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10-03-2007, 05:07 AM | #1 |
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Pacific Northwest tire question
I'm in the process of moving to the Seattle area (Siverdale) from Italy and I'm wondering about the winters there. Do I need dedicated snow tires for the climate. I know the area had a bunch of snow last year, but what are the typical winter condition there. My car will arrive at Port Huneme in November and I want to go ahead and order up the snows if needed. Thanks for your help.
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10-03-2007, 11:05 AM | #2 |
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It snows one or twice a time a year at most in the city, and usually melts in a day or two. Last year was one big snow that freaked every one out. Whether you "need" snow tires or not you should decide for yourself.
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10-03-2007, 11:45 AM | #4 |
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No, I would say you don't need snow tires. I grew up in Bremerton, which is right next to Silverdale. That area does get hit a bit harder then other areas however, since it is within the "bananna belt", but if it's a normal winter it's never really a big problem. With that said, watch it snow like a mo fo this year.
Good luck with the move!
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10-04-2007, 04:02 AM | #6 |
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Actually, in all honesty it did snow quite a bit last year for a couple of weeks. There is no infrastructure to cope with that.
Because of that experience I am looking at winter tires with my e92. Even my FWD Altima with new Yokohama Advan V4S had difficulty with that due to lack of cleaning of the roads... Last edited by IboughtafreakingBMW!; 10-04-2007 at 04:03 AM.. Reason: Removed irrelevant |
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10-04-2007, 10:34 AM | #7 |
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While it normally just rains, and only snows occasionally in winter in Seattle, this video was taken last winter there:
Edit: it has a nice little E90 plug in it too!
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10-04-2007, 11:14 AM | #8 |
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Just get a tire that works well in the rain, and stay home like everybody else when it snows.
Even if you get snow tires, chances are high you'll get hit by some bitch (male or female) that thinks their SUV with all seasons is the perfect snow mobile. Or worse, once they discover that it's not, they'll get so scared they'll park it in the middle of the street, get out and start walking. The roads were close to impassible for two days last winter just because so many idiots parked their cars in the middle of the road. |
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again though, most natives know snow does not last for more then a few days max. of course there are those fluke season where we will get a good dump but thats pretty rare. anyone remember the picture below last year? I was at this game and needless to say most people watching on tv thought this monday night game was in green bay of course. also to note, that was the first home hawks game to have snow. looks like a lot but actually melted away a few hours after the game. think rain!! |
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