Snails - Response on Threads Part 8

[daleron]

morning,dale and aggies

Hoping Ma cat is ok.

Good morning Fran

Me too!

 

[tiburonfirst]

morning

no sign

 

[FranC]

Wildlife sighting this morning is a pretty deer.

 

[FranC]

morning

no sign

I'm sorry,tib. Still hoping..............

 

[Flowersoul]

Good morning Aggie & Dale

 

[Flowersoul]

Good morning Fran & Tibs!

So sorry, but don't give up hope yet....

 

[daleron]

Good morning Tibs and Gracie


Oh Tibs, I'm so sorry ... hopefully she'll still turn up!

 

[FranC]

Good morning,Gracie

 

[Katmar]

Good morning Aggies, Dale, Frannie, Tibs and Gracie

Hoping your Mausi (sp?) shows up very soon, Tibs.

 

[FranC]

Good morning,Kat

 

[daleron]

Good morning Kat

 

[tiburonfirst]

morning, kat and gracie!

 

[AttyPops]

Grumph.

Morning.

 

[Katmar]

Grumph.

Morning.

Mornin' Atty . Think it's time for a nap!

 

[MadOzodi]

G'mornin, snails...

tibs...

Sound bad-a.

But if you're worried, you know you can get two new wheels (just opt for the bigger ones if you're worried about traction, the smaller if economy). Or use the smaller set for summer driving economy, larger for winter tires...is that what you're thinking? I'd go that way if it was me...summer smaller, winter bigger, and keep them the same. I'm not racing or anything and then the spare fits. I'd guess you need to swap spares when you change over for the season. Right?

But having staggered is popular I guess. Considered an optimization/tweak. Eh?

I'm thoroughly enjoying the new-car induced smile that's been on my face. Motorcyle...what's that?!?!

Actually, I've read a narrower/smaller wheel-tire combo is preferable as it's better at cutting through the snow. At least, that's what I've done in the past so all 4 tire treads and compounds match (important for when you brake).

So, my car doesn't come with a spare tire; they came from the factory with run-flats...which I abhor. Since my insurance premium has gone up (no surprise, there) I'm gonna look at switching and/or splitting off auto from home.

 

[tiburonfirst]

morning, atty and mad!

 

[AttyPops]

Actually, I've read a narrower/smaller wheel-tire combo is preferable as it's better at cutting through the snow.

I'd guess it depends on the conditions. In general, the more surface area you have, the better traction unless you're driving through a field of snow. You guys down there mostly get a little snow and/or ice. So I'd be careful of what you pick...

I'm sure there's a lot of factors.

Link?

 

[MadOzodi]

WINTER / SNOW TIRE TECH

Looks like it depends on the conditions...it was good to revisit that. For me, the ability to swap wheels front<->back is more important to prolong tread life of the snow tires; I don't think an inch wider (that's being generous, imo) aggregate contact patch would make much of a difference as far as traction is concerned.

 

[AttyPops]

Yeah, they say narrower for DEEP snow. You don't get much deep snow down there, do you? That why I was confused. Besides, for ICE that's not the right mix.

IDK. Even around here in MI, the roads are mostly plowed, so I go with wide for traction over narrow for deep snow penetration. To each their own though.

I get that you want to be able to swap em around.

 

[MadOzodi]

The other factor is that I kept the snow tires that I used on the old car and they fit either wheel size on the new car.