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Originally Posted by Hes
Anyone had any experience with All-Weather tires? There are a few brands that have the winter rating in Canada.
I understand they wear a bit quicker during the Summer, but it is nice to not have to swap them twice a year.
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I've used them on my FWD car for the past 4ish years... they need to be replaced now and I'd say I've gotten about 80-100k on them. I chose the Nokian WGR2 or whatever the letters are.
My original thoughts when I got them were... great, now I don't have to swap tires twice a year. I had only one set of rims so this was always a hassle and expensive.
I also thought, for the type of driving I did (lived on the west side and drove downtown in rush hour and home in rush hour), they'd be just fine for me.
Now, 4 years later I still have those original thoughts, but I also realize the sacrifices. They are not as grippy at ANY time of the year. You are losing summer and winter performance for a true "all" season tire. I really think they're not as good in dry and wet but warm conditions, nor are they quite as good in snow and ice. I now have a way longer (highway and unplowed road) commute, and I don't think I'll be getting all-weathers again.
My honest opinion is that I would not do it again because the benefit wasn't actually worth it.
Of course, if it's a second car that you rarely drive, or something you use for commuting but it's short and the vehicle isn't anything special, then it might still be worthwhile to you.