
midgetBIL 5 months ago
C'mon, when the rear slides out you're supposed to hold the drift!
kknight2k 6 months ago
After watching all these "test" videos, its apparent, the test are fraud, anyone else notice that the all season tires are always on the icy part of the braking test while the snow tires are on the snow? seriously show the vehicles switch lanes but with the same tires, I bet the snow tires will slide past the marker every time as well.
adamslurch71 7 months ago
Um.....how much more momentum does the red car have then the silver car? I bet that red car weights a lot more. This probably exaggerates the results of the test in this video.
RyanB0011 1 year ago
I have winter tires only in the front... and all seasons in the back. My car over steers... so i drive slow and carefully and always keep a safe distance amongst other motorists.
6psychosis6 1 year ago
@6psychosis6 Nice, so you're a danger to yourself and everyone else. Take the bus.
silverboyzzz 1 year ago
The echo is a poor car for these tests because it's tail happy to begin with. I do agree with the tests conclusion though.
Viperonious 1 year ago
This is daft, of course you will spin if driving like a loon. Drive accordingly means if you have only two winter tyres on you cannot go as fast as someone with four. All this video shows is that idiots abound.
rumple1232001 1 year ago
And the point of comparing heavy estate car with smaller one that weights half of that is...?
Most useless demonstration ever.
OhFishyFish 1 year ago
I like how they dont even bother to tell which All Season tires they are installing on these cars.. Probably one of the lower traction, lower rated all seasons.
motion2000 1 year ago
which is safe? car with ABS- no winter tire OR a car w/o ABS with winter tires on it?
jrvideojr 1 year ago
Fishy, they switch the tyres on the cars to see there is nothing fishy ;)
Ogremic 2 years ago
Heavy estate car vs. small and light city car. Yeah..
OhFishyFish 2 years ago
did anyone notice when they did the braking test the vehicle that was on the RHS the road was less cover with snow and was more icy ? no wonder the braking distance was longer.But any winter tire will be better than a all-season tire for winter driving.
tireman247 2 years ago 3
Yes, I noticed that. The short distance breaking car (with snow tires) is always on the left side, the side with more snow on it. The test is flawed!
sharkloaner 2 years ago 6
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@sharkloaner you're a fucking moron
krypekeeper 1 year ago
Maybe I should get some winter tires on the front of my car. Now I can drift with FWD!
elemento1991 2 years ago
To me it seems utterly redicilous and yet sad that there are people in the civilized world that need some videos to believe that winter tires are better in winter conditions... LoL.
Also, these so-called "all season" tires are by definition (at their best) jacks of everything, but masters of nothing. I just can't see why not get the best tires for both winter and summer.
defstarx 2 years ago 4
its because people are cheap...i think that's the reason really. either cheap or lazy. or ignorant
rtsoccerplayer 2 years ago 3
@defstarx They're simply conducting a test to show the real difference. Nothing ridiculous about that.
kuphos 2 years ago
This little stupid ,we know that winter tires are better than all season tires, but this guy drive as granny on purpose!
desmodronic916 3 years ago
I have a chevy cobalt. A FWD almost as light as that toyota in the video. I was considering buying just two winter tires and install them in the front. After seeing this video, I realize it'd been a big mistake to do so. Thanks for posting this video racbts!
assybutt 3 years ago 3
i know peoples who do it but the car end on the roof.
jimmypoulincriket 2 years ago
It appears that the vehicle with all-season tires locks the breaks for a dramatic effect while the car with winter tires pumps them for a controlled stop. I agree that winter tires provide an advantage but these results are a bit exaggerated.
xxmrrickxx 3 years ago
Hehe, you morons who think who think "all season" tires can be used in winter conditions are so funny.
Clearly you have zero experience from real winters.
Skjeggspir 3 years ago 4
@Skjeggspir
I've been driving all my driving years in Canada's significant snow and ice conditions, including many years driving to the western Canadian ski hills. Winter tires are better for winter, but mid sized FWD cars with all season tires do the job for me. Unfortunately because of stupid drivers who don't drive according to conditions, I'm being forced into the significant expense of another set of rims with winter tires. The tire lobby has worked, buy tire company shares.
joshx34 1 year ago
I am sorry but I just do not believe your demistration. I have been driving for 50 years and used to do ice racing and I have never put 4 winter tires on my car. I drive a front wheel drive and put the winter tires on the front. My back tires are all season and in good condition.
Firstly, I would not go out in a storm unless I had no choice.
Secondly my speed would be such that I felt in contoll of the car at all times.
I am not saying that 4 winter tires are dad, just expensive.
peakyone 3 years ago
In reality the purchase of winter tires is not that much more expensive because you are saving on the treadwear of your "all season" tires. As such, you replace them less frequently. Remember a good set of snow tires will get you 3, 4 or even 5 winters worth of tread wear.
nw1008 3 years ago 7
And on the first hit and dent, it would cost more than the tires.
jimmypoulincriket 2 years ago
Thank you for your comments. The fact that these test were peer reviewed and included a consumer watch group such as the APA and a regulatory body such as Transport Canada as well as industry representatives helps keep everyone's interests protected.
racbts 3 years ago
I think that the drive way that the car with all seasons tires runs on has ice on it , look careful, these demos are made somehow in favor of the winter tires, i don't deny that are way better than the all seasons, but they were a little helped :)
magnetau 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment. It is difficult to keep the track conditions ideal for these type of tests. They were focused on car per car rather than a full out comparison.
racbts 3 years ago
@racbts easy solution, after each braking test switch the lanes and run it again, I bet the one on the lower part of the screen will always run past the marker no matter what tires are on it.
adamslurch71 7 months ago
they should use 2 of the same model cars for the test to be proper since one is heaver then the other
Badger5656 3 years ago 2
While your point is very valid, that is why they switch the tires from one car to the other to show you both cars in both set-ups. Overall a fairly decent comparison.
nw1008 3 years ago 4
I would like to see the same car used, 2 winter tires on one and 4 on the other. Being front wheel drive the winter tires should be on the front.
peakyone 3 years ago
Thank you for your comment. Please remember always put the best tires on the rear axle of your vehicle especially on a front wheel drive vehicle. The traction imbalance of putting 2 winter tires on the front axle is extremely dangerous.
racbts 3 years ago
@racbts Why? Best tyres should be on the front as thats where the steering and most braking force is required.
adseybear 1 year ago
Great video using third party endorsment such as the APA and Transport Canada and supported by the industry
gillesetmonika 4 years ago