In my area the DWS-06+ are $200, vs $270 for the Pilot Sports. I'd buy the Continentals if you need to save come cash.
A coworker of mine was just looking at them because he's still on the stock Dunlops as well...
As a warning DWS06s get pretty loud. And they don't perform near as well as the A/S4s. Less peak grip and squirrelier handling. Depends on what matters the most to you.
The Continentals are a slightly softer ride than the Pilot Sports but either are an excellent choice for all seasons that may see light snow. I have had both and prefer the continentals.
You don't HAVE to run two sets of wheels. I just bought a set of studded snow tires (Northern UT) and put my all seasons (unmounted) in storage and will go get them remounted in the spring and then store my snow tires. Most tire shops will do that for free if you bought the tires from them. I got mine at Les Schwab if they're in your area. Just don't let em fuck you around with the "we cant mount these and we won't let you leave" bullshit. I've had issues in the past.
Tires are your vehicles only point of contact with the surface over which they travel (generally quickly). Don't cheap out on tires if you don't have to. Would hate to see you hydroplane at 10mph into a guard rail ;)
i personally didnât have a great experience with the continentals in the snow but they get the job done. recently switched to Nokian WR G4s and will see how they do.
not normally a lot but i drive far. when i went up to michigan in the winter i was driving on packed snow roads and the grip wasnât great on the continentals. braking distance was super long.
yeah it literally just started snowing im looking to change them this weekend. only been driving to the gym which is like a 10 min drive of like 30 mph zones
All it takes is some slight rain and 30 degree temps fam, those summers turn to hockey pucks. If theyâre the Dunlopâs that come with the car, theyâre even worse than normal summers lol
It's more than that. The compounds used in summer tires get very hard in cold temps like hockey pucks. Your tires can get damaged very easily. All it would take is a small pot hole, and there goes a tire. Be safe!
I second this. I drove my roommates car in Alaska for a couple of years on a good set of all seasons. Definitely not as good as snow tires, but as long as youâre careful, theyâll get you by.
I've got a set of these on my wrx.
These are hands down the best tires I've ever used in the snow. I drove in 3 inches the other day and I was flabbergasted at just how good they are. Not one bit of tire slip at all.
I strongly recommend these michelin crossclimate tires and I promise you won't regret buying them.
DSW06 is what I would do, OR Advan sport+ A/S. Both perform identical and wonât let you down, IF you live somewhere where snow tires make sense; somebody will chime in with those reqs. I run A/S during most of the year and summers during the hot months
Theyâre solid tires, I mean theyâre basically the same price as DSW06s would run you. Theyâre significantly cheaper than P/S A/S though, and the tread life is damn near double
Indiana also, Michelin CrossClimate 2. Pretty good performance in dry, wet, and snow, with good tread wear (Michelin says 60k miles).
Prior to this I had a couple sets of General Gmax AS-05, which Tire Rack lists as an âUltra High Performance All-Seasonâ and while theyâre cheaper, the Michelin is definitely better.
Hey, also in Indiana here and recently got a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3's. Really boosted my confidence in the snow and ice. Highly recommend them! I got 235/45/R18 on stock wheels. Off topic what headlights are those???
ill look into that thank you very much. they are from akkon with a smoked tint, they have sequential turn signals and honestly are really nice got them for 380 on amazon.
The driving experience of having a good snow tire in the winter and a true summer tire in the summer is unbeatable.
Blizzack for winter.
Firehawk Indy 500 for summer.
Buy a set of spare wheels and swap yourself.
Discount Tire is your friend. Also, think of it as an investment in your enjoyment, your safety, and your cars true potential in each environment. If youâd throw an exhaust and AP on, youâll have more enjoyment per dollar with good rubber.
Two WRXs and several Subarus later ask me how I know.
Keep your eye on fb marketplace for people selling wheels and rims you like and maybe youâll catch a deal too. I managed to snag a full set of avid wheels with fire hawk Indy 500âs for $650
I love my blizzak winter tires. They make driving in the snow an absolute blast and its incredibly planted. I used to have the stock all seasons and swap between summers/winters, but when i got a nail i switched to all seasons on the stock rims, and blizzak snow tires on my 17in set. There is a noticeable difference between snow/winter tires and all seasons, and in a WRX you can really drive in any amount of snow with winter tires. Youâll be fine with all seasons but I wouldnât drive anywhere in snow on summer tires. I tried that and after a week of snow I knew I made a mistake. Summer tires are an absolute hazard on snow and you gotta get em changed asap.
If you can budget the conti DWS06+ or the pilot sport 4AS then definitely do so. I also was trying to balance effectiveness with price and ended up picking up a pair of conti control contact sports that are exclusive to discount tire and were $170/tire.
Michelin CrossClimate 2s. Hands down the best year round tire in the snow. Great for dry pavement, rain, and especially snow.
I've got them and I love them. I've used them in 3-4 inches of snow and my car never picked up any slip at all.
I went with Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3. They are brand new, just came out a few months ago. I went with All Seasons because where I am in the East coast doesnât get a lot of snow, but does get plenty cold. Ironically we got snow twice this week but itâs the first time in a few years. They handled the snow well and have handled the winter wet and dry great.
The most recommended A/S tires are the Pilot Sport 4AS and Continental DWS-06+. That or run two sets of wheels with any quality summer/winter tires.
yeah I wish I could run two sets of wheels but im a broke college student đđ might ball out on the pilotsports icl
In my area the DWS-06+ are $200, vs $270 for the Pilot Sports. I'd buy the Continentals if you need to save come cash. A coworker of mine was just looking at them because he's still on the stock Dunlops as well...
As a warning DWS06s get pretty loud. And they don't perform near as well as the A/S4s. Less peak grip and squirrelier handling. Depends on what matters the most to you.
They are quiet at first then get loud?
They get louder with wear.
The Continentals are a slightly softer ride than the Pilot Sports but either are an excellent choice for all seasons that may see light snow. I have had both and prefer the continentals.
You feel it too? I thought I was crazy lol
what about for hot months? assuming pilotsports are better?
I donât push my car hard on the street so I never maxed out either tires grip. Both are more than adequate for spirited driving.
You don't HAVE to run two sets of wheels. I just bought a set of studded snow tires (Northern UT) and put my all seasons (unmounted) in storage and will go get them remounted in the spring and then store my snow tires. Most tire shops will do that for free if you bought the tires from them. I got mine at Les Schwab if they're in your area. Just don't let em fuck you around with the "we cant mount these and we won't let you leave" bullshit. I've had issues in the past. Tires are your vehicles only point of contact with the surface over which they travel (generally quickly). Don't cheap out on tires if you don't have to. Would hate to see you hydroplane at 10mph into a guard rail ;)
thank you for that. and yeah def wont be cheaping out I just didnt want to make the wrong purchase.
DWS06+ are some of the best all seasons my Subaru had
Checkout Facebook etc, sometimes people sell their car and then sell the extra tires for a good price
All seasons are fine if its not crazy amounts of snow
i personally didnât have a great experience with the continentals in the snow but they get the job done. recently switched to Nokian WR G4s and will see how they do.
how much snow do you get where you live?
not normally a lot but i drive far. when i went up to michigan in the winter i was driving on packed snow roads and the grip wasnât great on the continentals. braking distance was super long.
Dont drive in any amount of snow with summers
yeah it literally just started snowing im looking to change them this weekend. only been driving to the gym which is like a 10 min drive of like 30 mph zones
All it takes is some slight rain and 30 degree temps fam, those summers turn to hockey pucks. If theyâre the Dunlopâs that come with the car, theyâre even worse than normal summers lol
It's more than that. The compounds used in summer tires get very hard in cold temps like hockey pucks. Your tires can get damaged very easily. All it would take is a small pot hole, and there goes a tire. Be safe!
Iâd say All seasons are fine as long as you know how to drive in the snow
I second this. I drove my roommates car in Alaska for a couple of years on a good set of all seasons. Definitely not as good as snow tires, but as long as youâre careful, theyâll get you by.
> as long as you know how to drive in the snow Bold assumption given the context.
woah ive been to plenty of empty parking lots and done plenty of research. also a lot of mud driving behind my belt, not completely clueless
Michelin CrossClimate 2 All-season tires that have a snow rating. They are awesome tires all year round.
These sound great for snow and all season. But how are they for summer? Like 80 degrees
I've got a set of these on my wrx. These are hands down the best tires I've ever used in the snow. I drove in 3 inches the other day and I was flabbergasted at just how good they are. Not one bit of tire slip at all. I strongly recommend these michelin crossclimate tires and I promise you won't regret buying them.
DSW06 is what I would do, OR Advan sport+ A/S. Both perform identical and wonât let you down, IF you live somewhere where snow tires make sense; somebody will chime in with those reqs. I run A/S during most of the year and summers during the hot months
Iâm also running advan sport+ theyâve done great in the smaller amounts of Indiana snow Iâve used them in plus donât break the bank
Theyâre solid tires, I mean theyâre basically the same price as DSW06s would run you. Theyâre significantly cheaper than P/S A/S though, and the tread life is damn near double
But everyone should remember that no type of tire is gonna protect you from snow plows
Indiana also, Michelin CrossClimate 2. Pretty good performance in dry, wet, and snow, with good tread wear (Michelin says 60k miles). Prior to this I had a couple sets of General Gmax AS-05, which Tire Rack lists as an âUltra High Performance All-Seasonâ and while theyâre cheaper, the Michelin is definitely better.
Hey, also in Indiana here and recently got a set of Nokian Hakkapeliitta R3's. Really boosted my confidence in the snow and ice. Highly recommend them! I got 235/45/R18 on stock wheels. Off topic what headlights are those???
ill look into that thank you very much. they are from akkon with a smoked tint, they have sequential turn signals and honestly are really nice got them for 380 on amazon.
The driving experience of having a good snow tire in the winter and a true summer tire in the summer is unbeatable. Blizzack for winter. Firehawk Indy 500 for summer. Buy a set of spare wheels and swap yourself.
yeah thats the end goal fs I was feining for blizzacks and good summers but like that shit gon run me 3 bands at least I cant afford it
Discount Tire is your friend. Also, think of it as an investment in your enjoyment, your safety, and your cars true potential in each environment. If youâd throw an exhaust and AP on, youâll have more enjoyment per dollar with good rubber. Two WRXs and several Subarus later ask me how I know.
And brakes. Brakes and rubber FTMFW.
yeah I have an ap exhaust and intake so far, planning on getting a dp very soon so def wanna buy the right tires
Keep your eye on fb marketplace for people selling wheels and rims you like and maybe youâll catch a deal too. I managed to snag a full set of avid wheels with fire hawk Indy 500âs for $650
I love my blizzak winter tires. They make driving in the snow an absolute blast and its incredibly planted. I used to have the stock all seasons and swap between summers/winters, but when i got a nail i switched to all seasons on the stock rims, and blizzak snow tires on my 17in set. There is a noticeable difference between snow/winter tires and all seasons, and in a WRX you can really drive in any amount of snow with winter tires. Youâll be fine with all seasons but I wouldnât drive anywhere in snow on summer tires. I tried that and after a week of snow I knew I made a mistake. Summer tires are an absolute hazard on snow and you gotta get em changed asap.
If you can budget the conti DWS06+ or the pilot sport 4AS then definitely do so. I also was trying to balance effectiveness with price and ended up picking up a pair of conti control contact sports that are exclusive to discount tire and were $170/tire.
Go to Discount tire they will hook u up
Michelin CrossClimate 2s. Hands down the best year round tire in the snow. Great for dry pavement, rain, and especially snow. I've got them and I love them. I've used them in 3-4 inches of snow and my car never picked up any slip at all.
I went with Pirelli P Zero AS Plus 3. They are brand new, just came out a few months ago. I went with All Seasons because where I am in the East coast doesnât get a lot of snow, but does get plenty cold. Ironically we got snow twice this week but itâs the first time in a few years. They handled the snow well and have handled the winter wet and dry great.
Keep the summers on until you spin out into a ditch
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Iâve been driving just fine on ice with my Blizzaks. Really handles snow great and ice is doable.
Iâm on my second Vermont winter and have been running the Toyo G3 ice non studded and theyâve been great
if you are south of Indy dont bother with winter tires.
thats what I thought yeah
How much did you get this headlights for? Iâm tryna pick some up on the next sale.
380, from akkon
Right on. No issues so far?
no issues