Examples of snow tire in a Sentence
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First, there are the aforementioned Pirelli Scorpion snow tires.
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Daniel Golson, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2023
In contrast, actual snow tires are capable of safely gripping any surface a driver may encounter during the winter, from bare pavement, to sheet ice, and anything in between.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2023
In snowy Minnesota, drivers tend to use snow tires in the winter and the state generally does not permit studs or tire chains, with a few exceptions for dangerous conditions, according to Anne Meyer, a spokeswoman for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
—Eliza Fawcett, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2023
Chains or snow tires were required for drivers between Highway 395 and the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2023
Farther east, the Vermont Agency of Transportation recommends snow tires and does not require tire chains, except sometimes for commercial vehicles under certain conditions, said Nicholas Cartularo, the agency’s assistant public outreach manager.
—Eliza Fawcett, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2023
The term 'snow tire' dates to before tire makers fully understood the chemistry of rubber, water and temperature.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2022
Where else to learn the art of snow handling than within the home of the best snow tire manufacturer in the world?
—Kyle Edward, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
For those living at northern latitudes and needing a good snow tire, get the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (from $230).
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 27 Dec. 2020
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Daniel Golson, The Verge, 27 Oct. 2023
In contrast, actual snow tires are capable of safely gripping any surface a driver may encounter during the winter, from bare pavement, to sheet ice, and anything in between.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 9 Mar. 2023
In snowy Minnesota, drivers tend to use snow tires in the winter and the state generally does not permit studs or tire chains, with a few exceptions for dangerous conditions, according to Anne Meyer, a spokeswoman for the Minnesota Department of Transportation.
—Eliza Fawcett, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2023
Chains or snow tires were required for drivers between Highway 395 and the Mammoth Mountain Inn.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2023
Farther east, the Vermont Agency of Transportation recommends snow tires and does not require tire chains, except sometimes for commercial vehicles under certain conditions, said Nicholas Cartularo, the agency’s assistant public outreach manager.
—Eliza Fawcett, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2023
The term 'snow tire' dates to before tire makers fully understood the chemistry of rubber, water and temperature.
—Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2022
Where else to learn the art of snow handling than within the home of the best snow tire manufacturer in the world?
—Kyle Edward, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
For those living at northern latitudes and needing a good snow tire, get the Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4 (from $230).
—Andy Cochrane, Popular Mechanics, 27 Dec. 2020
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1943, in the meaning defined above
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snow tire
noun
: an automobile tire with a tread designed to give added traction on snow
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