Mazdaspeed 3 in the snow 2009

Mid Dec 2009 snow storm, we took a trip to the store, have equipped Kumho ASX tires ( +4 to snow travel :p ).

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[vahdyx]

I have a Cobalt SS Turbocharged and I absolutely need new tires. I read reviews on this tire and the price is great, but I hear the snow performance sucks. So is it bad or decent enough. I live in Colorado and our snow looks like yours, except we have more hills on a drive that long.

[abysal311]

@vahdyx I would go with a dedicated set of winter tires. These Kumho ASX's are all season. They do well in packed snow / tire tracks. But I have some issue getting up some steeper hills. Also they wore out after about 30k miles. They are also noisy on the road. I will try a different brand next time, however that said I think they are still a decent tire for the price.

[skillz139]

overall how wud u say it fairs

im thinkin bout gettin a 08 nd it snows a decent ammount here

[abysal311]

@skillz139 It's pretty much like any other FWD, I think it's fine for the occasional snow each winter we get here. For a lot of snow I'd want a jeep or another 4x4.

[stpe2005]

how does the car reacts in the snow? i'm in Québec and thinking of get the car out this winter.

[RJKcool3]

i remember taht 2 years ago in PA

[abysal311]

@steng2495 true, I did not come to a complete stop as the law states, although I did look left and made sure there was no traffic... there was none as the roads were very empty due to conditions. That's also why I didn't come to a complete stop so as to not lose traction.

[steng2495]

@abysal311 still need to make a complete stop on a right on red lol

[JessewithaMike]

@abysal311 hhaha yeh

[abysal311]

@00prixgtp No, I made a right turn on a red light, there's a difference.