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Originally Posted by hz101
Care to explain why? My area doesn't get too much snow, but it does get cold. Any thoughts on michelin pilot sport a/s 3+?
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All-seasons are a compromise between two actually properly designed tires. The MPSS are performance tires and ok down to say 45F or so before they start to slip and lose traction as the rubber hardens with the cold.
The all-seasons, like AS3, don't go much lower in temperature compared to the MPSS, but are much better at handling colder, wet conditions.
If you'll be driving during the winter, and if temperatures are consistently below 32F, then you should get winter tires. The rubber is designed to work at the low temperatures and not lose traction, plus their wet performance is much superior to all-seasons, especially if you run into icy patches.
PS: if you expect to drive in snow in any way, shape or form, get winter tires. All-seasons will not cut it with the low-end grunt the M2 has.
Hope that helps.