SallyCat
Ski Diva Extraordinaire
I have a 2009 FWD VW Sportwagen and am trying to figure out the best way to get through at least one Vermont winter with it until I can afford an AWD vehicle. I have excellent snow tires, but beyond a certain pitch angle, I still spin out on snow-covered hills.
I live on a hill.
A neighbor here suggested studded tires, which are legal here and in neighboring states and, I gather, reasonably common.
Can anyone with experience driving with studs tell me what you think? I have heard that they work well in snow and ice, but that you sacrifice traction in other conditions, such as wet roads. Given the nature of New England winters (i.e., a little bit of everything from October to May) I worry that going from regular snow tires to studs might be a lateral move.
Any feedback would be great. Thanks as always, Divas!
I live on a hill.
A neighbor here suggested studded tires, which are legal here and in neighboring states and, I gather, reasonably common.
Can anyone with experience driving with studs tell me what you think? I have heard that they work well in snow and ice, but that you sacrifice traction in other conditions, such as wet roads. Given the nature of New England winters (i.e., a little bit of everything from October to May) I worry that going from regular snow tires to studs might be a lateral move.
Any feedback would be great. Thanks as always, Divas!