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Winter vs Summer Tyres - Performance Difference

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Shack, Mar 17, 2020.

  1. Shack

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    #1 Shack, Mar 17, 2020
    For those better versed in winter driving (in Europe), whats the performance difference (and feel) in terms of driving "hard" on winter tyres (in say 2-8 degrees C) vs 20+ degrees C in summer.

    The 488/Pista use winter tyres that are 285cm instead of 305cm and trying to gauge how much better 305cm summer tyres would feel?
     

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  2. buddyg

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    #2 buddyg, Mar 17, 2020
    Summer tires are night and day different for performance. The handling is 10 times better for one, traction is also greatly improved.
     
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  3. Shack

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    #3 Shack, Mar 19, 2020
    This is good as the car felt very "loose" and slippery on winter tyres at 3-5 Degrees C?
     

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