Winter Wheels

joeyb26 · 10-21-2014, 11:02 AM

So it's starting to get cold in my area, was looking into getting all season tires to replace the summer's. However, I have another car that I will be daily driving during the cold winter months, and planned on only taking the M3 out maybe 2-3 times a month max, only when the roads are dry and free of salt. Is it necessary for me to spend over a thousand $$ to get all season tires when i'll drive the car less than 200 miles over the winter?

JoeFromPA · 10-21-2014, 11:21 AM

If you are driving on dry roads, then no. Your summer tires won't perform well, but they'll be fine to take it out on cold dry roads.

VMRWheels · 10-21-2014, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

If you are driving on dry roads, then no. Your summer tires won't perform well, but they'll be fine to take it out on cold dry roads.

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Even in rainy conditions (short commute), you should be okay as well.

In SoCal we run Michelin PSS/Hankook RS3s etc ALL YEAR. The 1 or 2 days of heavy rain requires you to drive tentatively, but does not call for an entire new set of tires. I assume the typical 1-2 day commute in SoCal is equivalent to ~200 miles/

MaX PL · 10-21-2014, 06:44 PM

I don't think you can compare NJ winters to SoCal winters.

I plan to buy a winter set of wheels/tires and don't even plan on driving in snow. I do plan on driving in 20 and 30 degree weather though, and don't want to do so on summer tires.

joeyb26 · 10-22-2014, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MaX PL

I don't think you can compare NJ winters to SoCal winters.

I plan to buy a winter set of wheels/tires and don't even plan on driving in snow. I do plan on driving in 20 and 30 degree weather though, and don't want to do so on summer tires.

Are you daily driving yours though? because i'll only be driving mine maybe twice a month and it'll be short distances on dry roads but it'll be most likely in 30-40 degree temps

JoeFromPA · 10-22-2014, 01:11 PM

Michelin PSS are fine for that. They are pretty good down to 30 for a summer tire in the dry.

Don't spend the money for what you described.

joeyb26 · 10-22-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeFromPA

Michelin PSS are fine for that. They are pretty good down to 30 for a summer tire in the dry.

Don't spend the money for what you described.

Thanks! just wanted to make sure, now i can budget that money elsewhere

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JoeFromPA Colonel 1791 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	If you are driving on dry roads, then no. Your summer tires won't perform well, but they'll be fine to take it out on cold dry roads. __________________ AW/Carbonstructure 6MT 2015 M3 picked up 8/22/2014. Stripper except for adaptive suspension. Weighed at 3,450 pounds with 1/4 fuel. 70,000 miles as of February 2020.
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MaX PL Major 532 Rep 1,415 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I don't think you can compare NJ winters to SoCal winters. I plan to buy a winter set of wheels/tires and don't even plan on driving in snow. I do plan on driving in 20 and 30 degree weather though, and don't want to do so on summer tires.
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JoeFromPA Colonel 1791 Rep 2,995 Posts Drives: '15 AW M3 6MT Stripper Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Michelin PSS are fine for that. They are pretty good down to 30 for a summer tire in the dry. Don't spend the money for what you described.
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