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Vote for Michelins which replaced my Sumitomos for more winter driving.
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Back in 2008, I picked Continental DWS tires for my Boxster S, specifically because Tire Rack tested these all seasons in the arctic circle.
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Personally, I'll probably be looking at the Continental tire that has been recommended by a lot of people in this thread.
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Do you have any recommended All Season tires for my circumstance?
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I have a 2003 Carrera 2 that I plan on driving all winter in Washington state. I won't be going into mountains but we have gotten a fair amount of snow the last few years and it does get "cold" at times. I have summer tires now and they work fine in the rain above 40 degrees, but it does feel a little more nervous when it's in the 30s due to the tire compound. I'm curious what others are running as all season or winter tires and what size the tires are. I'll be planning on putting these tires on the stock 2003 18" 5 spoke wheels currently which I believe are front 18"x8" and rear 18"x10"
Current tire sizes:
Front: 225/40 ZR 18
Rear: 285/30 ZR 18
Thanks!
I like my conti extream dws06+ tires but mine r 235/295. I bet they make the smaller size.
They have some gift card and/or buy 3 get 1 free deals going in now.
Tail of the dragon last nov in the chilly rain the entire time...pretty much did the 400miles that day in the wet. No issues that day or during the 3k miles that trip.
I�ve been running Michelin AS/3 tires since Jan 2017 or so. In fact, I probably need new ones, as I�ve racked up 23,000 miles on them. They were pretty good tires. I had them on the track a few times, and I won�t get stuck in snow, albeit, snow driving is slippery.
Excellent, thank you everyone for your input it looks like I have some shopping to do now. I’ll look up the
Michelin AS/3 as well and see which ones I end up with. Definitely leaning towards the Continentals as I’m finding them in stock with some discounts.
Vote for Michelins which replaced my Sumitomos for more winter driving. A bonus: they feel way better for cornering. Did not realize the Sumis were so sloppy. Figured a summer tire would be better.
Saw a note on Tirerack.com's website that basically never let summer tires go below 20 degrees F for any amount of time, and if that happens I think the rubber/cords are permanently damaged. We had a summer tire on the rear disintegrate on the freeway and the car almost spun, so we take this advice seriously.
When it starts getting cold summers can be dismounted and stored inside a house or heated garage, or have a second set of wheels for winter.
I like Tire Rack�s tire tests.
Here is a comparison
of several tires mentioned in this thread.
Click on �Test Results Charts� and click on the snow or ice headings, and cycle through the other headings to find out what�s important to you.
For example, I live in Chicago, and I can more more wet winter traction than dry traction, as long as wet is 30% better than the competition, even if it�s 3% worse than dry summer. However, this is a 911, so those wanting the best dry/summer performance can select that tire instead.
In other words, find two or three areas you care the most about and pick a tire that satisfies those requirements.
Back in 2008, I picked Continental DWS tires for my Boxster S, specifically because Tire Rack tested these all seasons in the arctic circle. These AS tires had nearly twice the performance in snow and ice compared to the next best AS competitor.
This is a great resource, thank you. Living in western Washington we mostly get moderate temperatures (usually 40-50s, sometimes in the 30s) but very wet so I'll probably favor wet weather performance over icy/snow. Lots of reading to do so thank you.
I don't have a spare set of wheels right now but I've been on the lookout for a local deal. I think for the time being I'll just replace the summer tires on my current set of wheels.
I�ve gone back and forth with having two sets of wheels, or just one set of wheels. I much prefer two sets on wheels, as they take up just as much space. Only problem is cost/quality. Good wheels are not cheap
I live in the same greater Seattle area as the OP and have heard great things about the Conti DWS tires. My concerns were the same -- driving in the wet and cold, not in snow -- though I have a 987.2 Cayman 2.9.
I nearly bought a set, but then took a chance on some closeout General G-Max AS-05s (ultra-high performance all-seasons) for a set of OEM 17-inch wheels I have coming. These have just been superseded by General's new AS-07 tire, so they were only $100/ea. General, by the way, is owned by Continental and these tires are made in the same factory as the DWS tires. They got great reviews from Tire Rack in the wet, with the only caveat being slightly less grip in the dry than some competitors. I plan on running these tires most of the year over my 18s with Pilot Super Sports, saving those mostly for autocross events.
My reasoning is that I'd prefer a quiet, comfortable tire with somewhat lower dry grip for the street. I think that will contribute to a more playful and lively experience on backroads along with better touring qualities for road trips. That said, I'm sure the Continental DWS will be superior in terms of all-around grip and performance. If I dislike the Generals, they have a 45-day exchange policy. Might be worth a look, at least:
https://www.tirerack.com/tires/general-g-max-as-05
Good wheels are not cheap at all. I've done that with other cars in the past and the storage is the same but the cost is higher. There's occasionally a decent set of OEM wheels on Craigslist. If they're winter wheels then I don't care if they're a little scratched or scuffed as long as they're not cracked or bent.
Thanks for the additional model to look at. If I end up with a dedicated set of wheels for winter time then I might consider the cheaper tire.
Considering our weather in the PNW I might just get a good set of all-seasons and run them all year instead of fitting new tires and/or wheels twice a year.
There is something to be said for less grippy tires - they often start sliding more predictably, and can certainly be a blast.
I actually prefer a BMW 3-series standard suspension over the sport suspension for a similar reason. On the track, not so much, but on the street, it�s more fun.
They don't necessarily need to be stored in a heated garage if the wheels/tires are off the car. Here is the exact statement from Tire Rack.
https://www.tirerack.com/upgrade-gar...d-temperatures
Basically, if they are stored in a garage and get cold, do not mess with them until they have warmed up for 24 hours.
DWS06+ are excellent, I have them in 225/40/18 and 275/35/18 for more rear sidewall squish.
I haven't driven the 996 in the snow yet, but any of my cars that aren't on all-terrains are/were on DWS06+. Steering response is meh, but ultimate traction in an emergency is quite good and it's a forgiving tire in wet and snow. Very safe.
Hi I have a 2017 Giulia Ti w Performance Package. I drive with "spirit." I put General G-Max Tires on the Giulia. I think they have good snow performance and good all around performance. It could be because of my driving style but I bought them not too long ago and they're already in need of replacing. Have you found that certain tires wear faster than others? Do you have any recommended All Season tires for my circumstance? Something along the g max price would be great. Thanks
If they're wearing quickly then it could be a low quality tire than you expected. What do they look like that makes you think they need replacing?
The reason I started this thread was to get some recommendations on good all-season or winter tires. So I would read through this thread to get an idea of what tires you should consider. Personally, I'll probably be looking at the Continental tire that has been recommended by a lot of people in this thread.
