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Ferra · 02-26-2016, 02:31 PM

genuine question...

do you really need winter tires in vancouver if you only drive inside the city? (Assuming you have all-season and not summer tires)

I know the "general rule" is that at 7'C and below, winter tires is better.
But i always thought that means: if the temperature is 8'C, all season will actually do better than winter tire...and the difference is probably minimal between 4-10'C.

I also see some tires manufacturer suggest all-season/all-weather tires do better on 5'C wet asphalt than winter tires. (which is more like 95% of vancouver winter road condition)

02-26-2016, 02:31 PM	#238
Ferra I don't like cheese but I love milk! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Van Posts: 1,980 Thanked 895 Times in 243 Posts Failed 105 Times in 49 Posts	genuine question... do you really need winter tires in vancouver if you only drive inside the city? (Assuming you have all-season and not summer tires) I know the "general rule" is that at 7'C and below, winter tires is better. But i always thought that means: if the temperature is 8'C, all season will actually do better than winter tire...and the difference is probably minimal between 4-10'C. I also see some tires manufacturer suggest all-season/all-weather tires do better on 5'C wet asphalt than winter tires. (which is more like 95% of vancouver winter road condition)