Winter Tires
 

Hey everyone

Any advice for where to go for winter tires (even spelt it Canadian like:-))

Got a jeep grand Cherokee ... Any recommendations or advice on types, brands etc too is welcomed :-)

Thank
Wayne

Re: Winter Tires
 

Oh, dear. Does your terribly classy Jeep Grand Cherokee have a block heater?

Re: Winter Tires
 

never used winter tires in over 30 years - I stick with all season tires

To answer your question - read the following link for some ideas

http://www.wheels.ca/guides/the-best...s-for-2012-13/

Re: Winter Tires
 

I bet you don't have a block heater either. And you think you're assimilated. Really!

Re: Winter Tires
 

"block heater" - now that's something I haven't heard in a long time & BTW, I haven't had the need of one of those either in 30 years:thumbsup:

Re: Winter Tires
 

Check your profile. :)

Re: Winter Tires
 

I never used snow tires, between the cost and nowhere to store tires, and well never had issues with all seasons, but then again it doesn't snow much around these parts.

Re: Winter Tires
 

Whatever tires Costco stock are probably all fine. If you're going to get them don't wait until the day before the snow arrives.

Are you getting a set of steel wheels for the winter tires?

Re: Winter Tires
 

I am not in Canada, but I lived in northern Maine for 5 yrs. I had all season tires on my Jeep GC, and never had an issue.

Re: Winter Tires
 

If you plan on trips to the mountains snow tires are a good idea. We have all terrain with a snow rating, leave them on year round. Some of the mountain roads around here, snow tires or chains are mandatory.

Re: Winter Tires
 

Unless you live in a city then you need them

Get Michelin X ice, wherever they are cheapest.

Re: Winter Tires
 

Why? What makes them better than Pirellis, Bridgestones, Dunlops etc?

Re: Winter Tires
 

What he said. If finances permit, I would also get a set of steel wheels to keep the tires on. It makes changing them yourself viable.

Re: Winter Tires
 

Every car in Saskatchewan has one - the term is also commonly used in reference to a hat for a German.

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http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=12091290&group=1.01

If you've got the money, Nokian Hakkapeliitta's are the best winter tyres....but you don't really need them unless you're off the beaten track, just sand bag the jeep.