3.3TT All-Season / All-Weather

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Hello everyone!

I have decided to go with all-season tires since space is very limited where I live and that is my only option. I have been trying to find some locations to store my current stock/OEM summer tires but have had no luck. Currently in Yonkers 10704.

Could someone please provide me guidance and advice on the best route for tires? I have found four different ones online. Which would be the best and safest pick in the opinion of the forum? My greatest concern is driving in snow and ice; especially on steep hills.

Thanks all!

[ 2020 Kia Stinger GT RWD / 19-inch stock OEM STAGGERED WHEELS AND TIRES CURRENTLY ]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...toYear=2020&autoModel=Stinger GT&autoModClar=

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...toYear=2020&autoModel=Stinger GT&autoModClar=

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...toYear=2020&autoModel=Stinger GT&autoModClar=

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...toYear=2020&autoModel=Stinger GT&autoModClar=

 

[RedCal]

All of those are "ultra high performance" I've run the PS3's and they are scary in the winter, I would expect the others to be much the same... doesn't the dealer do storage? (or any dealer) I'd keep looking around... maybe a little north of the city would be a better bet

 

[Spaceme17]

I have owned a set of the Michelins, the Generals, and the Continentals in your list. All of these three are excellent tires. My preference is for the Michelins over the Continentals, then the Generals.

However, if you believe you will be doing a significant amount of driving on ice and snow especially on steep hills, you really should get a set of snow tires.

 

[2Slo4u]

The Conti DWS can handle the snow. Had them on my wife’s Audi S4 as a “winter set.” Have also had them year round on an Acura TL Type S. Handled winter weather and snow with no problems. Only negative is tire life. I could never come close to the stated mileage warranty.

none of these are a replacement for snow tires....

 

[MerlintheMad]

I run Nitto Motivo UHP A/S as my winter tires. But I also have AWD. This can make one over confident, I keep telling myself. As long as getting up and down dicey slopes isn't a real concern, any good A/S tire is going to work out; provided you drive well within the cornering, and especially braking, limitations.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Thank you everyone very much!

Yeah I would love to get snow tires which are dedicated for winter weather but don't have much choice or options. I will try to research more locations that can store my tires but truth be told I am a tad worried since I have never had to store tires; let alone at a third party location, so I am very worried.

How would the dealer "store" my tires? My biggest fear is that the tires (especially since these are pretty expensive summer ones) get damaged or used or stolen.

Any insight would greatly be appreciated.

Would it be better to purchase 18inch wheels and go with better all season tires on my car?

How bad will RWD and all season tires really be? Assuming I am NOT driving on ice but in a little bit of snow on the hills?

Thanks all!

 

[NS_Stinger]

Ditto on the Conti DWS, I haven't run them myself but I've done a ton of tire research over the years and they always recieve high praise for their winter competance while still managing to be a decent performance tire in the summer. Dont expect near the same dry grip as the factory Pilot Sports though.

 

[MerlintheMad]

How would the dealer "store" my tires?

I wouldn't start at the dealer. Find a pro shop that does wheels and tires. Locally, Wheel Werks has an entire off-site warehouse where they keep customers' tires and wheels. I have a shed, or else I'd be paying the c. $150 per year to store one of my sets.

How bad will RWD and all season tires really be? Assuming I am NOT driving on ice but in a little bit of snow on the hills?

You're just asking the same questions with different sentences. Nobody can tell you to do it or not. You have to decide based on what you know you'll be facing. If by "hills" you simply mean gentle, brief slopes, and as you say no ice, then you should be fine. But if you mean an actual HILL, that you have to slip to the bottom of, then no way José.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Understood! Thank you everyone!

One last question, and I apologize if I am overstaying my welcome in this thread, but would going with an 18inch or 20inch wheel be better for my 3.3TT RWD? Since perhaps the size will allow me to have better options for better all-season tires OR simply the change of size could work in my favor for inclement weather driving?

I will do more research on where to store my summer tires and try to get a dedicated set but if there is a WORST CASE SCENARIO then I rather make the best decisions to not only have the "best" all-season tire for snow and ice but also see if the size of the wheel plays a role.

Thank you all very much for your help and advice everyone! It really does mean a lot!

 

[MerlintheMad]

Square is definitely easier to find a selection of A/S. Narrower is better in winter.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

Thank you!!

 

[Dess]

Ditto on the Conti DWS, I haven't run them myself but I've done a ton of tire research over the years and they always recieve high praise for their winter competance while still managing to be a decent performance tire in the summer. Dont expect near the same dry grip as the factory Pilot Sports though.

I used those on a 2014 Lexus GS350 AWD and they were excellent in the snow. Highly recommend - not sure if they have proper sizing for the Stinger. I did not find them for AWD GT2.

 

[Transmetal]

I've ran snows on my cars for as long as I can remember. Always had another set of winter wheels and tires. Since crashing my Grand Prix, this will be the first time in over a decade that I'll be running all season tires. My awd GT came with 19" Michelin tires. I think they'll be scary compared to what I'm used to. Don't have the cash to spring for new snow tires and another set of smaller rims this year.

What else even fits our cars? I'd love to run the 18" gunmetal grey rims off a Genesis g70 but those cost a fortune. Only other thing I've seen that I know will fit is the 18" wheels from the premium model.

 

[WRXtoStingerGT]

We seem to be really limited by what good snow tires (or even all-season tires) can be put on our cars. (2020 GT RWD 19-inch)

If I go with all-season tires I will go with https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...toYear=2020&autoModel=Stinger GT&autoModClar= since that is what many people are suggesting and they also have fantastic reviews online.

 

[AristotsirA]

I had the 255 sw Conti DWS06 on 19x8.5 stock wheels for my S4. Ended up buying a winter wheel and tire set, got the 18x8.5 Enkei Raijins wrapped in 255 sw VikingContact7s. Good overall budget package and head and shoulders above the DWS in snowy conditions but I didn't like the softer compound on dry roads above 70 mph.

Even in MN the number of sub-zero or snowy days are seemingly few and far between; hard to justify the expense in most cases, but I have the Stinger 18" wheels and pine for a lighter setup so I'll probably throw winters on and then buy a set of nice staggered 19s with the DWS06 as my fair weather friends.

 

[Transmetal]

I had the 255 sw Conti DWS06 on 19x8.5 stock wheels for my S4. Ended up buying a winter wheel and tire set, got the 18x8.5 Enkei Raijins wrapped in 255 sw VikingContact7s. Good overall budget package and head and shoulders above the DWS in snowy conditions but I didn't like the softer compound on dry roads above 70 mph.

Even in MN the number of sub-zero or snowy days are seemingly few and far between; hard to justify the expense in most cases, but I have the Stinger 18" wheels and pine for a lighter setup so I'll probably throw winters on and then buy a set of nice staggered 19s with the DWS06 as my fair weather friends.

Huh? Do we live in the same state? There's plenty of snowy days here. I usually have to drive into work before the roads are even plowed. I run snow tires on all my cars. It's a night/day difference, even on our 16 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 4wd, going from 20" all seasons to 18" snows makes a world of difference. And sub zero days, there are plenty because I have to work outside those days, which absolutely suck.

 

[AristotsirA]

Everything is relative. I remember a lot more and persistent snowfall even a decade ago, but then I lived in a different area, worked a different job, parked outside, etc.

Now, even with hitting the road before 5a most days, my interstate commute is usually free and clear--only white stuff on the roads is salt. I park in a garage at home and at work; I don't even need a brush or a coat anymore (keep in the trunk just in case).

Sure there are snowy and cold days, but not the weeks on end like it used to be. Just have the April blizzard to look forward to each year just as I'm getting used to the idea of Spring.