Ownership Verified: Jasonof2000's brand new 2013 Focus ST3

[Bretton Woods]

Canadians say hello.

What is this "snow" you people keep referring to? And why do you paint your roads white every winter?

*Australia*

 

[Redliner]

What is this "snow" you people keep referring to? And why do you paint your roads white every winter?

*Australia*

 

[Bretton Woods]

Snip.

I raise; your call.

 

[Redliner]

:lol:


Because Australia!

 

[JimCorrigan]

What is this "snow" you people keep referring to? And why do you paint your roads white every winter?

*Australia*

Sssshhhh. Adults having a grown up conversation here. Go back to the bar, Aussie

 

[mitchell.scott]

I highly recommend snow tires for anyone with regular snow. Plus the Focus is a lot of fun in snow with good tires! I put Volvo wheels and snow tires on mine. And yes, even if you only have bitter cold and little snow, snow tires have a lot more grip below 40 degrees compared to all-seasons.

 

[Viper007Bond]

Those saying that winter tires are best are correct. Even if you don't get snow, they are better in the cold due to the rubber compound.

Skip to the 3 minute mark if you want to see no-snow comparisons.

I personally don't run winter tires but that's only because I don't have a commute and drive less than 10 miles a week.

 

[mitchell.scott]

I personally don't run winter tires but that's only because I don't have a commute and drive less than 10 miles a week.

You'd need them this evening in Portland

 

[Viper007Bond]

You'd need them this evening in Portland

I'm snowed in through the weekend. There's a good 3 inches out there -- I'd never make it up the hill out of my parking lot. :?

 

[narf]

I personally don't run winter tires but that's only because I don't have a commute and drive less than 10 miles a week.

Despite winter tyres being mandatory in winter weather, a few neighbours of mine still run summer tyres all year long. However, when there's snow they don't drive... with recent long winters, a car or two wasn't moved in a month due to snow.

I agree with the non-snow points though, while the difference is smaller it's a great value for money way of making your car perform better.

 

[jasonof2000]

I highly recommend snow tires for anyone with regular snow. Plus the Focus is a lot of fun in snow with good tires! I put Volvo wheels and snow tires on mine. And yes, even if you only have bitter cold and little snow, snow tires have a lot more grip below 40 degrees compared to all-seasons.

I. Do. Not. Get. Regular. Snow.

 

[mitchell.scott]

I. Do. Not. Get. Regular. Snow.

I know, I wasn't quoting you. Just the people who were talking about snow tires vs. all seasons.