To add my share to this confusion,
In Europe we have essentially two types of winter tyres and one all weather type.
All weather is a "snow flake" rated tyre that perform mediocrely in central / south Europe, both in dry, summer and in winter conditions. They are MEGA expensive and not popular at all.
First type of winter tyres are Nordic type with deep treads, can be studded. Those are in minority in most of Europe.
Second type is more common; central European winter tyres. Essentially, tyres designed for use on wet, dry tarmac, with occasional snow for use on motorways and high speeds. Such tyres will outperform any summer tyre or AW tyre on wet tarmac.
I'm using Michelin Alpin A5 now, wife have Nokian WR d3. Both have shallow tread compared to Nordic type of winter tyres.
In Europe we have essentially two types of winter tyres and one all weather type.
All weather is a "snow flake" rated tyre that perform mediocrely in central / south Europe, both in dry, summer and in winter conditions. They are MEGA expensive and not popular at all.
First type of winter tyres are Nordic type with deep treads, can be studded. Those are in minority in most of Europe.
Second type is more common; central European winter tyres. Essentially, tyres designed for use on wet, dry tarmac, with occasional snow for use on motorways and high speeds. Such tyres will outperform any summer tyre or AW tyre on wet tarmac.
I'm using Michelin Alpin A5 now, wife have Nokian WR d3. Both have shallow tread compared to Nordic type of winter tyres.
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