Tire Rack Tire Test - Winter/Snow vs. All-Season vs. Summer Tires on Ice
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Uploaded by thetirerack on Jan 6, 2009
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First we compared all-season and winter/snow tire performance on our snowy test track. Now watch as Tire Rack compares the difference between winter/snow tires, all-season tires and summer tires by evaluating acceleration, stopping and cornering capabilities — this time using an ice rink as our test track.
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Blue!!!!
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In Switzerland they dont even sell all Season tires, because of safety and if you drive with summer tires in winter the insurance will not pay anything if you crash....
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THE CAR IS NOT BLUE
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That winter tire took 21 ft 2 inches, imagine if a car was only 25 ft away when you were forced to stop. Only the winter tire could prevent you from rear ending it.
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This morning it was snowing, I had summer only tires on my Subaru and I said ok why not lets try. Worst idea ever summer tires just flail helplessly in snow. So I put my warm gear on and fitted my stud less winter tire set. The stud less snow tires are phenomenal it grips just like normal tires do on a dirt road, very predictable traction and takes a bit of power to actually spin. You will have fun with it guaranteed.
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I needed winter tires today!
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Yep, winter tires can make a huge difference. Its really day and night. I would definitley make a investment in these. Also, abs and esc wont help too much in snowy conditions. Those electronics wont work witjout the right tires planted on em.
My 2 cents
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Must test in real wet snow and up/downhill to get the best result.
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so remember, don't drive in an ice hockey stadium!
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@ahmeeeeeeeeeeeed black is the new blue :)
plrlove 10 months ago 19
Will need to create a video like this for UK consumers
nationaltyre 4 months ago 8