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[QUOTE=400Mman;11965201]
Think of the traction we had on our Big Wheels, when we were kids....lol.
Yes, brand doesn’t matter as summer rubber compounds are pretty much the same. Biggest concern is that summer tires in cold weather behave as though they’re made of a hard slippery plastic. Definitely unsafe in the temperature range you face.
People who have compared the Michelin Pilot tires (Summer/ All season) report that the all season versions are very close with regard to overall performance while offering longer mileage wear and less road noise.
People who have compared the Michelin Pilot tires (Summer/ All season) report that the all season versions are very close with regard to overall performance while offering longer mileage wear and less road noise.
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Not to mention the rubber compound in summer tires are usually hard(er) so with lower temp below 40f, they tend to be really hard and brittle. It's just not the traction you lose but also the risk of exploding tires.
I take off my summer tires(PS5) end of October here and put on the AS4. But usually the car is on battery tender until April. Every now and then I move it out to the driveway. The AS4 are on there just so that I can take it out if needed if there's an emergency.
I might just put on the AS4 earlier this year to get some mileage on it. And I believe they are quieter than the PS5.
I take off my summer tires(PS5) end of October here and put on the AS4. But usually the car is on battery tender until April. Every now and then I move it out to the driveway. The AS4 are on there just so that I can take it out if needed if there's an emergency.
I might just put on the AS4 earlier this year to get some mileage on it. And I believe they are quieter than the PS5.
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[QUOTE=Timado404;11965235]LOL x 10 ! Great analogy. Never rode one. I was "grown" before these came on the market. Plastic wheels resonates. Have done as much due diligence research on all-season for our LC's with reviews and haven't found a credible tire in our OEM sizes that rises to the top.
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[QUOTE=ratchettt;11965260]
LOL x 10 ! Great analogy. Never rode one. I was "grown" before these came on the market. Plastic wheels resonates. Have done as much due diligence research on all-season for our LC's with reviews and haven't found a credible tire in our OEM sizes that rises to the top.
Many LC 500 owners seem very satisfied with the Michelin Pilot Sport All seasons. You just have to get the front tires one size larger, the rear size is unchanged.
LOL x 10 ! Great analogy. Never rode one. I was "grown" before these came on the market. Plastic wheels resonates. Have done as much due diligence research on all-season for our LC's with reviews and haven't found a credible tire in our OEM sizes that rises to the top.
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[QUOTE=ratchettt;11965260]
LOL x 10 ! Great analogy. Never rode one. I was "grown" before these came on the market. Plastic wheels resonates. Have done as much due diligence research on all-season for our LC's with reviews and haven't found a credible tire in our OEM sizes that rises to the top.
Yeah, I loved my Big Wheel, more than anything.
I run the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires from Tire Rack. Go up 1 series wider in the front and the rear. (255 front/285 rear)
LOL x 10 ! Great analogy. Never rode one. I was "grown" before these came on the market. Plastic wheels resonates. Have done as much due diligence research on all-season for our LC's with reviews and haven't found a credible tire in our OEM sizes that rises to the top.
I run the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires from Tire Rack. Go up 1 series wider in the front and the rear. (255 front/285 rear)
I also run the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires from November-May. Discount Tire charges about $100 to swap the summer tires for the all season tires. After the OEM summer tires need replacing I will stick with the all season tires year round. They are quieter and I don't feel like I am sacrificing hardly anything for my driving style (spirited but nothing close to tracking).
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I also run the Michelin Pilot Sport All-Season tires from November-May. Discount Tire charges about $100 to swap the summer tires for the all season tires. After the OEM summer tires need replacing I will stick with the all season tires year round. They are quieter and I don't feel like I am sacrificing hardly anything for my driving style (spirited but nothing close to tracking).
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I live in Michigan and definitely would require all season tires from late October thru mid April so may as well do the entire year with minuscule (If any) trade off Current users report zero issues with the 1 step upsize front tires. The Pilot Sport all season is available in the standard rear tire size. One could go up 1 size with the rear tires if so desired (But not necessary).
I live in Michigan and definitely would require all season tires from late October thru mid April so may as well do the entire year with minuscule (If any) trade off Current users report zero issues with the 1 step upsize front tires. The Pilot Sport all season is available in the standard rear tire size. One could go up 1 size with the rear tires if so desired (But not necessary).
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[QUOTE=ratchettt;11965642][QUOTE=Timado404;11965300]
Thank you. Perfect feedback and so useful. I think I'm in Outlaw Tita's corner on going All Season year around for my drive-style. Knowing very little is sacrificed in performance pretty much seals the deal. Assume going up one size in front has no reported issues as far as you all know? And same Timado with you going up on rear? Thinking of rubbing primarily in turns or hoop-dee-doo's etc.
Going up one size, in width, will present zero issues, front or back. I'm lowered, as well. 👍🏾
I've been driving on all-season tires, 100% of the time, for probably 15 years now. Really the best way to go here in Atlanta as we get all seasons.
Thank you. Perfect feedback and so useful. I think I'm in Outlaw Tita's corner on going All Season year around for my drive-style. Knowing very little is sacrificed in performance pretty much seals the deal. Assume going up one size in front has no reported issues as far as you all know? And same Timado with you going up on rear? Thinking of rubbing primarily in turns or hoop-dee-doo's etc.
I've been driving on all-season tires, 100% of the time, for probably 15 years now. Really the best way to go here in Atlanta as we get all seasons.
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