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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 02:13 AM
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Default 2006 All season tire that comes on the XB good in snow?

I live in the north east and we are getting into snow season.
6 nches of snow is common here and 2 feet happens every few years.

This is my first winter with the XB and I was wondering if the stock all season tire has proven to be ok for those who have used it in winter before.

Thanks and Happy Hollidays!
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 02:43 AM
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 02:51 AM
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Old Dec 16, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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Goes like all getout in the snow on the stockers. Rides right on top of everything and cuts through it all with those skinny tires. We've had a lot of snow in Chicago already and when the snow flies I jump in the box for some fun. Enjoy!
Old Dec 16, 2005 | 03:38 PM
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Love my stockers for winter duty. Worked great last year and hope to get several more winters out of them.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 01:01 PM
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Works great on snow and i didn't have much trouble during the ice storm here in virginia. A true snow tire would be better but the stock tires work great.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 01:32 PM
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NYC, work great. Still have to get accustomed to that VSC beep!
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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my vsc does not beep....I wonder why.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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I decided not to play around this winter. Got some studded winter tires and threw a bunch of sand bags in the trunk. I hate night driving on icy roads.
Old Dec 17, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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krollmonster - Have you noticed any change in your MPG since adding the sand bags?
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