• nefrina@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      baffling to me how the mere suggestion of climate appropriate tires enrages most drivers, it’s like you’re attacking their ability to drive or something. like dude i get it, you don’t need winter tires, but the endless entertainment they offer while you walk away from all-season-heroes on traction limited surfaces going up a hill, or being able to brake in time for an emergency, or drive a faster & more appropriate speed while the masses have their hazards on going 5mph white-knuckling their way through, TOO FUN!

      honestly i’m glad many don’t bother, makes having a properly equipped vehicle all the more fun. i think many don’t bother because so many npc vehicles have awd/4wd these days. too bad braking is all in the tire…

      • ThePandaKingdom@alien.topB
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        1 year ago

        I had winter tires on my 98 eclipse convertible. It was hilarious when like 3 years ago we goat a boatload of snow and our big gravel work parking lot wasn’t plowed. That little thing just crawled through like a foot of snow, while all the bros in their Jeep and trucks with all seasons were struggling to get out of their parking spots.

        I will say it was not ideal having a convertible as a winter beater though…

        • kirfkin@alien.topB
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          1 year ago

          Winter tires are typically better below about 45F/7C, regardless of conditions and certainly not just snow. Summer tires are superior in warmer temperatures, naturally. Breaking performance and handling are improved, both related to safety and not just “enthusiast performance.”

          It’s been suggested to me that it’s a “wash” in cost to slightly cheaper to run both winter and summer tires at appropriate times in the years for climates that have the temperature variability; particularly if you manage to get a set of tires already mounted on compatible wheels on like Craigslist or something.

          I’ll take the improved safety and performance any time.

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          1 year ago

          doesn’t need to snow a lot to justify running winter tires if temps are at or below freezing for months. all-season & summer tire rubber is too stiff in the cold. but sure, if you live in a warmer climate i wouldn’t run them either.

  • HilariousMax@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    Still not better than the billboard I saw when I left LA in 1996.

    Plastic surgeon advertising with the slogan “We make mountains out of molehills”

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      1 year ago

      yeah exactly, why is nobody addressing this, um question? like it’s a funny idea but really poor execution

  • Weary_Cartographer_7@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    When I was in high school 90s. They used to put a car wreck from drunk driving in front of the school. Made you think twice that’s for sure

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    1 year ago

    You posted it on Reddit, 23 people have commented, and it has 272 upvotes.

    I’d say it’s working as intended.