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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 10:15 AM
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Running winter tires

So ive been running my winter tires now for 100 miles or so until my new rims and tires come in tuesday. Am i cutting the tread life on these tires significantly or is it still ok? I dont want to damage the snow tires even though they were free
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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100 miles won't do anything that you'll notice. Snow tires are quite a bit softer than other tires, so their lifespan sucks in warm weather or on dry pavement, but you'll be fine.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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Was thinking the same thing with the soft tires. I wanted to make sure i wasnt wearing them out alot by running them for a bit. Funny how these icebears handle alot better than my worn proxes 4. lol!
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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Just dont corner hard at all, drive it like a Grandma. I had the same situation at the start of Spring and I noticed my tires had less tread, so I got in my Granny mindset and they didnt go down anymore.

I know that probably common sense but just figured I would help ya if ya didnt know.
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