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CT_Patriot t1_iwzti75 wrote

Reply to comment by Kayakinggypsy in Studded tires by [deleted]

For New England weather, nothing beats an Outback unless you go for more detailed dedicated 4-wheel drive Jeep/Pickup.

The biggest drawback for the Outback is the CVT transmission. Not a great transmission and you got to get used to the way it drives.

The Nokian tires that are the most aggressive dedicated snows are the Hakkapeliitta normally for SUV's. I believe they make some for cars too.

Bridgestone Blizzak or Michelin X-Ice tires are excellent for cars.

Put whichever tires on spare wheels so you use them only for winter to extend their life and switch back to all-weather tires or the multi season with the three peak winter snowflake tires.

Remember, winter tires have a softer more forgiving rubber, they wear faster once the snow is gone, so use them strickly on snow or they will wear out quickly.

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Kayakinggypsy t1_ix028sh wrote

Thanks for taking the time to respond! Appreciate it

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CT_Patriot t1_ix0761u wrote

You are quite welcome.

Never hurts to get as much input and responses as possible to make a choice that will impact you in many ways ...👍

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pelliosophelus t1_ix1ta2y wrote

Blizzaks are awesome. I have a Prius and can’t imagine a worse car for snow but with the blizzaks I was fully mobile.

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