Cars Vs. Roads: Brought to you by MAC

These questions face lots of people each fall:

• Which tire should I choose for winter?
• Can I go with the least expensive winter tire?
• Do I need a performance winter?
• Should I go with studs or not?

First, let's agree that the best Studless Ice and Snow tire outperforms studded tires on sheer ice. Read these test results: Studless vs. Studded

Next, le'ts talk about a little tire logic: Always prepare for the worst. That is the best policy you can have -- look at your worst consistent driving conditions. 

1. Do you see ice storms occasionally?
2. Do you encounter roads before they are plowed?
3. Is your drive or cul-de-sac rarely plowed or on a steep grade?
4. Are there bridges or dangerous intersections on your daily route?

If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, the most extreme winter tire may be necessary for your daily driving needs. The true Studless Ice and Snow tires take today's technology and help give you the best chance to make it to work or home safely. 

Consider these winter / snow tires for your vehicle:

Bridgestone Blizzak WS70 -- Best-in-class SNOW traction
Continental ExtremeWinterContact -- Current ICE champ in our tire test
Michelin X-Ice Xi2 -- Best-in-class road manners, second place on ice
Dunlop Graspic DS-3 -- Budget solution in the ICE category