What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track
tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of the
public’s perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way
to listen to the Bee Gees. Twenty years ago, winter tires
differed from highway tires only in their tread design. We
called them snow tires back then and they had big, knobby lugs
that were designed to give good traction in deep snow. They had
the same rubber compound as regular tires and they weren’t very
good on ice, packed snow or wet roads. They were not even very
good on dry roads. They really helped in deep or loose snow, but
they did a poor job the rest of the time. They were loud and
rode hard. You couldn’t wait to get them off in the spring. Then
all-season tires started to come along. All-season tires are
really a compromise between summer and winter performance. They
have acceptable hot weather ride and tread life, and you can get
through mild winter road conditions OK. But there are some
really good reasons to consi