> I haven't quite decided whether to get a set of snow tires for the
> Miata and run it through the winter or just store it/buy a junker. My
> Toyo T-1 Hi-performance tires couldn't even handle the mild Maryland
> winter last year - no traction in the snow at all. I wouldn't want to
> see how they grip (Urrr, slip) here.
> St. Paul, MN
Go for it. The handling that you like when racing doesn't leave when you
hit snow, you just have less traction on all wheels just like everyone else.
I have been driving my Fiero in the snow for the past 11 years. Dunlop D40s
lost traction on dry streets when it got cold.
I have driven on several levels of snow tires and all season M+S tires.
They have all worked reasonably as long as you get used to the level of
available traction. I generally have less of a problem getting about than
many of my friends who have small front wheel drive cars.
Bill Fuhrmann
Brooklyn Park, MN
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