Is it too early to ask when you are gonna take off the winter boots?
03-19-2008, 04:52 PM
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Is it too early to ask when you are gonna take off the winter boots?
Wondering when people were thinking of removing the winter boots and putting the summer tires back on? I know it is still early and we can get a few more storms in southern ontario but I am itching to put her into some corners with the summers on.
03-19-2008, 05:24 PM
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03-19-2008, 08:17 PM
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Well mine is stored for winter, but I am not taking it out until 1) the snow is gone and 2) at least 1 good rain after that to clean off the salt.
03-19-2008, 09:16 PM
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Im itching to put them on, I usually had them on by March 13th, but its just too cold still. Im thinking maybe this weekend.
03-19-2008, 09:32 PM
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Well, no...I was being facetious. My guess would be the second or third week of April, but a freak snowfall into May wouldn't surprise me entirely. Remember that winter tires are more than just about the tread pattern and dealing with snow, sleet, or ice. The compound of the rubber is designed to provide better traction at anything below +7 C, which is the tipping point between a dedicated winter tire and an all-season or summer tire as far as tire stiffness goes. Until the temperature gets above that and pretty much stays there, you're giving up that advantage that a winter tire would still provide you.
03-19-2008, 09:34 PM
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There is always 1 or 2 suprise snow storms in March. Last year we had one in April.
Winter tires wont wear prematurely if temps stay below 8c IMO.
I usually wait until its consitently over 8c or early april.
Winter tires wont wear prematurely if temps stay below 8c IMO.
I usually wait until its consitently over 8c or early april.
03-19-2008, 10:08 PM
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April 5-6th so the snow boots will be gone by the end of the month
03-20-2008, 02:33 PM
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http://www.theweathernetwork.com/wea...yewxlt#ltermfx
*sigh* I really hope you guys stick with your winter boots atleast till end of April!
*sigh* I really hope you guys stick with your winter boots atleast till end of April!
03-25-2008, 09:24 AM
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I'm taking mine off in a week or so. My lease is up in a couple of months and I have to put some new tires on the 8. I might as well get some use out of them before I send the car back.
