snow tires and lightweight cars?
I have a 98 honda civic with all season tires and live in Oswego,NY where there is a ton of lake effect. I’ve mentioned wanting to get snow tires to 2 people who used to work with mechanics and they told me not to waste my money. Apparently snow tires do not make much of a difference on lightweight cars like mine. I tend to have a lot more wheel spin starting from a stop than other cars (when the roads have a bit of snow buildup) and have to go 10 miles under when most people speed like its nothing. Of course almost everyone has an SUV here. Its an automatic which I’ve been told is worse in snow than a standard as well. So my question is- has anyone heard about that or had any experiences? I really don’t want to get snow tires if it won’t make enough difference to make it worth it. A: Winter tires are not like All-Season tires and have special rubber compounds designed to improve traction, handling and braking in all cold weather conditions, not just ice and snow. Winter Tires are desi
