Living here in NYC outer boroughs, I am unfamiliar with snow tires. I remember my grandfather always switching to snow tires on his car in the 60s and 70s. And whenever it snows here, the streets and highways are plowed soon afterwards. Yet after reading comments by Philpug and others has me thinking. At ski resort parking lots, AWD cars with most likely all seasons, are seen spinning their wheels, being towed out of parking spots. Other pickups and 4WDs with all seasons spinning out, or driving into woods, etc. I was even told my FWD Jetta with snows would be better(safer) than most AWD/4WD having only all seasons.
SO, why then are those tires called "All Season", considering what I've been reading. AND why should they be legally allowed to be labeled "All Season"?
SO, why then are those tires called "All Season", considering what I've been reading. AND why should they be legally allowed to be labeled "All Season"?