10-02-2009, 07:03 AM
In my opinion, snow tires are worth every penny. I have had a set for every vehicle I owned since university, and the difference is amazing. I usually get Pirelli for the various Volkswagens I've had (except last year when there was a bit of a shortage in Ottawa), and I have Toyo on my Honda Odyssey.
If you intend to keep the vehicle for a long time there is no additional cost, since you are basically using each set of tires for half the time. There is also a good resale market (at least in Ottawa), so even if you sell the vehicle before you expect to, you can recover some of the investment.
I would also shell out for a set of rims to put them on, otherwise you are paying to bust the tires off and on every spring/fall.
Andrew
If you intend to keep the vehicle for a long time there is no additional cost, since you are basically using each set of tires for half the time. There is also a good resale market (at least in Ottawa), so even if you sell the vehicle before you expect to, you can recover some of the investment.
I would also shell out for a set of rims to put them on, otherwise you are paying to bust the tires off and on every spring/fall.
Andrew