STi pulls stuck semi out of snow

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12-25-2009, 12:35 PM

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soggynoodles

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can anyone answer this question : If i were to drive my STi in snow would it be okay to drive with normal tires or would I need to get snow tires?

define normal tires?

RE070's I would say no (well you could I know people who have) But it makes it a fun drive.
I would say anything except a extreme summer tire(see racing tire) is fine in the snow.

12-25-2009, 03:30 PM

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Right now I have Riken Raptor 225/45ZR17/91W tires. I found out I may be getting stationed in Washington really soon. I think I should be okay but thinking I should get studded tires just in case

12-27-2009, 12:00 AM

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Wow, that's what I call mad tork!!

12-28-2009, 09:46 AM

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can anyone answer this question : If i were to drive my STi in snow would it be okay to drive with normal tires or would I need to get snow tires?

I always say this: You can. Just like you can have sex with a hooker without a condom, you can drive in the snow without snow tires. It might work out for ya.

I think snow tires will at least double your going / stopping rates. And it's not even about snow traction either - summer tires are not meant to perform well on really cold pavement like snow or winter tires are.