FF Winter or All Season / Cold Weather Tires?

I have 2 sets and winters in Seattle are pretty mild. The way I see it is all seasons are an all year compromise. I’d rather have the best possible traction.

 

im using conti all seasons 40 miles north of NYC. i dont go out in the snow anymore.

 

I bought my FF to specifically go out in the snow.

 

I bought my FF with the express purpose of driving it in the winter. So I bought a used set of OEM wheels on eBay at a good price and mounted Michelin Alpins.

Sometimes if the salt is particularly heavy, I won't take the car out. I keep one of those flexible expanding hoses which are great in freezing temps and regularly spray especially all around the wheels, brakes, behind the wheels, the radiator and the under panels. I'm sure I don't get all the salt, but I try.

 

Ive had my 360 out in the snow twice but yet to do the FF. Maybe this year. If summer weather ever ends. It’s still in the 80s here.

 

Yes, they fit the 20" wheels, which is what I have. It is actually better to have a slightly narrower width. That results in a smaller contact patch with more pressure per square inch, thus better traction in snow.

 

I have loved my Michelin Sport All Season 4. Have done great in snow beyond my expectations.
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