# \#snow-tires

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## [2013 Toyota RAV4 - Do I need snow tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-snow-tires/119707)

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**Author:** [@Dennis37](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dennis37)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-toyota-rav4-do-i-need-snow-tires/119707 "2018-06-25T21:05:01Z")

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I’ve just moved from Phoenix to Northern Colorado and I am not sure what kind of tires to get for my car. Is it necessary to get snow tires? Or will all season tires work for typical city driving? Do the more expensive …

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## [Going a size down for winter tires?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-a-size-down-for-winter-tires/174823)

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**Author:** [@amatskovski](https://community.cartalk.com/u/amatskovski)\
**Replies:** 38\
**Last updated:** [February 11, 2021, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/going-a-size-down-for-winter-tires/174823 "2021-02-11T17:09:24Z")

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We live in upstate New York and I am looking to buy a set of winter tires+wheels for my wife’s 2018 Subaru Forester. Tirerack.com recommends going one size down and getting 16" wheels instead of the OEM 17" (215/70-16 vs…

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## [Road trip south with snow tires](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-south-with-snow-tires/172424)

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**Author:** [@sopranj](https://community.cartalk.com/u/sopranj)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [December 3, 2020, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/road-trip-south-with-snow-tires/172424 "2020-12-03T18:06:08Z")

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I live in an area that gets a good amount of snow, so I am considering buying studless winter tires for this season. However, I am also planning a road trip to southern California by way of Boise and Las Vegas this Janua…

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## [Tire Sizing for snows](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sizing-for-snows/131885)

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**Author:** [@Ryan18327\_146522](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Ryan18327_146522)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [January 3, 2019, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/tire-sizing-for-snows/131885 "2019-01-03T17:01:59Z")

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I have a 2013 Buick Enclave I want to put snow tires on. The current size tires are 255/65/18 and the rim width is 7.5". I am looking at a set of Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs this guy is selling cheap with good tread. The…