I think I made the right decision by ordering the...........
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I think I made the right decision by ordering the...........
General Exclaim UHP's, 225/45-17's.
I just got back from Bend, OR and I asked a Bend resident how much it snows and she told me very little, and the snow only lasts 1-2 days.
So, it looks like I will not have to buy snows. I will run the Exclaim's all winter long.
I will keep you posted once I move to Bend.
I just got back from Bend, OR and I asked a Bend resident how much it snows and she told me very little, and the snow only lasts 1-2 days.
So, it looks like I will not have to buy snows. I will run the Exclaim's all winter long.
I will keep you posted once I move to Bend.
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Keep us posted on how they handle in snow...
I've got them on my car as dedicated summer tires (i.e., I've got dedicated snows), but would love to know how much I have to worry about "getting caught" by an early snow fall.
Good luck!
Good luck!
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I also live in Bend...
and have for many years. I replied to your message below, so you might want to review my comments, but in short, if you are just planning to go from home to work and nowhere else and are going to drive only on major roads, then you can get by on all seasons. But if you plan on going skiing (and isn't that why you really want to move here?) then you will be well advised to get real snow tires. If not, then TRAC towing does a nice job and they have a ramp truck. ;^)
Sorry, I don't mean to be a pr1ck, but it's a more comfortable ride on snows when it is snowy. We probably get 75% of our annual precip during the winter months, and its also about 75% in the form of snow. Typically, the snow melts across the road lane and then freezes, leaving a nice spot of black ice. Add to that the Cali who just moved up from LA and is blasting through like it was July and you can see the problem.
For my info, what kind of tire are you running now and how much treadlife do they have left? You may be money ahead by keeping the summer tires and going with snows.
Steve
Sorry, I don't mean to be a pr1ck, but it's a more comfortable ride on snows when it is snowy. We probably get 75% of our annual precip during the winter months, and its also about 75% in the form of snow. Typically, the snow melts across the road lane and then freezes, leaving a nice spot of black ice. Add to that the Cali who just moved up from LA and is blasting through like it was July and you can see the problem.
For my info, what kind of tire are you running now and how much treadlife do they have left? You may be money ahead by keeping the summer tires and going with snows.
Steve
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Given Steve Mac's comments...
I need to repear my earlier caution. The Exclaim UHPs are NOT all season tires. They will be OK if you're caught by a bit of snow and are driving a Quattro, but should not be considered the equivalent of a decent set of all seasons.
That said, if you're in snow country, there's really only one way to go: dedicated snows.
That said, if you're in snow country, there's really only one way to go: dedicated snows.
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