First winter. will 2 snow tires up front do?

[Force]

Originally Posted by Jmarie619

im still rollin that way...
my dad says im... fine..

The stock Continentals on the LS and LT models are all-seasons, at least. The ones on our SS/TCs are definitely NOT.

[SS4ME]

You'll go fine. You'll have loads of fun trying to control the car when braking downhill. Your ass-end will most likely kick out.

[oopsitouchedmyself]

a few years ago i had bald tires in the back and just all seasons up front in my old celica. I was going around a corner at about 85 and the ass end swung out and i was all over the place. i thought i was gonna die. lol btw.. this was on dry pavement ... so less speed more snow = same results..

[Zander916]

I went through last winter with four BFG G-Force SuperSport A/S tires. Based on that experience, there's NO WAY I would try two winters up front and the stock in the back.

I didn't have any real problems like getting stuck or anything but four decent tires are necessary. Your ESC is going to be working overtime.

[Acey]

Originally Posted by Jmarie619

im still rollin that way...
my dad says im... fine..

Not your tires. The SS/TC's Continental tires should be illegal in winter.

[gorillaman1825]

Originally Posted by northvibe

stock conti's in winter? that was freaking retarded.

my point was that as long as you don't drive like you would in ideal conditions thru a snowstorm you will be fine. i wasn't exactly taking corners at 35 mph in the snow with the conti's. if you feel the need to drive 15 mph faster thru the snow, by all means go out and buy some snow tires. if i absolutely HAVE to go somewhere in the snow, i'll take the extra 10 mins to get there for the time being til i have the extra money laying around for a set of winter tires. thanks for the great comment tho.

Originally Posted by Force

This. Making it through winter on the Continentals is an example of dodging the natural selection bullet - just because you did it doesn't mean it was smart and that others should emulate.

hahaha, yeah. natural selection bullet. overly dramatic much? OP - Ditch the continentals or you will die this winter. come on. really? did you miss the part when i said if he can, he should buy all 4 rather then the TWO he was considering doing in the first place?

[J.U. 996SPS]

I have ran snow tires on my Z-28's, my Saab 9-3, and now my SS. My Michelin Alpin3's came today. I've had the wonderful pleasure of driving in snow with max performance tires. It is just not worth it to me to try it anymore. Snow tires are truly amazing!

[northvibe]

:facepalm:

omg you young children. I dont give a flying F if you have to get the cheap ass snow tires from your local redneck walmart. Its worth it. driving on snow tires is an entirely different driving experience that is a must imo with fwd/rwd vehicles in a "winter" setting. If you drive on stock SUMMER UHP TIRES I hope you crash your car. end of story.