... for saving me from the shake and roar of my winter set! As much as I recognize the need for dedicated snow tires (especially here in MN), they sure do get annoying in the crossover season of Feb/Mar when the roads are fairly dry. I've delayed swapping the summer set on the Impala the last few weeks, just in case we get a last minute storm, however today I bit the bullet and threw them on. I went from 215/55R17 Firestone Winterforce's on steel wheels to 225/60R16 Starfire Solarus A/S on the stock 16" alloys. To clarify: the winter tires are at least 5 years old, and ever so slightly feathered but still showing 7/32 tread. I mounted them on aftermarket steelies which do the car no favors in terms of ride and handling, as they're very heavy. The Starfire's are almost new, I installed them last spring on the OEM wheels.
I'm sure I've become accustomed to the noise over the winter months, but it really is amazing how much quieter the A/S tires are. What a relief! That, and the loss of un-sprung weight due to the lighter tires and alloy's really make the car ride and handle better. Well, as good as OE 187k mile struts can, that is.
As this thread is a bit one sided and dull, I'd like to take the opportunity to extend best wishes and gratitude to everyone out there, throughout this forum and elsewhere. For those considered "essential", as I am, thank you for your dedication to go out every day and provide the service you specialize in. To those deemed "non-essential", forced to stay home without knowing how to pull through, you are sorely missed and not forgotten.
Best to all!
I'm sure I've become accustomed to the noise over the winter months, but it really is amazing how much quieter the A/S tires are. What a relief! That, and the loss of un-sprung weight due to the lighter tires and alloy's really make the car ride and handle better. Well, as good as OE 187k mile struts can, that is.
As this thread is a bit one sided and dull, I'd like to take the opportunity to extend best wishes and gratitude to everyone out there, throughout this forum and elsewhere. For those considered "essential", as I am, thank you for your dedication to go out every day and provide the service you specialize in. To those deemed "non-essential", forced to stay home without knowing how to pull through, you are sorely missed and not forgotten.
Best to all!