# Snow tire needs **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** jetta, volkswagen\ **Created:** [February 27, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203 "2010-02-27T16:29:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![lisalou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lisalou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisalou)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/1 "2010-02-27T16:29:37Z")
Although our Jetta does pretty well in the snow, we recently moved onto a rural road that doesn’t see a plow too often and we are considering snow tires. My husband and I differ on whether we need just two snow tires for the front (it’s front wheel drive) or if we need to replace all 4 tires. We are also on an extremely tight budget! ---
**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 4:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/2 "2010-02-27T16:32:31Z")
Four. I would also wait until next year, if possible, since this winter may be nearing its end. Save up for wheels and snow tires to make the change overs easier. See [tirerack.com](http://tirerack.com) for their package deals next Oct/Nov. ---
**Author:** ![the\_same\_mountainbike](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/c89c15/32.png) [@the\_same\_mountainbike](https://community.cartalk.com/u/the_same_mountainbike)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/3 "2010-02-27T16:34:13Z")
Four, You want to balance the traction so the rear end doesn’t lose grip and swing around on a curve or a highway ramp. ---
**Author:** ![lisalou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lisalou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisalou)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/4 "2010-02-27T16:37:10Z")
Good point about the balance. Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![lisalou](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/41988e/32.png) [@lisalou](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lisalou)\ **Post date:** [February 27, 2010, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/5 "2010-02-27T16:37:38Z")
Thanks for the website referral! ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2010, 8:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/6 "2010-02-28T08:07:51Z")
You need four. With two, the rear tires will have less grip, which can make the car easily go into an unrecoverable spin on slippery roads. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2010, 11:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/7 "2010-02-28T11:17:40Z")
Just to add a little, that should be winter tyres, not snow tyres. Snow tyres are old technology. Winter tyres are considerably better. I suggest getting four new tyres and four new wheels. It will save you time and money in the long run. If you choose TireRack as I did, they can ship them on the new rims ready to install, which is what I did. ---
**Author:** ![jameson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e19b73/32.png) [@jameson](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jameson)\ **Post date:** [February 28, 2010, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/snow-tire-needs/45203/8 "2010-02-28T12:14:22Z")
Get a good set of snow tires(Bridgestone, Michelin, or Uniroyal). I had a rear wheel drive car and dreaded the winter season in the Midwest where I live. After spinning out on snow-covered pavement and waiting a month for the body shop to finish repairs, I went and bought four snow tires for my car. Huge improvement noticed right away!! No fishtailing or immediate activation of the traction control. A good investment–remember your life is riding on your tires.