I'm wondering what the best (no price considered) and best (price considered) solution for a '01 CL-S for Toronto driving (in other words, all seasons).

I'm looking into Snow tires, but I can't warrant them with tires like the Pilot Sport A/S out there...

Thanks for the help!

 

I disagree.

Having seperate snow tires pays for itself and then some.

Average cost of a high performance summer tire in Toronto : $250-$300 per tire.

Average cost of a snow tire in toronto : $110-$130.

The time you spend riding on a less expensive tire will more than pay for the cost of a spare set of 16 inch wheels.

Not to mention you will achieve better summer performance and better winter performance this way.

All season tires are a compromise in every season.

Call around Acura dealers or check the for sale forum and you shuold be able to find some 16 inch tlp wheels for $100-$150 each AT MOST.

Here's what I ride and I'm extremely happy:

Summer : 215/50/17 Dunlop SP9000 ~=$300 per tire on stock 17's

Winter : 205/55/16 Nokian NRW ~=$120 per tire on stock tlp wheels.

If you are considering all seasons then you probably aren't expecting to encounter tons of deep snow or ice so the NRW's are a great choice (they are H rated and put the stock MXM4's to shame on dry pavement)

 

i also have seperate snow tires, (in my sig) and could not be more happy..

go to Steelcase and get yourself some 16" snow tires..u honestly wont regret it.

 

thank you both for your replies - I'm strongly considering the snow/winter tire option. I think you have changed my mind. I'm going to call Acura in the morning and get pricing on
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Summer : 215/50/17 Dunlop SP9000 ~=$300 per tire on stock 17's

Winter : 205/55/16 Nokian NRW ~=$120 per tire on stock tlp wheels.
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Thanks for the thoughtful response, much appreciated