quattro Digest, Vol 25, Issue 5

[SuffolkD@aol.com]

I can see leased ortraded in cars not having the snows go with them, either 
for keeps or future resale.

Here's my input:

General Snows worn down a little bit will work for most drivers.

I want and need the tallest tread depth available to me for "bite" and 
resistance to hydroplaning.  I'll go about two seasons topps depending on the amount 
of use they get.

Here's what I won't buy:
MultiQ, Blizzacks, or special porous compunds that wick away water as part of 
their function.

The water wicking compound layer, as explained to me, is not the entire 
thickness of the total tread depth.  Hence this benefit is worn away in the first 
few thousand miles of the tire life.  New?  okay, used no...................

So while these type of tires have a winter benefit to drivers, they are not 
tires I'd buy used...........
So multiple tread blocks and sipes for bite are what I look for.
-Scott by BOSTON

> 
> Subject: Re: Winter Tires needed in Montreal
> "I third that opinion. Seems like most used winter tires are advertised as
> "used 1 winter only", which in many cases is less than truthful.Never mind
> why would anyone sell them if they're so little used."
>