This, exactly what UHP all seasons are.That's basically what UHP all-season tires are
This, exactly what UHP all seasons are.That's basically what UHP all-season tires are
Dry grip the variance is much smaller than folks make it out to be between a summer and UHP AS....I mean, public roads...how hard are folks driving...hope not at the limit where this stuff really matters!Maybe, but tread that's designed to work somewhat well in light snow compromises dry weather performance. But it's not like I'm a Swift race car driver, like that Taylor guy I keep hearing about.
Maybe, but tread that's designed to work somewhat well in light snow compromises dry weather performance. But it's not like I'm a Swift race car driver, like that Taylor guy I keep hearing about.
Typically 30s-40s in the morning. But sometimes a few consecutive days of single digits to 20s. I don't have to drive the car then, but it's parked in a garage that's currently unheated.How cold does it get where you are?
Honeslty, they will be fine, I've left my summers on through late November here in central VA and had them out in temps like that warming to the 50s-60s without any drama but clearly an UHP AS is a better choice for these "shoulder season" temps.Typically 30s-40s in the morning. But sometimes a few consecutive days of single digits to 20s. I don't have to drive the car then, but it's parked in a garage that's currently unheated.
My son had a BMW that came from the factory with summer tires, but he didn't realize the limitations, and didn't see where BMW had said anything about it. He drove the car through at least one New Jersey winter before getting a set of A/S tires.
exactly my experience...had Michelin A/S 3+ on a 2014 CTS Sport Wagon and went to the Conti DWS 06 Plus...we get snow, rain and dry here in ChicagoLand and mine has driven on all 3 without issues...the Conti's are better in the rain (by a good margin) and better in the snow than the Mich's were and equal in the dry with a slightly more compliant ride than the Mich's...I went from A/S 3+ to the DWS 06+. Compared to the A/S 3+ the DWS give me more confidence in the rain, has a slightly softer ride, a little slower turn in response and a little more noise on highway.
Check out this tire and the test video, test summary, and especially the spider charts. Seems to me like it ticks all boxes, except for snow.I'm having a hard time deciding between the DWS06 Plus and P Zero AS Plus 3 on a BMW E90: https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tests/testDisplay.jsp?ttid=324
I'm leaning towards the DWS06 Plus for its better NVH characteristics. While the Pirellis may be more athletic, I think the DWS06 Plus are good enough. My only reluctance is poor steering feel/feedback since that is the E90's entire jam
Falken is a decent brand, but it ain't Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone, or Pirelli.Check out this tire and the test video, test summary, and especially the spider charts. Seems to me like it ticks all boxes, except for snow.
Tire Rack and their customers really liked it. Would be interesting to see it compared to the DWS 06+ and other more popular UHP tires.
Exactly. There's a difference between spirited driving on a public road and tearing up the track, although some drivers do confuse the two.Dry grip the variance is much smaller than folks make it out to be between a summer and UHP AS....I mean, public roads...how hard are folks driving...hope not at the limit where this stuff really matters!
The thing is, you can actually really push these UHP all seasons with good feedback etc....just not quite as good as a true summer b/c of the additional blocks etc. I have both - Michelin PSAS4 and Conti ECS both on the same size wheels, the Contis handle better for sure, but when I switch to them I never think "OMG THOSE ALL I MEAN NO SEASONS ARE TERRIBLE".Exactly. There's a difference between spirited driving on a public road and tearing up the track, although some drivers do confuse the two.