Would like to pick some brains with real life experience. Vehicle is a 2018 Subaru Forester AWD.
Driven 22 miles each way to work and back Mon_Fri. Read last year the factory tires suck
in winter. Decided to try them and buy new winter rated tires if needed. Had more snow in Iowa
last year than normal and got around fine. However the prediction for this year is worse.
I realize dedicated winter rated tires are best. Drove a 2 WD pickup before. Studded tires and
weight in the back were pretty much required. This Subaru is much better than that with factory tires.
I understand studded tires would be best on ice and not help in snow. Trying to decide which way to go.
Not looking forward to noise from studded tires, but I'm 63 yrs old with bad knees and need to make the
trip safely.
Looking at Bridgestone Blizzak, Michelin X-ice 3, Nokian, etc. Trying to decide between going bald or
studded. Any advise would be much appreciated!
Driven 22 miles each way to work and back Mon_Fri. Read last year the factory tires suck
in winter. Decided to try them and buy new winter rated tires if needed. Had more snow in Iowa
last year than normal and got around fine. However the prediction for this year is worse.
I realize dedicated winter rated tires are best. Drove a 2 WD pickup before. Studded tires and
weight in the back were pretty much required. This Subaru is much better than that with factory tires.
I understand studded tires would be best on ice and not help in snow. Trying to decide which way to go.
Not looking forward to noise from studded tires, but I'm 63 yrs old with bad knees and need to make the
trip safely.
Looking at Bridgestone Blizzak, Michelin X-ice 3, Nokian, etc. Trying to decide between going bald or
studded. Any advise would be much appreciated!