Unlike many places throughout the U.S., in Alaska it's legal to drive on public roads with studded tires. Mid-October brought snow mixed with rain to our region so it was time to update the tires on my car.
It felt completely different driving once the new and improved tires were on my car. I love the ticking sound the studs make when I pull out of the school parking lot. The slow tick that eventually grows to a reassuring hum that lets me know my tires are firmly connected to the pavement.
I guess I have two people to thank for my snow tires. Tizita was C.O.'s assistant the evening he changed out my tires. When Harold was little, he spent a lot of time out in the shop being daddy's "helper." A few people asked if our little girl would learn the mechanic trade as well.
Of course! We are all about equal opportunity at the Rudstrom household. Tizita's a mechanical natural. Her cute pink snow pants have been permanently stained with dirt, grime and grease from her time out in the garage. Our sweet little girl loves getting her hands dirty and helping out with dad's projects.
Here's to driving safe this winter!
~AnnMarie
2 comments:
Aww, that's so cute!
She is absolutely adorable. Are snow tires really worth it? I have never changed my tires for the winter before but I was just looking at winter Nokian tires and all the reviews say these are the best ones to get. Last year I slid on snow into the back of a 18 wheeler and I don't want that to happen again. I wish Tizita could come help me change my tires out! :)
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