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Originally Posted by GMo
Why on earth do you need a dedicated winter tire on this vehicle. I also live in the Front Range and commute to Vail for work 5 times a month. I had 0 issues in deep snow with BFG AT's last year. In fact, the truck was unstoppable with them. That includes deep slushy highway, packed snow, deep fresh snow on dirt roads.
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Saying the truck was 'unstoppable' with the BFG's is not exactly an endorsement for winter tires.... just saying ...
As for why a dedicated winter tire is necessary, it comes down to numbers... one of them being $ and the rest being other statistics. Everyone has a different point at which the improved performance of one tire makes it worth having...
... for example, the province of Quebec, Canada, has required that all vehicles have dedicated winter tires (in winter), because the statistics are such that, just like seat-belts, they apparently save lives. But still, some people refuse to wear seat belts, and I get the impression that there are people who feel similarly about winter tires. My opinion is that I will use any device I can to give me the most advantage when winter driving, including winter tires, etc.
mib
