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Without going too OT, what is the advantage of winter tyres vs summer ones ?
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Grip on snow / ice is
way better with winter tire. See:
Living in Quebec, Canada, I can tell you I won't ever ride a car in winter without winter tires (plus, it's illegal
). It already saved my life more than once, and saved many lives around me too (read: anyone driving a car living here.)
The oil VW recommend (5w30 synthetic) for my car fits for summer and winter; but I still change oil before and after winter. I'd rather not have to do it by -25*C
Temps around here vary from +30*C to -30*C, and first snow was two days ago
Oh, and I almost forgot. They (the tires makers ?) recommend we switch tires when the average temperature goes below 7*C. Higher temp will ''melt'' winter rubber too fast, and a lower temperature will make the summer rubber too hard to have good grip (assuming no snow/ice).
Otherwise, nice find on the light wheels ! Wish I could get some lighter wheels for my jetta...