Mirage52 Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Hello. I have a FWD '13 Edge. Just bought it and it handled well in the snow we received last night. But when the tires start to get worn, I wonder about its ability to handle itself in snow. I've never bought snow tires before, so I was wondering -- would I need 4 snow tires? Or just 2 for the front wheels? Also, would I need a shop to put them on and take them off whenever I needed them? Or is there a way to have them set on an extra wheel so I can do it myself according to the forecast? Of course that would require me to buy 2 extra wheel rims. Any advice would be great. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 3, 2014 Report Share Posted January 3, 2014 Would get all 4 replaced if doing snow tires. Extra set of wheels would be nice to have in this case. Otherwise, go with top of the line all-seasons for CUVs (Continental, Yokohama, etc). Reviews on Tirerack.com. Ultimately, driver sensibility is key to vehicle control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 4, but I don't think tread depth has much effect on snow traction. It's more a function of the tread compound. Winter tires don't get hard like non winter tires in very low temps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozennuts Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 If you want the best winter tyre for the Edge, you cant get better than these http://www.nokiantyres.com/tyre?id=16898448&group=2.01&name=nokian I just finally traded in my Toyo Observe G-02 Plus for the Nokians and it has totally changed the handling of the Edge for the better, much more fun the drive on ice and snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWWPerfA_ZN0W Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I wish we could get Nokian tyres locally! I think they are all in the Wisconsin/Illinois area & above latitudes, based on my search when you initially recommended them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted January 4, 2014 Report Share Posted January 4, 2014 I use Blizzaks on all four wheels and usually the tire store you purchase them from will discount the remounting and mounting (less than 90 dollars) The traction you get from dedicated snow tires makes a world of difference in the snow. I tried just two front snow tires and rear end was everywhere. I usally get two seasons out of a set of snow tires, if you drive less miles than my 60k a year they should last you even longer. Don't install them until temp below 50 on road surface on average and take them off once you feel the potential for snow is over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage52 Posted January 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I am also looking at snow chains/cables. I really just need something in case of a bad storm, to get to and from work, which is 8 miles away. I know 30 mph is the max speed for snow chains but I don't have a garage to store snow tires and here in MD I don't know if it snows enough to warrant spending the money for them and then paying to have them put on and taken off each year. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drharrison Posted February 11, 2014 Report Share Posted February 11, 2014 Skinny tires are better in the snow. The 20" Pirelli tires that come stock on the limited are junk in packed snow. Ours has 15,000 mi. (So don't tell me it's because there worn). I'm looking for a set of rims to mount blizzak winter tires on for winter. That should help, though if I could do it again, I would've bought the AWD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicher18 Posted December 16, 2014 Report Share Posted December 16, 2014 I know this is old post, but to help others on the 20" wheels you can use SCC Super Z6 SZ435 or the Z-575 with no problems. There is plenty of clearance to fit them and the Z-575 don't touch the wheel if you're worried about scratching the wheels. I've driven a few hundred miles in Big Bear with them this season, and they work great with no problems. Before anyone wants to bash me for using them, if you don't know they are required to even go up the mountain when anysnow or ice is present. Put them on the front by the way. Skinny tires on snow is an interesting comment as well, and for the most part incorrect. Snow driving boils down to tires, not what car you drive although AWD can help but only as much as the tires allow it to. The stock pirellis weren't built for snow, but an all around tire, so they will suffer after the tread wears down a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirage52 Posted December 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 I asked for some tire socks from AutoSock.com for Christmas. Anyone tried these before? From the reviews I read it sounds like they work well but wear out pretty quickly. Speeds top out at 30 MPH so they'll only be used in heavy snow conditions. So far the winter in MD has been pretty mild. My FWD handled fine in the snow last year -- and we got a ton. Figures. But I needed something to put on my Christmas list so I figured what the heck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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