After visiting tirerack.com it seems there are two options to replace the shiity stock tires with all-season tires. Dedicated winter tires are not an option - No storage space.
The options for the 205/50-17 are the Avon Tech M550 A/S and the
Kumho ECSTA ASX. I know there a few lovers for the Kumho's around. Now, anyone in love with the Avon? I want to make the best investment in tires for all-season.
So, some questions;
1. How are these tires in snow, say 3-4''?
2. How about rain?.
3. Thread life so far?.
4. Are they both years ahead of stock goodyears in all levels?
5. Anyone using other all-season tires on their 17''? Which ones? I saw these on mavis Continental ContiTouringContact CV 95. Any comments?
Now something I don't understand:I've read threads about using other size tire, such as 215/45-17 or 215/50-17 on stock 17'' rims. Are these sizes right?. What are the advantages of using these tires?. I thought wider tires were not better for winter. Could someone clarify this, and if other size tires should be better for winter than the Avon Tech or Kumho?
Thx.
The options for the 205/50-17 are the Avon Tech M550 A/S and the
Kumho ECSTA ASX. I know there a few lovers for the Kumho's around. Now, anyone in love with the Avon? I want to make the best investment in tires for all-season.
So, some questions;
1. How are these tires in snow, say 3-4''?
2. How about rain?.
3. Thread life so far?.
4. Are they both years ahead of stock goodyears in all levels?
5. Anyone using other all-season tires on their 17''? Which ones? I saw these on mavis Continental ContiTouringContact CV 95. Any comments?
Now something I don't understand:I've read threads about using other size tire, such as 215/45-17 or 215/50-17 on stock 17'' rims. Are these sizes right?. What are the advantages of using these tires?. I thought wider tires were not better for winter. Could someone clarify this, and if other size tires should be better for winter than the Avon Tech or Kumho?
Thx.
