Can winter tires be used all year?
Unfortunately, using snow tires year round isn’t recommended. In the long run, it will cost more money than changing them out and could compromise your vehicle’s performance on the road.
Is the Honda Odyssey ready for the winter?
With the holidays right around the corner, many families are getting ready to hit the road. Many will be doing so in their new 2011 Honda Odyssey. If you’re in snow country, part of good vehicle preparation for the cold months is outfitting your Odyssey with a set of dedicated winter / snow tires.
Do you need winter tires for your Odyssey?
If you’re in snow country, part of good vehicle preparation for the cold months is outfitting your Odyssey with a set of dedicated winter / snow tires. The main reason for purchasing winter tires is they help you stop better and quicker.
What is the width of a Honda Odyssey?
Both sizes will work well in snow as the 235 mm width is an appropriate match for the Odyssey’s weight. A 235 mm width is narrow enough for deeper snow, but wide enough for packed snow, ice and dry roads.
What kind of tires do you use in snow?
Depending on your trim level you either have 235/65-17 or 235/60-18 sized tires. Both sizes will work well in snow as the 235 mm width is an appropriate match for the Odyssey’s weight. A 235 mm width is narrow enough for deeper snow, but wide enough for packed snow, ice and dry roads.
What kind of snow tires do Honda Odysseys use?
These are high-performance Finnish snow tires that have very deep, aggressive treads. I’m figuring the snow in Mexico (just kidding) is that soft, powdery stuff the western ski resorts is famous for, so with the Pilot clearance at 8″ should get you home at least.
How long do Honda Odyssey tires last for?
They include unlimited balance/rotate with tire purchase. And I always add the 3-year alignment package, which allows you to get as many alignments as you want/need within the 3-year period. These tires are great on the Ody for about 35-40,000 miles.
What kind of traction does a Honda Odyssey have?
The problem – no traction on hills with a thin coating of packed snow when TCS kicks in. I have All Season Dunlop tires with about 10,000 miles on my 03 Odyssey. This is the first time I have encountered a traction problem and have always felt confident in snowy condition in the Odyssey.
Can a Honda Odyssey be driven with VSA off?
And Honda doesn’t recommend driving with VSA off anyway, it should only be turned off temporarily. There is definitely an issue with the PAX (run flat) however. As to the price, isn’t everything more expensive in Canada?