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Old Mar 7, 2010 | 4:28 pm
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Originally Posted by Kathrin
Winter tires are essential. After seeing 40 winters in Germany, I think driving with summer tires in winter is simply thoughtless, foolish and dangerous.
I think you phrased it rather well. ^

Winter tires are not just for snow but for cold weather as well as summer tires lose adhesion starting at 7°.

An article I wrote recently, Winter Tire Test and Tips, may shed additional light on this theme.
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