Re: Snows

[Andrew Duane USG/PE <duane@zk3.dec.com>]

Hairy green toads from Mars made Mark Hilbush say:

> Well, for some of us it's time to start thinking about new tires for
> the winter.  First, even though they say "all-season" and are great on
> dry and wet pavement, I'm assuming my 205/50/15 Dunlop D60s won't quite
> cut it.  Besides, I want to protect my wheels from the harsh winter.

Well, your wheels may present a valid argument, but I don't really
see any reason to buy snows on a quattro (warning: heresy alert!)

I live in hill country in NH, and am an avid skier with my family.
My 100Q gets through the snow magnificently with all-seasons on it.
In fact, last year, it got through fine with almost bald Comp T/As
in the back.  Last year, we had about 175" of snow, and I drove
through most of it in the mountains.

I'm looking forward to this winter with my D60A2s.

I know a lot of people who claim that snows will radically improve
your snow capability, but I don't think Baltimore gets nearly enough
snow to worry about it.


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