PD2FLY

I know,I know. Much talked about in previous threads. Live in MN. That's my fault. Its more cold than not and evenings are often below 70. Cars a long time summer and fall driver. Read, July and August! Have SO3's on currently and the rears are shot. Thinking SP+ A/S. Really don't like to be wasting time and money. Looking for that all round Mr. Potato Head tire. Comments please. Hubb, the dumb Ice Head!

DJF1

On 17's you cant go wrong with the Nokian WR's. They come in N spec 225 front 255 rear and they are usable even in snow. On my second set, like them a lot.

mongrelcat

I'm not sure I get the post, if I read right you're saying the tires will see temps in the 60's. No need for an all-season tire in that case. I've used Sumi HTRZ-III's this past year including the Winter on my d/d C2. Anything above 40*F and they work great.... Good all-arounder, wear well, inexpensive.

Cactus

I use my Bridgestone RE050's in temps down to 10 and they are fine. Just don't try ripping around like it is 80 outside.

speedbump2

Last years RE050As got hard and plasticy(ooh, I made a new word!) at anything
under 50 degrees. At temps below 40, they would trigger my ABS when calmly
braking from 30mph to a stop.

I just put a set of HRTZ-IIIs on this weekend.
Yesterday morning it was 38 degrees when I left the house, and even though
they are still oozing mold-release oil, they felt much stickier than the RE050As
did in the cold.

--Chuck--

fast_freddy

Summitomo HTRZIII's and Bridgestone RE11's are fine just dipping into the sub freezing zone. Just dont drive like a knucklehead when it's that chilly.

Our climates are pretty much the same and I have yet to have a problem with either of those. Michelin PS Ribs and to a lesser extent PS/2's are a different story alltogether.

matt777

Tires are all about compromise. A/S tires compromise both ultimate handling and winter traction. They are not the best at either. I would prefer dedicated summer performance tires and winter tires. For a non-performance DD A/S tires would be fine for the summer.

993/907

I run Nokian Haks all year round. My wife has them on her Cooper S too. They run quiet and do not 'slap' so much on asphalt strips. Only downside is they don't make them wide for the rears. Great in the snow.

Reddy Kilowatt

+1

No way I would drive ANY of my vehicles in snow w/o real winter tires.

PD2FLY

Not everyone lives where the temps are predominately above seventy and dry. I'm looking for constructive input for some experienced source. With few exceptions some of you must have a life. If you need to see yours in print. Write Dear Abby. There is a reason I don't have many posts here.

nelsgood

Hi all,

I'm new to the board and a new 911 owner. Not to be smart, but I don't drive my car in either rain or snow I'm retired!


2007 Black Carrera 4S
GT2 Aero Kit
HRE C20 Wheels

PD2FLY

And so is your car. My has wiper’s and is fun to drive in the rain. If there a straight answer left in this “enthusiasts” forum, even more fun to drive in the rain.

matt777

and if this post reflects your typical tone I'm thankful for that reason

Reddy Kilowatt

<raises hand> Oooooh! Oooooh! I want to help!

95 NC 993

It probably depends how hard you drive. I like spirited runs once in awhile but mostly this car hits the Blue Ridge Pkwy and twisties here in NC without real hard driving. I end up in the rain sometimes as the mountain weather changes drastically. My Michelin PS all-season tires are wonderful tires and I show basically very little wear after my first 4,000 miles. They handle beautifully in the wet. The temps range from near 90 on the hot summer days down to 20 degrees in the winter here. It gets colder but I don't drive the 993 very much when it is that cold. That is quite a temperature range and no issues at all. I have no complaints and I would recommend these tires for what you are describing unless you are on the track or drive hard most of the time. Hope this helps a bit.