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I commute from Hamilton to Cambridge. 1.5 hrs today as opposed to 40 min. normally. I'm at work right now & I'm the only one here and I live the farthest away!!! LOL. It's not too bad out there as long as you take your time. Then again, I wasn't going toward Toronto...if I were, I probably would have packed it in.
It took me an hour to shovel the driveway and then the plough machine drives by and piles a heap at the entrance. 
Now my bones are aching .... time to stop by the local MP.
Now my bones are aching .... time to stop by the local MP.
My commute is 120km each way. It took me about 2.5 hours. Usually it takes me 1 hour and 10 minutes.
I just love winter............NOT
I just love winter............NOT
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Well im the proud new owner of Toyo Winter Tires and what a difference...as soon as i drove out...incredible...apparently the best maker(s) of tires now are all Asian, especially Toyo, Yokohama and Im assuming Kunhos in the lineup as well.
American made tires are not great in quality. Im only repeating what the guys at Tirecraft told me. They easily could have sold me the Michellin X-ice for a few dollars more but just by lookin at the treads the Toyo's were incredible.
Anyways, DOC', should have seen me on the way home, driving on the outside messy lanes.
Didn't suck to be me =P lol
drlove said:Sucks to be you!
Well im the proud new owner of Toyo Winter Tires and what a difference...as soon as i drove out...incredible...apparently the best maker(s) of tires now are all Asian, especially Toyo, Yokohama and Im assuming Kunhos in the lineup as well.
American made tires are not great in quality. Im only repeating what the guys at Tirecraft told me. They easily could have sold me the Michellin X-ice for a few dollars more but just by lookin at the treads the Toyo's were incredible.
Anyways, DOC', should have seen me on the way home, driving on the outside messy lanes.
Didn't suck to be me =P lol
driving to work was fine....following 2 big snow plows up islington to steeles then had to hack it through to Hwy 7 (Pine Valley) what a pain in the ass it was making a right going up that hill...in the morning...
then forgot to add, took me 30MINUTES in the work parking lot, b/c the snow plow didn't show up yet, wasted a ¼ tank of gas...
k im done...about my snowy/tire day
then forgot to add, took me 30MINUTES in the work parking lot, b/c the snow plow didn't show up yet, wasted a ¼ tank of gas...
k im done...about my snowy/tire day
Sorry to hear that CC. I would feel for you, except...I'm on vacation right now. I only ventured outdoors to go to the SC. HaHa!
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Kunhos aren't up to same standard as Toyo & Yokohama. The latter two are best value and excellent performance and wear. X-ice, Alpin, Blizzark provide excellent grip but are pricey and wears out too quick. Alpin and Blizzark are almost useless after 2 seasons for aggressive drivers. Nokia, swedish, no relation to cellphone company, recognized as best deep snow tire (without studs or chains - not legal in most parts of Canada).
I have been proud owners of Nokia and Toyo for years. You will be happy with Toyo, good all around handling, good speed and corners, quiet tire in dry and snow. The only thing is when Toyo slips on ice, for example, start up at stop signs, you don't get enough prior feedback or warnings (as your tires start to spin), so be careful when your tires are on patch of ice and if you want to get out of traffic when you are at a stand-still.
I have a pair of plastic tracks (from Walmart ~$15?) in my truck to get out of really deep snow (>6") or ice. Fast and easy, I just throw them under the tire and I'm out. Canadian tire is selling 'easy-hook-up' plastic chains but too pricey for $130.
CuteCob, good to see you got the winter tires.CuteCob said:
Kunhos aren't up to same standard as Toyo & Yokohama. The latter two are best value and excellent performance and wear. X-ice, Alpin, Blizzark provide excellent grip but are pricey and wears out too quick. Alpin and Blizzark are almost useless after 2 seasons for aggressive drivers. Nokia, swedish, no relation to cellphone company, recognized as best deep snow tire (without studs or chains - not legal in most parts of Canada).
I have been proud owners of Nokia and Toyo for years. You will be happy with Toyo, good all around handling, good speed and corners, quiet tire in dry and snow. The only thing is when Toyo slips on ice, for example, start up at stop signs, you don't get enough prior feedback or warnings (as your tires start to spin), so be careful when your tires are on patch of ice and if you want to get out of traffic when you are at a stand-still.
I have a pair of plastic tracks (from Walmart ~$15?) in my truck to get out of really deep snow (>6") or ice. Fast and easy, I just throw them under the tire and I'm out. Canadian tire is selling 'easy-hook-up' plastic chains but too pricey for $130.
