zoltan Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Can anyone recommend some good all-season tires? I'm not ready to go with a full set of snow tires (not really needed around here) but would like something that does ok in the snow. Something that wears decently would be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexeyga Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Given my rather limited experience I can tell that Brigestone Potenza supplied stock with most cars is rather good. However, NEVERY buy 4-seasons Toyo-s!!! They don't like getting wet.. like at all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Houghton Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 Seriously, if you filled in your profile so that we knew where you lived, we might be able to offer a suggestion that actually makes sense. But I'll give it a stab anyway. Nothing is going to work adequately in the snow unless it is snow rated, with the snowflake and mountain symbol. And there is an "all season" tire with that - the Nokian WR. If it is not snow rated, you're just fooling yourself if you think it will work in the snow. On the other hand, lots of people survive the winter on all seasons, I'm sure with some moments of sheer terror. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 The thing about no-season tires is that when it gets cold, the rubber compound gets really hard and they no longer perform that well even on dry pavement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derf Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 If you want to get a set of all-season tires, but you think you drive in the snow, you should check out these: Nokian WR All-Weather PLUS. I read that these are the only all-season tires suitable for winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo Posted January 8, 2007 Report Share Posted January 8, 2007 I have the Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread on my Outback. They are the top rated all-season tire on Tire Rack. They are very responsive and the handling is great in wet, dry, and snowy conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cliffh Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Nokians are the way to go. I have them on my kids 2001 Altima and it's grat in the snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lonerider Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I put them on my Subaru Legacy based on a tip from a ski instructor who lives in North Lake Tahoe. They have been excellent so far this season, providing very good grip in 6 inches of snow and on black ice. They work well on wet/dry pavement, have low road noise and last around +50k miles. Check out the reviews at www.tirerack.com. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoltan Posted January 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 Seriously, if you filled in your profile so that we knew where you lived, we might be able to offer a suggestion that actually makes sense. Huh, I thought I had that filled in... I'm in Maryland with regular trips to West Virginia and an annual week long trip to Vermont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvrocks Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I'm in WV and drive down from the Canaan area to Keyser everyday on 93 and 50. Probably the same roads you travel. I switch over to Dunlop Wintersport 3D's on my Subaru Legacy during the winter. Great wet and dry handling. They have been good on the little bit of snow we've had this season. I had Wintersport M2's the last 2 seasons and they were great. M2's and maybe M3's are being replaced by the 3D's. Really happy with them so far. Got them on some 16 inch steelies from www.tirerack.com Where are you in MD? If you are in Eastern/Central MD you probably don't get much snow so I don't think I'd go to a full snow tire. I would very seriously consider some Nokian WR's. They reportedly wear very well and handle great. What car are you putting these tires on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allee Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have the Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread on my Outback. They are the top rated all-season tire on Tire Rack. They are very responsive and the handling is great in wet, dry, and snowy conditions. I have the same tires on my Focus, and hate them. Weird. Obviously AWD makes all the difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Gendzwill Posted January 9, 2007 Report Share Posted January 9, 2007 I have the same tires on my Focus, and hate them. Weird. Obviously AWD makes all the difference. Could just be climate differences. The colder it gets, the worse all-seasons perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr D Posted January 10, 2007 Report Share Posted January 10, 2007 Get them siped before you mount them on the car as well. Unless you spend an inordinant amount of time on gravel roads. siping improves traction and lowers running temperatures so you get longer wear as well. basically they make thousands of tiny cuts in the tread face which increases the surface area for cooling and when the tire flexes the cuts open up slightly improving traction. long periods on gravel roads will wear a siped tire faster though. I believe therule of thumb is if you drive more than 35% on gravel don't get them siped. It works in MT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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