Extreme contact or... Ecsta?

[DocWalt]

Ok, thanks for the info! Much appreciated! I think the Dunlop 3D's are what I need then. I already have the fantastic OEM summer tires, so I don't need to worry about moderate temperatures much. I still won't venture out in 8 inches of snow unless I feel the need for hoonage

Nice studded tires, and they're even legal in PA! Too bad they'd be a massive waste of money, we don't ever see conditions that warrant their use, and even if we got a freak storm, I'd have no reason to go out anyway, haha.

[GordonRamsey]

[QUOTE=bluemax_1;36768]Winter is winter, but I'm sure we can all agree that winter in Texas is a little different than winter in Colorado or Alaska. Tire compounds are made for a certain heat range (because unfortunately, no one compound has optimal traction from below zero to 100+f temps. The cutoff point is more or less how often you see below freezing temps. All-seasons are OK if you're driving in above freezing temps most of the time and occasionally see temps below freezing. Once the mercury goes into the teens and lower, even most all-season tires start giving up some traction even on dry roads (because the compound needs to NOT get too soft when the temps are in the 80's and 90's or higher since the a/s will usually be driven year round).


I'm with DocWalt on the weather situation. I think DWS would be the best choice. i'm also excited to see how they perform in the weather.