snow tires

[NarcolepticFlea@aol.com (NarcolepticFlea@aol.com)]

In a message dated 11/11/2002 3:53:23 PM Eastern Standard Time, scirocco@powerlink.net writes:

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> At 02:07 PM 11/11/02 -0500, NarcolepticFlea@aol.com wrote:
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> >I'm moving to Colorado in Jan (yeah I know that doesn't sound like a good 
> >plan but I have no choice) from NY and going over the Rocky Mountains. I 
> >have a complete stock 88 16v with teardrop rims. I need snow tire 
> >reccommendations. I was thinking 2 new all season tires on the back (I 
> >have one, its just a goodyear basic street/touring tire, was going to get 
> >a second of the same time) and two blizzacks up front. Anyone have a 
> >better plan? I know there are a few listers out in that area, maybe you 
> >guys have reccommendations.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Dan
> As you were already told, don't mix the tires.  I've heard great things 
> about Blizzaks, but have no personal experience with them.  If cost is an 
> issue 4 no name studded snows will also work wonders.  I run studded snows 
> on my truck during the winter, and combined with the four wheel drive, it 
> will go through anything the Maine winter throws at it.  
> I've run studded 
> snows on a Scirocco too and it's amazing how much better it 
> handled(previously like crap.)
> 
> 
> John C. Worden
> Bucksport, Maine
> 
> '98 Dakota 4x4-with studs
> '86 Scirocco 8V-
> '81 Scirocco 2.0 16V -
> '78 Scirocco Brazil Brown Metallic,  4 speed.
> '92 Polaris Indy Deluxe

I was thinking studs, but only have very limited experience with them. I do remember they were real sketchy on pavement lacking snow and with a cross-country drive followed by regular around town type driving, I wasn't sure if they would be a good idea.

Dan