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Originally Posted by Bigiggs
Given the warmer temperatures and the lack of snow (once or twice a year) we have been experiencing here in the DC metro area, it is hard to justify buying snow tires. I know that the Bridgestones that my car is equipped with offers less grip in the colder months, however this is not enough to propel me to spend $800 (rims and tires). Instead I have been driving a little slower and in the event of snowfall I plan on working from home (as may be the case later tonight). Honestly, for me it is peace of mind knowing that temporary solutions exist.
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After no snow here last year and almost none so far this year, I'm starting to think all-seasons would be better here than the performance snow tires I've been using. But I would not use summer tires below 40 degrees, and I don't want to use all-seasons in summer.
Anyway, the cost of the snow tires doesn't count, because you're putting that much less wear on your summer tires. So you just need some wheels.