Hi, 2011 gc crew with 15,400 miles...live in upstate ny so winters can be tricky. Having a heck of a time getting traction. A friend said it looks like we need new tires...I don't see how that is possible? they have been rotated 2 to 3 times since purchased. Recommendations?
If they are bad...what is the best all-season GC tire for snow etc...
thanks

 

Even tho the tire from the factory aren't great, but I say get a set of winter tire. There really aren't any all season tire that's good on snow. There are some that's better than the OE tires, but you'll probably be disappointed for the price u paid.

 

Are your tires worn down to the wear indicators or unevenly worn or did your friend just say that because your current tires can't hack the snow?

BTW- Lived in Plattsburgh for 8 years. Are you that far upstate? Snow tires are a must have up there.

 

I checked them...they aren't low enough that the dealership sould say I needed knew tires. I think it was more of a they suck kind of think now that I have checked them. ha-ha
I am near syracuse but the weather hasn't been that bad. they just seem to spin for everything and not sure why....not aggressive at all with it (its a minivan lol)

 

Ok

The wife is shoveling snow in Little Falls. Just east of Utica.

 

Cheaper to put on a good set of snow tires then it is to fix damages from an accident.

 

Even a cheap set of snows are better than a great set of all seasons in the snow.

 

Ah, New York. Grew up in western NY & spent four winters in Potsdam. Glad I'm working in South Carolina now, indeed.

 

This bothers me as I am picking up a 2012 tomorrow; was assuming it would be at least OK on snow.
a. Do you have the traction control turned on?
b. I suppose you have the 6 speed with autostick-I think they're all equipped that way. First gear is VERY low on these, which makes starting on slick surfaces diffiicult. Have you tried starting in 2nd or 3rd to see if it helps?
I'm sure snow tires, as recommended by others, would help a lot; for those who are recommending them I have this question: Do they have to be mounted in sets or can you use them only on the front?