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will siping tires on a 2008 charger str8 make a difference.i live in Connecticut so there are some snow storms?

Cutting/siping tires

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  • Scott
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    I'm a big fan of siping. And would like to see studded tire outlawed.

    Starting with an appropriate tire, the siping, and most importantly learning to drive in poor conditions. I live in black ice, compacted snow, heavy wet snow, slush, blowing/drifting snow, and 12"+ snowstorms. I have been a volunteer EMT/firefighter and typically ski 25-35 days a year. I have never used studded tires and often hed to the ski-hill in a 2wd, nissan pickup. In the 20 years I have had the little truck, I've had to use chains twice!

    Your SRT would not be my first choice for a snow car, but my first MOPAR was a big engine, rear wheel, aircraft carrier sized FurryIII wagon and it did fine on the snow for 25 years!

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    You could get sipes cut in the tires, and it might help a little, but the rubber compound is still too dense and will not grip icy surfaces. You need a specific winter tire for good winter performance. Bridgestone Blizzak, Yokohama Ice Grip, etc... You still have to slow way down for snow, but at least you'll have a better safety margin with proper tires.

  • 1 decade ago

    Yes, it should make a difference. I live in Canada and always sip my all season tyres instead of purchasing winter replacements.

    Cheers

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