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Old Dec 11, 2010 | 01:44 PM
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Default Re: Guide to Winter Driving

Good advice. This is my first winter with my Crossfire and I'm ready to go.

1. "True" All Season tires are available for the Crossfire - although they can be tough to find. I just put a set on my Coupe; Continental Extreme Contact DWS - like 'em so far. I read they do pretty well in light snow. NOTE: You will give up some dry weather/summer performance because of the softer sidewall and rubber compound. Not a problem for me because I don't push my car that hard. It's my year-round daily driver and I needed new rubber for it anyway. In the summer when weather is nice I'm riding on two wheels anyway.

2. A second set of rims with studded snow tires. Yes, it can be expensive but a set will probably last as long as you own your car unless you put a LOT of winter miles on them. I put together a set of 4 after and saved some cash by spending some time on the computer visiting craigslist or you can go to a tire store and get a set of "cheap" alloy rims with winter tires. Yes, its expensive but this is the best route if you prefer summer tires for your non-winter driving or already have a good set of summer tires on the car. A garage, a small floor jack and 1/2 hour is all you need to swap 'em out when it snows.

3. Blizzaks? Others can comment on this one.

4. Agree! Wash that salt off and keep her waxed!
 
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