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Old 01-24-2005, 03:01 PM   #1
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winter tires is the only way...I don't put on mine, but last Tuesday I got caught because it started to snow during the day. Wide low profile summer tires are not good on snow, and that applies to any car....
I have not found the Boxster worse than other cars with summer tires on snow...I am sure you can go a way with the winter tires on, but I personally prefer to use another car...just for a few days on the year...
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Old 01-24-2005, 04:17 PM   #2
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Just purchase snowtires... it's a night and day difference. Summer tires are downright dangerous in the snow IMO.
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Old 01-24-2005, 04:36 PM   #3
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4 quality snows, ie Artic Alpins or Blizzaks. Having said that, taller snow will be a no go due to low height of the car. Many in the NE have beaters to drive during this nastiness you are having.

Or, move to SOCAL and forget the issue!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 01-25-2005, 07:32 AM   #4
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I just noticed in the Techequipment catalog that they make snow chains for 16 and 17" wheels. I might have to invest in these. anyone ever driven with chains on a car at all? How do they work on turns?
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