When to Switch to Winter Tires

We know a solid percentage of the B&B reside in an area devoid of snow and ice, a realization which reliably causes this author to search for real estate in the American southwest or at least in the good parts of Texas. You lot can either click away to another news item or stick around and learn something. Everyone else should continue reading to ensure they’re choosing the correct time to toss some winter rubber underneath their rides when Old Man Winter comes knocking in the snow belt.

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  • Lou_BC In most provinces in Canada you need a M&S or Alpine/snowflake winter rating to be "legal" on highways. In BC it's October 1 to April 30. It just means that if you are in an accident, insurance might not cover your vehicle and you'll be hit with fines. One can get fines or made to park vehicle if pulled over for a traffic violation or vehicle check. If you have tire chains then you'll get told to put them on.
  • Lou_BC Most side by sides I see are for fun. There are performance units roaming the backcountry. I see more sport/utility models in use. They can move at a good clip but can still carry fishing gear or a moose quarter during hunting season.
  • Wjtinfwb Too bad. A base RAM Classic with a Hemi and 3.92 Axle was about the cheapest burnout machine you could buy today. RAM has just totally abdicated that market to Ford, who will still build a short-box, regular cab 5.0 truck for your adolescent enjoyment.
  • Jeff Corey great series thank you for all the effort you put into these series.
  • Wjtinfwb What would be more jaw-dropping; It's 1963 and you pull up to the country club valet with a new 2025 CT5 or it's 2024 and you pull up to the country club in this '63 Eldorado? I'll take the '63 every day!