this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2024
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Don't cheap out between you and the ground. Beds, shoes, tires all apply.
I recently got some Michelin CrossClimate 2s on my commuter, and while a bit rough on the road, I subjectively felt improvement in control and it performs very well in wet conditions common to my location where I often drive miles in standing water.
Totally agree! A good set of tires makes the whole difference on a vehicle.
A few winters ago some friends and my wife and I all went up in the winter to a cabin all with equally capable vehicles. We spent a good bit on tires for it and they all used their all weather/summer tires. Our SUV didn't flinch, they struggled and one got stuck multiple times.
This is a good way to ruin your engine.
Why?
I live at sea level and we see daily torrential rain. A half inch to a few inches of water covering the entire road is common here.
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