Iknownothing
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In the past, I've been given advice that narrower tires give better traction due to a smaller surface contact area, but I've gone stock size the past 10 years. Dedicated snow tires now are pretty good and here in Colorado most of the winter is actually on dry pavement. So, the stock width should work well.
You are right about supply issues. I ended up going with the Vredesteins. I've had Blizzaks (great), Michelin Artic Alpins (fun, but ok in snow) and Pirellis (terrifying in snow). The should be available towards the end of the month. The supply chain issues seem to be getting worse, so I jumped rather than trying to make a winter on the GT PE summer tires. Been there and done that a long time ago. Not doing it again.
What made you choose the Vredesteins over the blizzaks? Also, where did you get your tires? I might mimic you and we will have twin cars (mine is a few weeks behind yours). This will my first Colorado winter in a long while and never with winter tires so Iāve very much appreciated reading your opinions here.In the past, I've been given advice that narrower tires give better traction due to a smaller surface contact area, but I've gone stock size the past 10 years. Dedicated snow tires now are pretty good and here in Colorado most of the winter is actually on dry pavement. So, the stock width should work well.
You are right about supply issues. I ended up going with the Vredesteins. I've had Blizzaks (great), Michelin Artic Alpins (fun, but ok in snow) and Pirellis (terrifying in snow). The should be available towards the end of the month. The supply chain issues seem to be getting worse, so I jumped rather than trying to make a winter on the GT PE summer tires. Been there and done that a long time ago. Not doing it again.
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