What tires do I need in the winter in Seattle?
Registered User
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 583
From: connecticut
Rep Power: 0
winter tires
Definitely get winters. It preserves highest performance possible.
I got pirellis and the new Michelin winters for the 20s are supposed to be much better. More money but probably worth it!
Good luck
DRP
I got pirellis and the new Michelin winters for the 20s are supposed to be much better. More money but probably worth it!
Good luck
DRP
Registered User
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 60
From: NJ
Rep Power: 19
Get winter tires if driving 40 or below. Don't chance it. If you get in an accident a smart lawyer or police officer will look at the rubber and if its not recommended for the conditions you will be liable.
Stopping power with a summer tire in the cold is dramatically reduced as is adhesion particular under a emergency maneuver.
Do you really want to be cruising along at 65 mph and have to swerve or stop suddenly and then find out you can't or your car is handling drastically differently. Bad time to find out. Better to be safe than sorry.
Stopping power with a summer tire in the cold is dramatically reduced as is adhesion particular under a emergency maneuver.
Do you really want to be cruising along at 65 mph and have to swerve or stop suddenly and then find out you can't or your car is handling drastically differently. Bad time to find out. Better to be safe than sorry.
Registered User
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 64
Rep Power: 15
My 991S is not my daily driver, but I did have it out 2 or 3 times in the monsoon here in Portland over the last 5 days (record rains here, as well as Seattle. Apparently, remnants of a typhoon that hit Asia 8-10 days ago).
On both city streets and on the freeway, the car was stable and solid. No sliding, skidding or any concerns. Obviously, I was sensible with the throttle, but the rain is not an issue with this car.
On both city streets and on the freeway, the car was stable and solid. No sliding, skidding or any concerns. Obviously, I was sensible with the throttle, but the rain is not an issue with this car.
Hi TTCarrera -
Would you mind letting me know type/size of your winter tire set up. As I'm in Seattle, mostly worry about the wet rain as we rarely get any snow.
Some have said that I should move down to 19" and go narrower??? Any thoughts.
Thanks for your help.
Registered User
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 90
From: Connecticut
Rep Power: 0
1. Yes, a narrower footprint (width) tire is better in the snow.
2. Yes, tire with more pliability and sidewall, versus low profile, are better in snow, ergo and smaller rim both in diameter and width is desirable and generally recommended by manufacturers.
3. Snow tires have a different compound suitable for low temps which promotes optimum handling, summer tires are much less forgiving in "touchy" circumstances. As such, winter tires will suffer accelerated wear if not swapped out at the end of season due to the softer compound.
4. Michelins generally speaking and Alpins in particular are a great winter choice.
"Saving the money" ... always amuses when Porsche owner shares that sentiment when discussing issues of safety...Seriously? Minimally, if you want to "save" money, buy a set of year round all seasons, but trying to push a literal summer tire through seriously hostile weather, is asking for trouble, despite how many heroic tales of "overcoming the odds."
2. Yes, tire with more pliability and sidewall, versus low profile, are better in snow, ergo and smaller rim both in diameter and width is desirable and generally recommended by manufacturers.
3. Snow tires have a different compound suitable for low temps which promotes optimum handling, summer tires are much less forgiving in "touchy" circumstances. As such, winter tires will suffer accelerated wear if not swapped out at the end of season due to the softer compound.
4. Michelins generally speaking and Alpins in particular are a great winter choice.
"Saving the money" ... always amuses when Porsche owner shares that sentiment when discussing issues of safety...Seriously? Minimally, if you want to "save" money, buy a set of year round all seasons, but trying to push a literal summer tire through seriously hostile weather, is asking for trouble, despite how many heroic tales of "overcoming the odds."
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AUDIRS6
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
11
Oct 8, 2015 12:21 PM
horsepowerfarm
Automotive Parts & Accessories For Sale/Wanted
7
Sep 10, 2015 06:09 PM
