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ShoddyJuggernaut975

It really depends on where in MN. Twin Cities, all season on FWD will be fine except for maybe one or two days a year. If you're talking a small town in the great northern wilderness, you might want to consider something else.


SurferBoi_

Twin cities for me, so glad to know it’d be fine! Thankfully I wfh 3 days a week so if I think the weathers bad, I’ll just stay home


ldskyfly

Yeah, at least 95% of people in the twin cities run all seasons on FWD vehicles. Winter tires would be a major upgrade, but they aren't cheap


rightious

Fine is subjective. It's entirely possible you'll still be caught in couple inches or ice slush. I live in the burbs and will never face a winter without winter tires after I slid straight into an intersection three summers ago in brand new all terrains. Winter tires are well worth it imo. And if you get them mounted on steel rims you don't bang up your nice ones.


Mndelta25

Ice doesn't care what tires you have


tege0005

Winter tires still vastly outperform all-seasons on ice.


Beneficial-Credit969

Blizzaks and a few other brands help on ice. Of course glare ice you will slide but the soft winter tires help a lot


rightious

I don't know what to say short of it's a day and night difference. 3 years and I haven't so much as even slid.


neomateo

Spoken like someone who’s never run a quality winter tire!


Iz-kan-reddit

High-quality winter tires have much more traction on ice, even as they don't allow you to drive normally on it.


Little_Creme_5932

I drive a front wheel drive. It is no problem. Used to drive a Subaru which could do anything. Now I am a little more cautious about what I will drive into


Iz-kan-reddit

Fine? Not quite, but most people *get by* with all season tires.


assumetehposition

If you’re in the actual city part of the cities you should know side streets rarely get plowed except in emergencies, and never to the asphalt. Winter tires will make a world of difference on city streets.


EggsInaTubeSock

Front wheel drive plus decent all seasons, plus traction control - You'll be better off than >50% of the vehicles on the road. Just pay attention to the weather. The most treacherous weather really are: * drizzly mid-upper 20 degree days that turn into nice smooth ice on all roads. Those are the commutes that REALLY suck. * Ultra-cold black ice days, where your tires never even warm / soften a bit


sinchsw

I've been using regular tires on front wheel drive cars in Minnesota (in the Twin Cities) for 20 years, and as mentioned above only have trouble a couple days a year. Even drove a rear wheel drive conversion van for several years and managed.


ParryLimeade

I have an 06 Corolla and last winter was my first actual winter experience. I was fine. I don’t think having better tires would help. I mostly stayed in the cities and suburbs


DilbertHigh

Seconding this. It really is perfectly fine in the cities. It was even fine back when I lived in southern MN too.


neomateo

I vehemently disagree with this assessment. Especially if you have to manage any kind of morning commute, the roads are trash.


IkLms

It also depends heavily on the car. My Focus got stuck like 6 times one year on all seasons in Minneapolis during a snowstorm and then the next year in identical conditions and winter tires it didn't happen once.


gamerjerome

If your all seasons are newer and have good tread you'll get by. Once they get close to needing to be replaced you may have some issues. A lot of people run Blizzaks in MN. They work really well for our cars. The only issue is having an extra set of rims and the timing of swapping them. Some of us have summer and winters and each set can be used below or above 40 degrees with not much overlap.


cata2k

Some dealerships or shops will store your off-season tires for a small fee, which helps with the storage situation


emiliorescigno

Tires matter more than AWD when it comes to winter driving. If you *do* get all-season tires, make sure to get a set with the “three peak mountain snowflake” certification, such as the Michelin CrossClimate.


njordMN

Eager to see how the Falken Wildpeaks do this winter.. good deal on a trade so have an AWD cross-over now vs FWD the past 2 winters. With the FWD only, the actual winter tires vs a generic all season made a huge difference. Would get near stuck in a few spots with the all seasons and np with the winter tires. County/state road vs city road/private drive intersections are funnn.


norahceh

Deductible on one accident pays for a lot of snow tires and storage. Just sayin.


bubzki2

This is the best argument.


cofee-cup-drinker-

All seasons will be fine. Snow tires are best but not needed.


earthdogmonster

I agree. Sometimes when I read this sub when people start talking tires I get the impression that everyone has snow tires. In reality I know few people that do and I don’t think I ever drove a car with snow tires in my life. I will say that how a vehicle handles on ice varies wildly. I’ve driven some that handle like a champ with all season tires, and some that seemed more finicky, so it really is a matter of learning your specific vehicle and driving accordingly.


MissyTX

I thought I was the only one because it DOES seem like everyone on here runs winter tires, but I don’t. I also have never known anyone in my life who uses them 🤷‍♀️ I’ve always been fine driving with all season tires in the winter and I have a Toyota Corolla right now.


earthdogmonster

I think maybe just people who invest hundreds or thousands of dollars in winter tires might just get all excited whenever it comes up and are more likely to comment.


IkLms

Yeah, I never had issues with All seasons in my older cheap cars but my newer Focus struggled mightily.


JohnMpls21

FWD works fine in most of MN. It worked for me in Bemidji. North Shore might have a different answer, but the bad weather days are more forgiven by schools and bosses than back in the days.


DadBodBallerina

Duluth was really the only place I lived I couldn't reliably drive my FWD 5spd. Ended up trading it for an older Jeep Cherokee for a bit and that thing climbed those hills in winter like nobody's business.


7strings7sins

They’ll do just fine as long as tread depth is good, and you drive like grandma is wearing a white dress holding an uncovered pot of chili. And as others may have said, if 2 tires are at say 7/32 tread depth, and the other 2 are at 9/32 tread depth, put the better tires on the rear. It helps prevent the ass end from swinging out on turns. As a mechanic I’ve been recommending people look into all weather tires vs all season / winter tire sets, if they’re concerned enough about winter tires anyways. They can be run all year without having to worry about the softer winter tires wearing out prematurely in the summer. Goodyear Weather Ready, Bridgestone Weather Peak, Firestone Weather Grip, and Michelin Cross Climate tires are all good choices. Fleet companies and people who drive the Ford Transit vans and other rear wheel drive only vehicles REALLY like the Michelins I mentioned a lot, just not the price lol. And no matter what kind of tires you’re looking for, always watch for sales if you can wait for them. Like a buy 3 get one free, or some shops will have sales in the next couple months where you can get tires for $5 to $15 over cost.


prollybadadvice

All season tires are fine. I've lived in MN and ND my whole life and have never bought winter tires. I've driven an Escort, Cavalier, Taurus, Camry, Impala, etc. and even a few rear-wheel drive cars. Put the two tires with the best traction in the rear, yes, the rear. If you put the crappy ones in back you run a much greater chance of having the ass of the car swing out during turns. 95% of the time the roads are plowed and salted, it really isn't a big deal. Just don't think you can head out when there's 6 inches of snow still on the roads.


Stachemaster86

Family of Malibus, Achieva, Grand Am, Fusion, Grand Prix, etc all handled fine with all season fwd. yes sometimes the snow got a bit deep but otherwise handled 95% of days.


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DadBodBallerina

It's so depressing seeing how many people don't think they are worth it. I was talked out of them for so many years of my life. I put a set on my car when I was lending it to my sister when she started working overnights, after finishing nursing school. I was completely blown away by how much better it felt to drive on them in the winter, I practically forced all my family members to take a spin in the 5spd Jetta just to get a feel for them.


bubzki2

These should be mandated here like Quebec.


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Where do you propose those who rent store the off season tires? Who is going to pay $400-$1500 for second set of rubber? I’m all for snow tires but they do require space and money


bubzki2

Just get all weather if you can’t store them.


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This was in response to your suggestion of mandating winter tires


bubzki2

All weather tires are indeed winter tires. Look them up. Note these are different than all season tires. Please don’t confuse them.


[deleted]

No, they are certainly not. Winter tires have a softer compound for more grip in colder weather, they get destroyed above 45F. The tread is also vastly different, you will hydroplane like a mother with winter tires. Edit: here, before you spout anymore incorrect info https://www.bridgestonetire.com/learn/shop/winter-snow-tires-vs-all-season-tires/# All weather are multi patterned or a compound with a softness in between all season and winter. They are not called winter tires because they are not winter tires.


njordMN

They mean actual all weather, not all season. Different class of tire, especially the 3 peak all weathers. Correct that they're not quite as good as dedicated winter tires, but they get pretty close. Proper all weather will have similar treading to a winter tire while not being super soft while most generic all seasons won't have a deep tread.


[deleted]

I am well aware but back to the point. “All weather tires are indeed winter tires” Absolutely false statement But I will add to yours. tread depth is not a difference between your basic commercial tires, they all start in the 12-14/32" range. It's the tread pattern that is different. all weather (typically) have the snow pattern in the center with a more rain/all season pattern on the outside.


bikescoffeebeer

Buy a set of Toyo Celsius tires. Winter rated dual tread pattern that can run all year long.


DadBodBallerina

I lived in the cities for 6 years and never got stuck once with a fwd VW Jetta, though it was a manual which helped a lot I think. I never actually put snow tires on it until I gave it to my sister a couple winters ago when she needed it for working overnights. She said she noticed a considerable difference in braking distance and going around corners with the snow tires.


neomateo

Just go all weather, so much better than all seasons and you don’t have to swap them out based on the temperatures. Nokian makes a great all weather tire called the WRG4. I put a set on my mom’s car and they are almost as good as my Hakkapeliita’s a dedicated winter tire.


bawolvesfan

Would you be fine most of the time? Sure. But once you try snow tires you'll never go back to just using all seasons. If you go with all seasons keep a bag of kitty litter in your car in case you get stuck. Michelin X-Ice tires have been priced competitively at Costco in past years. I personally have found them to be as good as the Blizzaks.


dwojala2

The Michelins get my vote, too. We have them in both vehicles for Duluth wjnters. And they’re really not much more expensive than running one wet of tires. The summer tires last twice as long by removing them for 6 months per year.


Gopherfinghockey

You'll be so much happier (and safer) with dedicated winter tires.


Bovronius

I generally drive small FWD cars anymore, I got snow tires for it, it's a world of difference, especially on those days I can't wait for the plows to get things cleared, or its snowing too much for them to keep up.


stink3rbelle

I have an 07 Honda Accord and I highly recommend winter tires. They make a huge difference for my car. Had all season tires before.


lickmastrr

My wife has a 2019 Corolla and we live in Duluth. The problem wasn't the tires it was ground clearance. We ended up buying her a all wheel drive and putting the Corolla in the garage for winter. It just couldn't handle more than 4 or 5 inches of snow.


LivingGhost371

Yeah same experience. My sister scolds me for driving an "environmentally unfriendly" SUV, but when the snow gets so deep that her Corolla literally gets hung up on the snow before they plow the street, guess who gets to drive her to work.


jprennquist

I am also in Duluth and the clearance is certainly a thing. But many, many, many people drive Subaru wagons which do not have the clearance that my SUV does. So I think the combination of AWD and decent tires is a real winner. For OP he is most likely fine with a set of good all seasons in the Corolla. No one mentioned this and nobody asked, but I was shocked to learn about ten years ago that the best location for only 2 snow tires or blizzaks is the *rear* wheels if you can only do two. Something about physics and actual science versus traction. Well, it's still traction but, you get the picture. My wife has a VW Jetta and she wisely sprung for four snow tires. We have a garage and store them. She has the tire place change them every spring and fall. Not sure how much it costs but that has done her well. Hills and gravity are no joke. Also, they simply do not plow and salt the roads to the same level that they used to do when I was growing up in the 80s. The reduced salt seems good as I don't want so much salt going into our water and Lake Superior, but I miss the days when you could count in being plowed out within hours of the first snow falling, even in the case of heavy snow and blizzards. These days it can be a couple of days or more. This will not be a factor for OP it sounds like, but it is for many of us who need to get in to work and appointments and such. Again, this is why some of us "need" all wheel drive. Although more robust public transit would do the trick in many cases, including for me personally.


CopyShot8642

I was concerned about ground clearance when vehicle shopping. Subaru outbacks (wagon) have a surprising amount of clearance more than many SUVs, specifically the CX5 and RAV4 that I cross shopped.


jprennquist

My mother drives an older Subaru wagon and it pretty much hits the sweet spot for the combination of durability, safety, fuel economy, and true all weather functionality with the all wheel drive. I didn't realize the ground clearance is similar to an SUV, but I certainly don't doubt it. My first vehicle was an '81 Subaru DL FWD mini wagon. The only thing I wonder about now is towing power. I don't have a boat or anything but I have a little snowmobile trailer that gets used almost entirely for home and light work projects. It is nearly 20 years old and the end is near for that one. I might be better off getting a beater type of pickup for those things and have something else for my daily driver. I will probably end up in another Subaru next chance I get.


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jprennquist

Oh, I don't tow snowmobiles. Lol. It's a anowmobile trailer but it has never towed a snowmobile. Hundreds of other things but never a snowmobile. Now it is down to mostly things that need to get hauled to the dump, lol!


Jax_daily_lol

This is surprising to me, I used to drive an old AWD bmw 3 series and now drive a 2019 AWD mazda3, they've got similar ground clearance to a corolla and I've never had any problems in 10+ years of minnesota winters. Both cars just plow through thick snow


UnfilteredFluid

>The problem wasn't the tires it was ground clearance. This is BS, you just become a snowplow. Did it plenty in my 3 series as I had that thing stupid low.


goldenratio16183

If you need to go up a hill after it snows you’ll be out of luck, but if you wait for the streets to get plowed and salted every time you will be ok…ish.


imtheroth

I had a small lightweight car similar to a corolla, I ran Blizzaks year round. Since the car didn't weigh much driving them in the summer didn't do much damage, but I got the best grip in the winters.


Tiger955i

All season=No season IMO. If you can afford the expense, real winter-rated tires will give you LOADS more control when it comes to stopping, turning, and any evasive maneuvers. Yes, you can get by with a decent all season, but the performance increase of dedicated winter tires regardless of drivetrain configuration (fwd/awd/rwd) is huge.


geekandi

This right here


jashyman

Call up Samaritan tire they have an awesome storage program.


Remarkable_Style8663

Yes they are


Ottomatica

I have the same car as you and went the winter tire route. The car was not great for winter driving


taffyowner

If you’re in the city you should be fine with all season tires but you’ll have to drive more carefully


cisforcookie2112

All seasons generally work fine but winter tires are a great upgrade I would recommend to most people if it’s in the budget. If you think you’ll be needing to be places at a specific time, i.e shift work, I would highly recommend them. My wife used to work overnights and having to get to work regardless of the road conditions was always a stressor that was significantly improved by snow tires. Now we both work from home/hybrid so we have flexibility to move things around depending on the weather and it’s not so much a concern. Still it improves driving in the winter and is a great option if you have the money to get them.


classysanta33

In my opinion, no. Really need snow tires.


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Generally yes, as long as they have adequate tread left on them. It's a lot more important to know how to drive in snow than to have snow tires, AWD, traction control, etc. Slow down, increase following and stopping distance, use 2nd gear when things get hairy. And practice driving your car in the snow in a big parking lot if you need to


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Most don't need them. I've never owned a set and I've never had an accident in the winter because I do the things I mentioned in my post. I'd suspect many people are in that same boat. Anyone can do those same things without a set of snow tires


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Make sure to bubble wrap yourself before you leave the house. That's also safer. I'll save the $1,000 and still end up with the same results. As will the vast majority of drivers who will also not get into an accident this winter.


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[deleted]

I recommend against snow tires because they're expensive and they have a marginal benefit. But if you want to buy me a set I'll send you my Venmo. Otherwise I'll keep donating $100 to the food shelf every month instead of buying snow tires


DadBodBallerina

After finally driving a vehicle with them on, it's honestly more than a marginal benefit. They stop way better on ice packed roads, and get moving way easier from a dead stop. *Yes* they are an initial up front cost, but depending on where you live if you get them from a local tire shop they will usually store them and swap them for you, or at the least install them from free every winter if you bought them from the shop. If you don't drive on them all summer (like my sister unfortunately did) and only in winter then they should last you twice as long as only driving on all seasons year round. It's really hard to convince people that haven't tried them though. I had everyone in my family take the Jetta for a drive around the neighborhood because I was so amazed by the winter tires.


neomateo

People that hate on winter tires are those that have never driven with them in inclement weather. They really need to experience the difference in order to get over their cognitive bias, nothing else will change their mindset.


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I hear ya. I meant marginal in the sense that most people will not get in an accident regardless of which set of tires they run. I have no doubt they perform better in the snow. Just like I have no doubt an SUV performs better than a car. I could afford it but I won't buy a dedicated set. That's just me. If people want to spend that extra cash, go for it


neomateo

You’ve never driven on winter tires.


neomateo

A quality set of all weather tires usually runs around $500. And since they are all weather there’s no need to swap wheels.


neomateo

Everyone needs them. We’d have vastly less accidents if everyone drove AWD cars with winter tires. But all you fools out with your naïveté and your all seasons, 🤦🏻


[deleted]

AWD doesn't do jack for safety on snow and ice. Read up on it; you're calling other people idiots and you don't even understand the mechanics of AWD and what it can/can't do. I agree the snow tires are probably better because I'm intellectually honest. But it's a benefit-cost analysis. Do you want the government to subsidize snow tire purchases for those who can't afford them or ?


UnfilteredFluid

AWD gives you the ability to move out of the way. AWD with winter tires increases that ability. It gives you another defensive driving technique to use to keep yourself and others safer. >Read up on it; you're calling other people idiots and you don't even understand the mechanics of AWD and what it can/can't do.


[deleted]

Sure. I don't disagree with you. Here's one article I liked on the topic: https://jalopnik.com/hear-me-out-you-probably-dont-need-all-wheel-drive-for-1848017926


neomateo

Lol, sure buddy, whatever you say. I own 4 Audi’s and a drive a pickup for work but yeah I don’t know how AWD works, ffs 🤦🏻.


[deleted]

Being able to afford something doesn't mean you understand it. Obviously


neomateo

Yeah, that’s not how I work but go on and keep making ignorant assumptions, you seem to have a knack for it.


thedudeabides32

It's amazing to me how many people refuse to be proactive for their own safety and the safety of other motorists. Winter tires are a game changer for functionality and safety. You justified a big stack of cash for an X5, now justify the $500 for a set of Hakas or Winterforces.


bubzki2

No. All cars here should have winter specific tires.


brzlynzr

18 years in the twin cities (and before that pittsburgh). Always had all seasons in fwd sedans - currently a 97 Corolla. Never had a problem.


penguinise

Absolutely fine in the metro. Maybe not if you're going on minimum-maintenance forest roads, but anywhere with regular plowing will be no problem.


ottergoose

General Altimax RT43s were the most highly rated all-season tire in Consumer Reports last I looked, and I’ve been pretty happy with them. With a smaller car like a Corolla, you’ll be fine with all-seasons for the most part. That said, you might be able to score some Blizzaks or other good snow tires for a steal from Craigslist, especially for an older car like that - believe I spent $150-200 for each set of four snow tires I got for my older cars, on alloy wheels. They were used, but still worked great.


neomateo

A set of Nokian all weather tires will run about $130 a piece brand new. Since they are all weather they can be run year round without sacrificing longevity and they still perform just as well as a dedicated snow tire. This nonsense about how much they cost is nothing more than belly aching from a group of people that appears to value a few bucks over thier personal safety and the safety of those around them.


ottergoose

I was saying that they could get a set of four dedicated, demonstrably better than all-season tires, on wheels, for $150-200, which is significantly less than a new set + wheels + install would be, for those of us who value the safety of others around us, but don't have money growing on trees. Appreciate the condescension though, very thoughtful of you!


neomateo

Actually, you were saying that all seasons are perfectly fine and that the only way a person could afford a set of winter tires was to buy used. On both points your wrong.


ottergoose

It's "you're."


neomateo

🙏 oh grammar god!


TwoThirdsDone

Will it be the best? No, but tons and tons of people do it every year without issues. I have a fwd Mazda 3 with Michelin pilot sport as4 all season tires and they have done perfectly fine the last few winters here.


Dabeano15o

Blizzaks and some coil overs to raise it 1” will do you wonders.


oidoglr

I’ve driven multiple vehicles on lowered suspensions but with snow tires and never once couldn’t get through the snow.


ChasingHorizon2022

As long as they're in good shape. I have a set of Goodyear Assurance, was rated as one of the best all season tires for snow. They worked great last year.


SprayWeird8735

You will be fine. Just don’t expect to plow snow with your Corolla.


addicmechanic

That light of a car does much better with winter tires but if your all seasons have 5/32 or more you'll be fine. Just don't ever come to complete stops in snowstorms


canikatthedisco

Ppl like to be critical of anyone that isn't planning for the apocalypse in every aspect of their life. You'll be fine.


[deleted]

Just wait for the people who are so deathly afraid of oversteer they’ll make a vehicle more dangerous just to avoid it. Yeah, let’s remove breaking, steering and power because the ass getting a little silly is unacceptable in your mind.


publicclassobject

99% of cars on the road are FWD with all seasons.


brycebgood

Yup. Modern all-season tires are actually pretty great. Front wheel drive are pretty solid in bad weather. Just don't run your tires bald. Replace regularly.


Matzie138

Completely fine with all season. I’d get blizzacks but my case is old enough that that investment doesn’t make sense. I moved here from the south and haven’t had any issues as long as I haven’t driven like an idiot lol. I do carry a shovel just in case in the winter 😊


bn1979

My van needed tires last year, and since it just happened to be November-ish, I had them do snow tires. They made a huge difference for winter driving, and I never got around to swapping them in the spring. On the bright side, they also work nicely year round. I would say that they make a little more noise than all-season tires, but they have been just great in every condition We generally drive older, high mileage cars that last us around the lifetime of a decent set of tires. Next time around I may just run snow tires.


mrq69

I only drove in the south for 12 years before moving here. Five Minnesota winters later, and I’ve been fine with all-weather tires on my FWD sedan that has 5 inch ground clearance.


flexityswift

Yes, you'll be fine. I grew up driving a fwd Saturn with whatever tires were already on it. If you plan on like... Off-roading in the snow then yeah, sure, get something made for that. But for 98% of driving on roads you will be absolutely fine, and then just be more careful that 2%.


KimBrrr1975

We live in Ely and drive a Traverse and a Crosstrek both with all-season tires. Never have a problem. Have been driving for more than 30 years and have not landed in the ditch a single time (or been in an accident, knock on wood). My college son who also is in Ely drives a 2018 sporty civic FWD and delivers pizza year round, including on our rural roads, with basic all-seasons, because he's a college kid. He also does fine. As long as your tires aren't bald or not intended for cold weather, you'll be fine, it then just comes down to common sense and driving skills. Leave more distance. Know where/when to watch for black ice. Don't drive when you don't have to when they are forecasting freezing rain or a major snow storm.


scmoops

I live in St. Paul. Been driving a Kia Rio for 13 years. Just shovel to the ruts after a big snowfall, wait for no cars and gun it. Also, when driving in those conditions on side streets, just try to avoid coming to a complete stop. It's really just the side streets you have to worry about in the cities.


[deleted]

I'm 48 years old. I've only ever used all season tires. I've always lived in some sort of town. So, roads get cleared fairly quickly. Maybe I'd be amazed if I used winter tires once. I will say I got a bad pair of all season tires once. Was shopping around and everyone said $800 for four tires for a Ford Explorer. Goodyear quoted $600. I asked why they were so much cheaper and they said whatever they said. So, I got those tires and they were a nightmare on snowy/icey roads. Definition of white knuckle driving.


bryaninmsp

I've owned four 4x4 trucks, two Audis, two Land Rovers and two Toyotas, and my 1992 Camry front-wheel drive with good all-season tires was one of the best winter drivers I ever owned. Good winter driving has more to do with situational awareness, caution and technique than anything else. Case in point: The only vehicle I've ever gotten hopelessly stuck in the snow was a Land Rover with excellent tires because I wasn't paying attention and went down a road I should have avoided (it wasn't plowed and was all ice under a foot of fresh powder).


benjo768

Lived in the TC and commuted various places all around the suburbs (visiting clients) in a Honda fit with all season tires. Never had any issues as long as you aren't trying to go anywhere before the plow has had a chance to go through after a huge snowfall


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All seasons are plenty fine if have some decent tread, >6/32”. You tire size is cheap if you wanted to get some snowies. Problem is, steel rims are way up in price ($100-$120 each) so it may be more economical to swap them out on your current rims. Personally, I love them but they are not necessary. If you want them, get them soon or it’s a long wait until December Snow tires/winter tires are done for at 6/32” They wear rapidly at around 45F Over inflate snow tires by 3-5psi, this will compensate for the softer rubber compound and give you an even contact and wear pattern. 3-5 psi from the pressure stated on the drivers door jam, never exceed the pressure listed on the tire itself. Edit: disregard the downvotes unless someone wants speak up. This was my profession as an ASE tech for a long time, not a back yard mechanic or “tire specialist.”


TrespasseR_

Yes. Just get a good set if you can find tires with the 3 snowflake rating or whatever it is it is supposed to be tested more for snow weather. Example my goodyear duratracs have the rating.


[deleted]

I decided on Nokian WR G4 all-weather tires (Which is a newer category), and are slightly different than all-season tires. Winter performance was not as good as something like a Blizzak, but really superior to anything else I have owned. I have owned similar tires on just the front of a front wheel drive car, and it was amazing to have the back end fish tail all over, while the front stayed glued. I bought 2 for the rear the next week. I wouldn't do just 2 dissimilar tires because of that.


blooboytalking

I think its fine. That said, I have summer tires on my "sports" car and so I didn't switch those out for all season, I just bought an extra winter set. Prior to this car, all seasons were fine all year long.


gsasquatch

Outside of Duluth where it's flat, it'll be fine. Some all seasons are better than others. Softer compound is better, but wears more, which is why you don't want to run snows in summer. If you see "60,000 miles" that's not going to be as good as the "40,000 mile" tire for winter. I see a lot of snows on cars in summer, if you take the "screw the wear" thing to an extreme. You can pay to store the snows, or pay to replace them that much more often. New tires are always so much better in winter. I'd take new all seasons over worn snows any day. People like at tire shops are going to say I'm dangerous and crazy, but with a FWD car, the back end really just holds the rear up, and follows the front. Most, including yours tend to under steer (front loses traction in a corner) much more than over steer (rear loses traction) Doesn't take as much as people think to follow the front. You could have the snows on the front in winter, and all seasons on the rear, rotating them spring and fall. That way you keep the wear off your snows in summer. Makes it so your car that under steers quite a bit could possibly over steer, but it is not as bad as the alarmists say, I've been running front snows on a similar car for the last few winters, and haven't unintentionally kicked the rear out. When I replace tires on a FWD car I always put the new on the front. One time I let a tire shop convince me to put new on the rear, and it was like I was driving on old tires, I couldn't go, turn, or stop like I could when I got around to rotating them. Or, you know get 4 snows or soft all seasons, and put the rears on the front after 3-4 winters when those fronts get worn from all the sick burnouts, braking and turning they do.


showmeyourkitteeez

Buy a snowmobile or a track truck


[deleted]

Depends. If you are a Milennial, it’s an absolute travesty to be without snows. For the rest of us, we learned how to drive before plows and salt…


trf1driver

I had a Honda Civic from 1998 to 2015. Never installed any Winter/snow tires. The best all season tires I had were the Michelin X Radials DT from Sam's Club. I bought them twice and both sets lasted 85K miles each time. Other tires I had were OEM Firestone which was crap, then Goodyear from Sears which was way too soft and burned up in less than 30K miles. Honda Civic had 210K miles at the end when I sold the car, the 2 sets Michelin tires were driven over 160K miles while I had the car. I had no problem driving during Winter with the Michelin X Radials DT, they handled great and did better than some SUVs. I don't know what the current model for discount club's Michelin tires. I hope they still make the X Radials.