Summer Tires.

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Mike Morgan - 01 Jan 2008 20:47 GMT

Is it okay to drive summer tires in winter when there is no ice or snow, or
is there something about the composition of summer tires that makes them
less effective in cold weather? Mine are Vredestein 235-35-19 and
270-30-19, at 37 and 43 lbs.

Mike

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Floyd Rogers - 02 Jan 2008 02:42 GMT

> Is it okay to drive summer tires in winter when there is no ice or snow,
> or is there something about the composition of summer tires that makes
> them less effective in cold weather? Mine are Vredestein 235-35-19 and
> 270-30-19, at 37 and 43 lbs.

When temperatures are below around 40-45 F, you will lose 25% or
more of the traction.

FloydR

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