snow tires - no alfa content

["Greg Stewart" <gt_veloce@domain.elided>]

I've read that the Blizzaks work really well in snow and ice but they have 
one characteristic that turns me off.  My understanding is that they have an 
oddball construction.  That is, only the top half of the tread depth has the 
"winter" pattern.  Once the tires are 50% worn, you're left with what are 
essentially some marginal quality all-seasons.  Just doesn't seem very cost 
effective to me.

FWIW, my experience has also been that going to a narrower/taller tire works 
well for winter use.  The OEM setup on my Acura is 195/55-15 Michelins on 
15x6 alloy wheels.  I bought a set of used 14x5.5 steel rims and slapped 
185/65-14 winter rubber on them.  Not significantly different in width or 
profile, but enough to make a big difference in winter traction.

Cheers,
Greg Stewart
Ottawa, Canada
74 GTV

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