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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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I just bought my first vette, a 97, and I live in New Jersey which gets its fair share of snowy weather and I will be using this as a daily driver. I wanted some tips on tires from other drivers who drive in all weather conditions
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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Just north of you, I run Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, they come in run flat and non run flat.
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Thanks a lot. I am only 21 and my family is giving me hell for getting this car and not having all seasons or winters yet.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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With the traction control working, driving through snow is not a real problem, unless the snow gets deep enough to turn your front end into a snow plough. I've driven my 2001 daily driver in snow a couple of times with no real problems. I agree about the Michelins.
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:15 PM
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I went trough same when I got mine ...u be aight...just drive it with a brain , these cars not made for people who can't drive .
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Old Nov 12, 2013 | 05:20 PM
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Check out Continental DWS Extreme Contact tires on Tire Rack. Very quiet, and are rated for 55,000 miles. I have them on my Honda Accord sport coupe. Living in Syracuse NY we know what snow is. I believe there are a number of forum members that have the DWS or DW.
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Originally Posted by Sonny71
Just north of you, I run Michelin Pilot Sport A/S, they come in run flat and non run flat.
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