All Seasons Vs Snow Tires

[M3TA5IN]

How do you guys feel about this? I think I'm about to get another set of wheels. I don't have a winter set up, so I was wondering what you guys think. I really dont want a soley dedicated winter set. I would just like to be able to switch wheels when I want.

Im looking at another set of 19s, probably VMRs VB3s or 701s or 710s undecided right now.

You guys that live in the north and get snow, do you think all seasons are good enough in the snow? What are your thoughts?

Thanks

[az3579]

All seasons are "OK". Snow tires are king. Get snow tires and you'll be wondering why people think they "need" AWD.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

I lived in snow with a BMW. I had dedicated snows.

I once got caught in a snow storm (early snow) before my snows went on. I was driving all seasons at the time. It was a trip of a lifetime.

I'm one of those guys who would try to convince you to get snows. Night and day difference to me.

[strz0001]

Highly recommend dedicated snows if you are driving in snow alot - the difference in driving is incredible. Also consider rim size less than 18 or 19. I've used 16 sport addition uglies for a few years and am thinking some 17" reps 135's would be great. Hard to find though.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I had 17 inch snows. Worked well.

[M3TA5IN]

Highly recommend dedicated snows if you are driving in snow alot - the difference in driving is incredible. Also consider rim size less than 18 or 19. I've used 16 sport addition uglies for a few years and am thinking some 17" reps 135's would be great. Hard to find though.

Thats my dilemma, i dont care what time of year it is. I dont want my care to look funky with a odd snow set up. I found almost brand new blizzaks on some tire rack AE7 sport rim M3 fitment for $775, but I just cant see those wheels on my car. This is driving me nuts

Wheels on a car are like a womens hair, you f it up and a 10 can become a 6.3 after a couple shots

[az3579]

Unfortunately, if you want a dedicated set of snows, 18's or 19's ain't gonna cut it. As far as I know, the smaller the better.
I believe skinnier is better as well.

[M3TA5IN]

Grr this is disappointing but I appreciate your guys input.

[az3579]

Grr this is disappointing but I appreciate your guys input.

The alternative is to get very high quality all-seasons (like I will in a couple of months - going with Continental DWS) and not have to worry about crappy looking wheels in the winter. Or, buy snow tires and mount when needed. Change back when done. Our local Town Fair Tire will do free tire changeover when the seasons change if you buy from them, for example... (not that I would go there for that)


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[nike001]

If you're looking at 19's...it seems you're more likely to get A/S instead of snows.

I have a separate set of snow tires and I would honestly be lost without them...and I'll probably feel unsafe in the future with any car that doesn't have a set of snows.