Do you use winter tires?

kokerj · 08-08-2012, 11:42 PM

After owning a few torsen based AWD cars (Audi Quattro and VW 4-motion) I've concluded that with cars, 4 snow tires makes a bigger improvement in the winter than AWD. My MDX is my first SUVish vehicle. Do you switch to winter tires (if in a snow-prone area) or does the weight of the vehicle with all seasons do the trick?

sand wedge · 08-09-2012, 12:49 AM

Yes, I switch to Scorpion ice and snows. All wheel drive will not help your stopping distance...

phins2rt · 08-09-2012, 09:49 AM

Nope.

skw · 08-09-2012, 10:16 AM

Yes, Bridgestone Blizzaks. Stopping ability as well as the difference in the rubber compound.

JL_SS · 08-09-2012, 10:33 AM

No - AWD plus highly rated all season tires has done exceptionally well.

TheJimbo · 08-12-2012, 06:41 PM

I used to run Blizzaks on my ML350 each winter because the all seasons it came with were literally dangerous in snow. Since I just got my 2012 X in May, I'll try these all season Michellins it came with and see how they handle snow. More than likely I'll get Blizzaks again but I'll see how these are first.

wrestrepo · 08-12-2012, 06:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sand wedge

Yes, I switch to Scorpion ice and snows. All wheel drive will not help your stopping distance...

Not only stopping, but also turning.
We have all seen the mdx in the snow video that Acura produced, that was done with the OEM tires and the car did exceptionally well.
Having said that, it's obvious that dedicated snows will be better than all seasons.

carguy07 · 08-12-2012, 09:28 PM

Yes, Firestone Winterforce tires. Can't imagine a better set up.

SusnaWit · 08-16-2012, 02:45 AM

The front uses struts. Rear shocks. Rear easy to DIY.

racerboy88 · 08-25-2012, 11:19 AM

no need up here

banned · 09-05-2012, 03:53 AM

All season tire is the best tire for your MDX car in winter season,Hot season,at mountain etc but bridge stone tire is the best tire for use i personally used this company tires.

carguy07 · 09-05-2012, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by banned

All season tire is the best tire for your MDX car in winter season,Hot season,at mountain etc but bridge stone tire is the best tire for use i personally used this company tires.

Capitan obvious?

woof · 10-11-2012, 03:15 PM

Winter tires will always be better in temperatures below 7°C (45°F) than summer or all-season tires. It's not just a matter of the treads cutting through the snow, it's the rubber compound and its performance in colder temperatures.

Myself, being up in Canada, although it is not excessively cold in Toronto, I still have dedicated winter tires on winter wheels for all my vehicles. All-wheel drive is good but the critical factor will be driving habits and what connects your car to the road; in other words, the tires.

cl206 · 10-11-2012, 04:03 PM

I don't and I live in the New York. But if you live in a climate that gets a lot of snow maybe you should. Also I am a HS teacher, so you can see why LOL.

kgb · 10-11-2012, 09:49 PM

Use winter tires on all my vehicles. My MDX uses Toyo Observer GO 2, other vehicles Michellin x- ice. Toyo are the best tires do far. Not too crazy about Mich.

08-08-2012, 11:42 PM	#1 (permalink)
kokerj Registered User Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 114	Do you use winter tires? After owning a few torsen based AWD cars (Audi Quattro and VW 4-motion) I've concluded that with cars, 4 snow tires makes a bigger improvement in the winter than AWD. My MDX is my first SUVish vehicle. Do you switch to winter tires (if in a snow-prone area) or does the weight of the vehicle with all seasons do the trick?

08-09-2012, 09:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
phins2rt Super Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 5,535	Nope. __________________ *08 X Sport/Ent -- Sterling Gray/Ebony* *03 X Touring/RES -- Taffeta White/Saddle* 02 Honda S2000 -- Berlina Black/Black 99 Acura RL -- Naples Gold Metallic/Parchment 12 Toyota Avalon Limited

08-09-2012, 10:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
skw Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston area Posts: 241	Yes, Bridgestone Blizzaks. Stopping ability as well as the difference in the rubber compound. __________________ *'12 ML350 BlueTec* Black/black, P2, lane tracking, trailer hitch, wood/leather wheel, Zaino, Amsoil 5w-40 *'11 Honda Accord EX* Basque Red Pearl, Zaino, Amsoil 0w-20, 4cyl, 5spd manual *'08 Toyota Rav4* Black w/ ash int, 4wd, Zaino, Amsoil 0w-20 Retired: '10 MDX Tech, '08 Honda Accord LX, '06 Nissan Xterra S 4wd 6spd manual, '00 Nissan Xterra X 5spd manual, '98 BMW 528i, '95 Mazda Millenia

08-12-2012, 06:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheJimbo Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY Posts: 139	I used to run Blizzaks on my ML350 each winter because the all seasons it came with were literally dangerous in snow. Since I just got my 2012 X in May, I'll try these all season Michellins it came with and see how they handle snow. More than likely I'll get Blizzaks again but I'll see how these are first. __________________ "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." 2012 Acura MDX Tech Bali Blue/Taupe (body side molding, chrome side steps, cargo cover, wood grain shift knob) 2008 Mercedes Benz ML350 (worst vehicle ever owned, traded for MDX) 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230 (awesome car, traded for ML350)

08-12-2012, 09:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
carguy07 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 954	Yes, Firestone Winterforce tires. Can't imagine a better set up. __________________ 2006

08-09-2012, 12:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
sand wedge Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 214	Yes, I switch to Scorpion ice and snows. All wheel drive will not help your stopping distance...

08-09-2012, 10:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
JL_SS Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Ma Posts: 3,903	No - AWD plus highly rated all season tires has done exceptionally well.

08-16-2012, 02:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
SusnaWit Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 6	The front uses struts. Rear shocks. Rear easy to DIY. __________________

08-25-2012, 11:19 AM	#10 (permalink)
racerboy88 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Home of the 2010 Olympics Posts: 77	no need up here

09-05-2012, 03:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
banned Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	All season tire is the best tire for your MDX car in winter season,Hot season,at mountain etc but bridge stone tire is the best tire for use i personally used this company tires. __________________ nissan lift kits

10-11-2012, 03:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
woof Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 68	Winter tires will always be better in temperatures below 7°C (45°F) than summer or all-season tires. It's not just a matter of the treads cutting through the snow, it's the rubber compound and its performance in colder temperatures. Myself, being up in Canada, although it is not excessively cold in Toronto, I still have dedicated winter tires on winter wheels for all my vehicles. All-wheel drive is good but the critical factor will be driving habits and what connects your car to the road; in other words, the tires. __________________ 2002 Audi A4 1.8T Quattro 2003 Acura MDX Touring

10-11-2012, 04:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
cl206 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 188	I don't and I live in the New York. But if you live in a climate that gets a lot of snow maybe you should. Also I am a HS teacher, so you can see why LOL.

10-11-2012, 09:49 PM	#15 (permalink)
kgb Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB,Canada Posts: 399	Use winter tires on all my vehicles. My MDX uses Toyo Observer GO 2, other vehicles Michellin x- ice. Toyo are the best tires do far. Not too crazy about Mich. __________________ 2008 Acura MDX Tech. Aspen White Pearl " I want to die like my grandpa, in my sleep; and not like the screaming occupants of the car he was driving"

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