A/S tires are a compromise.

if you get snows, you need to keep the summers. Snows suck in dry, and wear very quickly in warm temps.

You can use one set of tims for suimmers and snows, but the cost of balancing will quickly eat up a cheap set of wheels ( e.g.: look on the mart). Plus, you generally want a narrower tire int eh winter. Many run 18s int he summer 17s int he winter or sopme similar stagger.

I am a firm believer in a **good** local tire shop. Most are merely idiot peddlers. Hard to find, btu check the local racing clubs ( PCA, etc.) Thru the mail invites finger pointing when things dont work out. Where are you?

I happen to like Dunlop M3s. Many really like Vreedstein. Fort your driving, I night suggest the Nokian WR for all seasons. Michelin makes pretty much the highest quality tire on the market. Note that quality and performance dont always go hand in hand, although Michelin's top A/S and performance tires are in fatc tops, at a premium price.

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