i am looking for some tires that will be good in all around weather.....i have been looking at tire rack and i was wondering if the tires that DONT say ALL SEASON mean that they suck in snow......
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If they aren't an "all-season" tire as categorized by the Tire Rack, its a pretty sure bet that they will perform horribly in the snow. Your question is a little vague, can you be more specific?Originally Posted by JLiusifer
i am looking for some tires that will be good in all around weather.....i have been looking at tire rack and i was wondering if the tires that DONT say ALL SEASON mean that they suck in snow......
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just because they say 4 season, be very skeptical. As you will see by many other posters - 90% at best are 3 season tires only. Don't know they snow/ice conditions of your area, investing in a bargain $ set may still save you in the long run.
ie: one fender bender, bent rim, xtra life on your 'good' rubber etc.
ie: one fender bender, bent rim, xtra life on your 'good' rubber etc.
Usually if the tire isn't classified as an all-season tire, or stamped "M+S", it's a summer-only tire and yeah, it's going to suck in the snow.
Just be aware, as mentioned already, though that even though a tire is all-season, doesn't mean it's going to do well in the snow. It just means it's "passable". Lots of all-season tires actually kinda suck in snowy, icy conditions......
Just be aware, as mentioned already, though that even though a tire is all-season, doesn't mean it's going to do well in the snow. It just means it's "passable". Lots of all-season tires actually kinda suck in snowy, icy conditions......
Every all season tire that I have driven on sucks in the snow compared to a real winter tire. My advice is that if you live in a really snowy area, that you get a set of winter rims/tires...it can save you a lot of $ later on.
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Yeah, what is up with people saying " I'll do fine in the snow, I got all seasons". Bull! All season tires are NOT snow tires. Every all season tire I've ever had on ANY car, has handled like sh*@, in the snow! You want sure traction in the snow, you buy snow tires!! Especially around here. Bridgestone Blizzacks are awesome and I this year bought the Toyo Observes, which so far have been great!
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I agree. If you really want good performance in winter, get a set of snow tires. I'm getting some Michelin Winter Sport M3s for next winter. I have the "All-Season" Potenza RE950 High Performance tires on now, and they are terrible in snow, just like most all-season tires are. I'm done driving in winter with All-Seasons.
And yes, if you are thinking about driving in snow with summer-only tires, think again. If they aren't classified as all-season or winter tires, you DON"T want to use them in winter. The tread compound in a summer tire is not meant to stay pliable and usable in cold temperatures. The tires will get stiff and get terrible traction even on cold dry roads.
And yes, if you are thinking about driving in snow with summer-only tires, think again. If they aren't classified as all-season or winter tires, you DON"T want to use them in winter. The tread compound in a summer tire is not meant to stay pliable and usable in cold temperatures. The tires will get stiff and get terrible traction even on cold dry roads.