Tacy wrote:

> Sean D wrote:
>
>> Well winter tires are much softer than normal all-seasons so they
>> don't last
>> as long. I had a set of Michelin Artic Alpins that lasted 3 winters or
>> about 40,000 km, give or take. I assume you when you ask about
>> wheels, you
>> mean rims. This is only a concern if you have alloy rims, since salt
>> with
>> corrode them and they are very expensive. If you're just running the
>> regular steel rims, then you can choose to reuse the same rims and pay to
>> have the tires mounted and balanced at each change (about $10 each) or
>> you
>> could spring to buy 4 new steel rims to make the swap easier and a bit
>> cheaper. Personally, I stick with one set of rims and pay to have the
>> tires
>> mounted and rebalanced. Basically, considering the cost of the steel
>> rims,
>> it would take over 5 years for them to pay for themselves so to me,
>> it's not
>> worth it.
>
>
> Thank you; I apparently did mean rims. I'm not very familiar with
> alloy rims versus steel, but as I understand it steel rims tend to be
> ugly with the hubcaps or wheel covers over them.
>
> How much did your Michelin Arctic Alpines cost? How long does it take
> for the tyres to be swapped from one wheel to another?
>
Hi,
Best is having two sets of rim/tire, one for summer on original
rims(alloy), one for winter one on steel rims. I value safety over
cosmetics. steel rim looks ugly but who cares?
That's what I do with my two kids' cars. I replace them when season
changes myself. I have compressor and air impact tools in my work shop.
Tony

 

Tacy wrote:

> Forest wrote:
>
>> No. just put Bridgestone Blizzaks on all 4 corners, you'll be fine.
>
>
> Are Blizzaks considered the best snow tyre?
>
Hi,
Blizzak wears way too fast. Nokian is probably better than Artic Alpen.
My kids' winter tires are Artic Alpen. What kind of winter driving?
Which region? I am in Alberta.
Tony

 

Tacy wrote:

> Forest wrote:
>
>> No. just put Bridgestone Blizzaks on all 4 corners, you'll be fine.
>
>
> Are Blizzaks considered the best snow tyre?
>
Hi,
Blizzak wears way too fast. Nokian is probably better than Artic Alpen.
My kids' winter tires are Artic Alpen. What kind of winter driving?
Which region? I am in Alberta.
Tony

 

Tacy wrote:

> Forest wrote:
>
>> No. just put Bridgestone Blizzaks on all 4 corners, you'll be fine.
>
>
> Are Blizzaks considered the best snow tyre?
>
Hi,
Blizzak wears way too fast. Nokian is probably better than Artic Alpen.
My kids' winter tires are Artic Alpen. What kind of winter driving?
Which region? I am in Alberta.
Tony

 

Tacy wrote:

> Forest wrote:
>
>> No. just put Bridgestone Blizzaks on all 4 corners, you'll be fine.
>
>
> Are Blizzaks considered the best snow tyre?
>
Hi,
Blizzak wears way too fast. Nokian is probably better than Artic Alpen.
My kids' winter tires are Artic Alpen. What kind of winter driving?
Which region? I am in Alberta.
Tony