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      01-06-2012, 01:01 PM   #94
kamek
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Originally Posted by JustinGTP View Post
I'm in Calgary and we normally have winter by halloween. This year, we have only ever had one cold snap of -25 C (-13 F) when it is usually frequents -30 C (-22 F).

We normally have a lot of snow. Chinook winds come by and give us little breaks. But this year, it was 14 C in January the other day (57 F). That is UNHEARD of. My winters will go on soon. I have never waited this long before!

I have style 159 for winter (17") and style 287 (18" staggered) for summer.
Those temperatures are outrageous. Wow...

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Originally Posted by Fzara2000 View Post
Since the rubber is so soft (almost like velcro) the tread life will wear out extremely quickly when driving in higher temperatures. They also recommend not to drive or corner very fast in these higher temperatures for the exact same reason.
Ah I see. I was considering getting snows in place of my all-seasons, but I guess the weather doesn't allow for it right now.
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