All Season Tires: Good Enough?

I've received many emails this winter about tires. "All season tires are good in the snow too, right?" One reader asked. Another said "Do I really need snow tires if I have all wheel drive?" See, all wheel drive is great, but it doesn't help you to stop, and it doesn't increase the friction between the road and your tires surface. At best, it helps with acceleration and handling in winter driving. At worst, it could be a dangerous false sense of security.