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Alaska2Maine t1_j6nefff wrote

I agree with winter tires, but I don’t think studs are necessary unless you’re very rural having to deal with icy hills. I have an AWD Subaru Outback and I still get my winter tires swapped every year (free with bjs) and the awd only helps with getting going with slippery conditions, not stopping or turning.

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indyaj t1_j6npb3f wrote

>I still get my winter tires swapped every year (free with bjs)

Damn. That's a high price. I'd rather pay the $90.

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Alaska2Maine t1_j6nqtqb wrote

Swapped meaning they do a winter changeover. I don’t buy new tires twice a year

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indyaj t1_j6nrmq1 wrote

Yeah, I know. I do the same thing. I probably should have used an emoji.

When you read (free with bjs) also reads as (free with blowjobs). 😏

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The_Maine_Sam t1_j6p07lx wrote

To follow up on this, modern tread design has actually supplanted studded tires except for driving on literal sheet ice and stopping. A proper follow distance and high quality winter tires are all you need, and yes, they drastically increase performance over your all season on your SUV.

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curtludwig t1_j6nuvyk wrote

I agree, snow tires are great, studs aren't really that important and actually kinda suck on wet roads.

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eljefino t1_j6ped1u wrote

Studs or not is a matter of religious debate.

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Majestic-Feedback541 t1_j6ozprd wrote

Not that I'm saying your wrong, because I'm sure winter tires are great.. I just get all seasons and never had an issue.

A big part of it is learning how to drive in crappy weather. Like my towns done a shit job at snow removal, it's risky just pulling out of my driveway due to high snow banks. The roads weren't cleared well so it's just a sheet of ice. They never even bothered to treat (salt/sand) my road. Figuring out how to keep control when slipping is essential, and should be taught better for beginners (and possibly to newbies of the state).

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_freeheeler_ t1_j6pjjo2 wrote

No, because winter tires usually save your ass when somebody with all-seasons blow a stop sign because they can't stop or they start sliding, my winter tires on my forester saved me at least 3 times cause someone else was outta control and I could stop on time.

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Majestic-Feedback541 t1_j6pjx04 wrote

Hence the reason I said you really need to learn HOW to drive in the conditions we experience here. I've never blown a stop sign because I couldn't stop, because I know how to drive in shitty conditions.

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Odd-Mountain3076 t1_j6ojgsd wrote

AWD; Impreza WRX. Does help with turning. Just use the gas pedal rather than the brake. Pulls you through the turn. FrontWD same deal but the backend wants to come around so studs help there. Winter driving dynamics are an interesting thing to learn. Almost suggest taking a driving class as its amazing the difference.

It's also not just icy hills but black ice thats often common. I was told that in AK it's a lot dryer and cold so salt isn't used as much, more snow on the roads, that negates the general need for studs

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