snow tires

allatrop1 · 10-02-2007, 12:25 PM

hi all wife was concerned about driving her prius in the snow covered roads of new hampshire. Was wondering if SNOW TIRES were needed <_< any information would be greatly appreciated

priusFTW · 10-02-2007, 12:32 PM

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hi all wife was concerned about driving her prius in the snow covered roads of new hampshire. Was wondering if SNOW TIRES were needed <_< any information would be greatly appreciated
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New Hampshire DOT is great when it comes to snow removal. However, I replaced all my OEM tires with Nokian WR's as soon as I took delivery. Very reliable in snow and they are an all season tire. I was told they could take you uphill backwards in snow with no trouble whatsoever.

aapopper · 10-02-2007, 01:00 PM

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I was told they could take you uphill backwards in snow with no trouble whatsoever.
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From my experience, backwards can be the best way to go on a FWD vehicle since that puts more weight on the front wheels which in turn provides better traction.

FBear · 10-02-2007, 01:09 PM

The OEM tires on the car are just passable for either the rain or snow. In N.H. I would definitely get snow tires, in fact I would get snow tires for all four wheels that far north.

VTMRGRTVL · 10-02-2007, 03:22 PM

I haven't yet picked up snow tires for my '05 but will someday as the winter driving can be entertaining.
But as long as you take your time and drive smart, you may not need snow tires.

runsund · 11-01-2007, 02:23 PM

We just bought our first car, happily an 08 prius, and are trying to decide what to do about snow tires. Do folks usually have a seperate set of rims with snowtires or run something like the Nokian WR's year round?

We bought our car in Manchester, but would like to pick up tires a little closer to Franconia if possible. Any suggestions on reputable dealers or ones to stay away from?

priusFTW · 11-02-2007, 09:11 AM

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We just bought our first car, happily an 08 prius, and are trying to decide what to do about snow tires. Do folks usually have a seperate set of rims with snowtires or run something like the Nokian WR's year round?

We bought our car in Manchester, but would like to pick up tires a little closer to Franconia if possible. Any suggestions on reputable dealers or ones to stay away from?
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Wilson Tire in Plymouth is where I got my Nokian WR's. I don't have seperate rims with snowtires, I run the WR's year round. They are great in rain, snow, slush and dry pavement.

So you're close to Franconia? I'm in Sugar Hill

markderail · 11-02-2007, 02:02 PM

I got four brand new Yokohama's winter on my car.

NH is not much south of Montreal, and close to the mountains. If not snow this winter, you'll get lots of freezing rain.

Ice & black ice drove me nuts last winter with the stock tires & the Prius Computer flashing the yellow light at me.

Should make a huge difference in traction, and, you can never be too safe.

runsund · 11-09-2007, 11:14 AM

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check out Wilsons soon.

We're down by the notch, but come up to Plymouth for most things. I've been meaning to get pancakes at Polly's again, they're sooo good.

Slartibartfast · 11-19-2007, 08:47 PM

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From my experience, backwards can be the best way to go on a FWD vehicle since that puts more weight on the front wheels which in turn provides better traction.
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Someone has never seen this Mythbusters.

http://mythbustersresults.com/special12

Of course, they didn't try it in a Prius with a rear view camera (not that I'm recommending anyone do that.)

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10-02-2007, 12:25 PM	#1
allatrop1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	hi all wife was concerned about driving her prius in the snow covered roads of new hampshire. Was wondering if SNOW TIRES were needed <_< any information would be greatly appreciated

10-02-2007, 01:09 PM	#4
FBear Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maplewood, NJ Posts: 344 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 12 Posts Friends: 0	The OEM tires on the car are just passable for either the rain or snow. In N.H. I would definitely get snow tires, in fact I would get snow tires for all four wheels that far north.

10-02-2007, 03:22 PM	#5
VTMRGRTVL Junior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grand Isle, Vt Posts: 24 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: Base Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I haven't yet picked up snow tires for my '05 but will someday as the winter driving can be entertaining. But as long as you take your time and drive smart, you may not need snow tires.

11-01-2007, 02:23 PM	#6
runsund Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	We just bought our first car, happily an 08 prius, and are trying to decide what to do about snow tires. Do folks usually have a seperate set of rims with snowtires or run something like the Nokian WR's year round? We bought our car in Manchester, but would like to pick up tires a little closer to Franconia if possible. Any suggestions on reputable dealers or ones to stay away from?

11-02-2007, 02:02 PM	#8
markderail I do 45 mins @ 3200 PSI Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Pierrefonds (Montreal) Quebec Canada Posts: 2,260 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Premium (Canada) Thanks: 457 Thanked 152 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 9	I got four brand new Yokohama's winter on my car. NH is not much south of Montreal, and close to the mountains. If not snow this winter, you'll get lots of freezing rain. Ice & black ice drove me nuts last winter with the stock tires & the Prius Computer flashing the yellow light at me. Should make a huge difference in traction, and, you can never be too safe.

11-09-2007, 11:14 AM	#9
runsund Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 3 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check out Wilsons soon. We're down by the notch, but come up to Plymouth for most things. I've been meaning to get pancakes at Polly's again, they're sooo good.