In this episode, producer Phil Tower, along with hosts Al Schwinkendorf and John Puhek, discuss the pros and cons of snow tires and the best tips for safe winter driving overall. The decades-old wisdom that snow tires were essential in West Michigan is really not true and in this episode, Al and John talk about why snow tires are not as necessary as they used to be commonly used years ago and why snow tire owners should make one significant investment before they purchase any set of snow tires.
And while we're at it let's get rid of the term "snow tires." Any tire dealer today will tell you the correct term for these types of tires is "winter tires." Those who insist on them and there are quite a few, argue they work better in Michigan winters when our roads are blanketed with typically oft and slushy snow. Still, according to to Al and John, most drivers don't need them.
More on winter tires:
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/local/2022/06/03/should-you-be-changing-your-tires-we-put-seasonal-tires-through-the-local-4-trust-index/
And, what are the best values in winter/snow tires:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/g35005560/top-cheap-snow-tires/
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