Re: Colder Weather and Snow Tires
I really do appreciate all the cautions on mixing the studded snows on front with regular tires on rear. I do have some limited experience with this. A Subaru Loyale Wagon about 15 yrs. ago. I just used the FWD not the 4WD and had the studded snows on the front. If I am on ice I will probably go no faster than 40 miles per hour and on curves even slower. I believe that driving style during varying conditions will even out the less than perfect tire traction. I will post here if I see any problems with the handling on snow or ice. I also feel that the tire dealers and auto dealers "oversell" the need for 4 snow tires. Most of it is in how carefully you drive. The first day I drove a 4WD Subaru back in 1976 - I saw a Ford Bronco 4WD on a flatbed with the top crushed in. I have lost control in 4WD - it's very possible and can be worst than just FWD. Soo... it'll be my little experiment and I'll let you all know.
Regards,
  Don
Best tank 67.5 mpg (555.5 mi.)
Best trip 91.5 mpg (42.2 mi.)
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