jda123

Got a new TL and it has brand new summer tires on it. I will need some all-season or snow tires eventually. Do you all keep a spare set of wheels, or just have the tires mounted/unmounted twice a year? I suppose that I could just get some all-season this fall and ditch the summers for good, but they will have a lot of life left. Any other good suggestions other than these?

I hate cars

It depends. Are you expecting snow or ice? If not, I wouldn't worry too much. Summer tires are usually excellent in the rain.

I'm running an ultra aggressive summer tire (nearly a DOT track tire) and when it's 32F, traction is lower for sure but it's no worse than the factory all seasons, probably better still. If you're expecting temps colder than in the teens, you may want a different tire.

jda123

We do get snow and ice about 30-40 of the winter days...enough that you cannot hide out and wait for it to get nice. The worst part is that the melt freezes each night. I will need some all-seasons at the least.

You are right, though, the summers are awesome even it the wet.

I am debating having 2 sets of wheels, or just getting the tires mounted/unmounted twice a year.

I hate cars

In that case you may want to have a separate set. You could always try it out on the summers but with the money ready to buy a winter set if needed. It's the ice that's really the deal breaker with the summers. I feel that with light snow, you can make up for a lot with driving technique.

Turbonut

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Do yourself a favor and get at least A/S tires for the winter on preferably another set of wheels. Not only will the summer tire carcass stiffen up in the cold weather, the tread pattern is not designed for decent traction in snow, and with the low wear ratings associated with most summer tires, you'll extend the time before another tire purchase is necessary.