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But I'm running 185/65SR15 studded Pirelli Carving, still looking new but 5
years old. http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Pirelli&tireModel=Winter+C
arving> &tireModel=Winter+Carving

 

I have  also a set of Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 non-studded, 205/60HR15, also
not worn at all,  but 4 years old.
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin
<http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Michelin&tireModel=Pilot%2
0Alpin%20PA2> &tireModel=Pilot%20Alpin%20PA2

 

 

What would it be the best setup (pressure and tire type) for :

 

1 - Deep snow over packed ice, just below freezing point temps ?

 

2- Bare ice, no snow after the very first laps, and -20 Celsius  (-4 F) ?

 

I have absolutely no clue if I must raise pressure or keep it low, and if a
rough but studded tire like the Carving is better on ice than a
sophisticated unstudded tire like the Michelin.

 

Louis-Alain

In Montreal, where there was no real snowfall since end of December. Hey
Washington and New York, I want my snow back !