Summer tires year round?

ektaliptka · 01-31-2012, 11:49 PM

Does anyone have any suggestions on whether it would be better to get a decent all season tire or just go with summer tires year round..

i live in ARIZONA. (That means no snow, very little rain....for those that are googling weather.com)

Chriztofor · 01-31-2012, 11:53 PM

I use all season run flats all year round and i live in chicago. I just drive very slow when it snows.

3lusive · 02-01-2012, 12:25 AM

No snow = go for summers! There's no reason to have all-seasons when you don't actually have all of them.

zamboni · 02-01-2012, 01:35 AM

I prefer Michelin PS2.

electro-house · 02-01-2012, 01:41 AM

I live in AZ, no need for AS tires or winter tires out here. Myself nor anybody i know here make seasonal tire swaps. Maybe up north in Flagstaff.

TehKhy · 02-01-2012, 01:42 AM

I keep mine, currently running the stock Bridgestones.
When it snows, I park it and take transit. Paying for the bus four or five times a year is MUCH cheaper than 1500+ for 4 winters.

bkrM3 · 02-01-2012, 07:24 AM

Summer compound gets hockey-puck hard at temps under 40 degrees. Wet, cold roads are dangerous with summer tires.

That said, you live in the damn desert. You're probably fine.

Fred_Boosted · 02-01-2012, 07:28 AM

I know its not done in Great lake area. Even its raining now. Sigh...

tunachris · 02-01-2012, 07:34 AM

You don't need all seasons in AZ. Just get some Michelins, PS2 or PSS.

Sara · 02-01-2012, 07:44 AM

I live in New Orleans, and I run on my pirelli low profile's all year round. Granted it is January and in the upper 60's low 70's almost every week and never any snow here.

driverman · 02-01-2012, 08:22 AM

Given the weather in AZ, I'd go with max perf summer tires. Tirerack has road tests, user reviews and user surveys that will help you select which max perf summer tires.

The best handling tire seems to be Michelin's pilot super sport. But there are other good alternatives. It depends on what you want.

MonsterM · 02-01-2012, 08:43 AM

Second NJ winter in the row Sport Package summer RFT's OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

Myriad · 02-01-2012, 08:47 AM

I run Summers year round here in Richmond, if it snows (very rare) I stay home. If I need to travel in snow for work, I rent a car. I think in AZ you'd probably be fine.

MonsterM · 02-01-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Myriad

I run Summers year round here in Richmond, if it snows (very rare) I stay home. If I need to travel in snow for work, I rent a car. I think in AZ you'd probably be fine.

That is pure genius! Next time there is a snow storm on the horizon I will rent a Cobalt!!!

Myriad · 02-01-2012, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MonsterM

That is pure genius! Next time there is a snow storm on the horizon I will rent a Cobalt!!!

Yeah, if I need to travel for client meetings my company will either get me a rental and pay the gas or pay me a mileage rate. I take the rate normally because I would much rather drive my car but if need be I can rent. I grew up in PA and compared to up there people here can't drive in the snow, so I make a rule that if it snows here I don't drive anyway. Not me I have to worry about, but the other drivers on the road.

anerbe · 02-01-2012, 09:19 AM

In your region, go for UHP summer tires. However, if you really add a lot of miles commuting, I would look for a longer lasting summer tire with more tread depth / less aggressive compound. Burning a set of PSS every year driving straight is a down right shame.

dcat151 · 02-01-2012, 09:19 AM

I run summer tires all year round without an issue. But, the temperature doesn't get too cold here.

hammick · 02-01-2012, 09:37 AM

Assuming you have runflats replace them with a non-runflat when you need new tires. You can get the Continental mobility kit from Tirerack in case you ever get a flat. You will like the ride of the car much better without the runflats. If you drive you car hard get the PS2s. If not, get a good performance all season. Tirerack has reviews of all their tires. I think I put dunlops performance all seasons on my '08 E93. A good performance all season will last much longer than a set of PS2s.

ektaliptka · 02-01-2012, 10:00 AM

Thanks everyone. I am definitely going to go with non-runflats.

tbracing · 02-01-2012, 10:06 AM

Summers year round in Glendale

hipnotic · 02-01-2012, 10:56 AM

just get summer tires all year around. No need for nothing else unless you see rain or snow a lot.

roundle · 02-01-2012, 11:07 AM

I asked the question a few months ago. However, in Europe (Netherlands), you don't find a lot of "all seasons". In fact, for my car, none were available. Since it only snows a few times per year, and I'm not going to drive in to Germany (where snow tires are law), I ended up with the Michelin Pilot Primacy HP (W-Rated) non-RFT. So far, I'm really happy with them. I know that they are available in the states as well.

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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	I use all season run flats all year round and i live in chicago. I just drive very slow when it snows. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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3lusive Captain 21 Rep 959 Posts Drives: 2013 MINI JCW Hardtop Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (8)	No snow = go for summers! There's no reason to have all-seasons when you don't actually have all of them.
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electro-house Lieutenant 24 Rep 533 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	I live in AZ, no need for AS tires or winter tires out here. Myself nor anybody i know here make seasonal tire swaps. Maybe up north in Flagstaff.
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TehKhy New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 328i Sport Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I keep mine, currently running the stock Bridgestones. When it snows, I park it and take transit. Paying for the bus four or five times a year is MUCH cheaper than 1500+ for 4 winters. __________________ Khy. 2007 328i E90 6MT. Sport package, premium audio... so far.
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bkrM3 Major 73 Rep 1,388 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Main Line iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW M3 [9.50]	Summer compound gets hockey-puck hard at temps under 40 degrees. Wet, cold roads are dangerous with summer tires. That said, you live in the damn desert. You're probably fine. __________________ E90 M3 Space/Fox/6MT E92 335i BSM/Saddle/6MT - Sold
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Fred_Boosted Captain 90 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW 335i [8.00]	I know its not done in Great lake area. Even its raining now. Sigh...
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tunachris First Lieutenant 17 Rep 363 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Azusa, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 E92 [0.00]	You don't need all seasons in AZ. Just get some Michelins, PS2 or PSS. __________________ JB4, BMW Perf. Exhaust, DCI, Strut Brace, KW Series 1, Quaife LSD, Black Kidneys.
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Sara Lieutenant General 5791 Rep 17,879 Posts Drives: A car Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Nola iTrader: (6)	I live in New Orleans, and I run on my pirelli low profile's all year round. Granted it is January and in the upper 60's low 70's almost every week and never any snow here.
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driverman Captain 38 Rep 715 Posts Drives: 2008 328i 6MT - SOLD Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA iTrader: (0)	Given the weather in AZ, I'd go with max perf summer tires. Tirerack has road tests, user reviews and user surveys that will help you select which max perf summer tires. The best handling tire seems to be Michelin's pilot super sport. But there are other good alternatives. It depends on what you want.
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MonsterM First Lieutenant 15 Rep 319 Posts Drives: 09 328i SP Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Second NJ winter in the row Sport Package summer RFT's OH YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!
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Myriad Lieutenant 9 Rep 562 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (1)	I run Summers year round here in Richmond, if it snows (very rare) I stay home. If I need to travel in snow for work, I rent a car. I think in AZ you'd probably be fine. __________________ ZPP / ZSP / Navi
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anerbe Lieutenant Colonel 121 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: Red E90M 6MT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: BH, MI iTrader: (2)	In your region, go for UHP summer tires. However, if you really add a lot of miles commuting, I would look for a longer lasting summer tire with more tread depth / less aggressive compound. Burning a set of PSS every year driving straight is a down right shame.
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dcat151 Lieutenant 21 Rep 582 Posts Drives: 2006 330i 6MT ZSP/ZPP/ZCW Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gainesville, GA iTrader: (1)	I run summer tires all year round without an issue. But, the temperature doesn't get too cold here.
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hammick Private First Class 6 Rep 122 Posts Drives: '11 335d Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0)	Assuming you have runflats replace them with a non-runflat when you need new tires. You can get the Continental mobility kit from Tirerack in case you ever get a flat. You will like the ride of the car much better without the runflats. If you drive you car hard get the PS2s. If not, get a good performance all season. Tirerack has reviews of all their tires. I think I put dunlops performance all seasons on my '08 E93. A good performance all season will last much longer than a set of PS2s.
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ektaliptka New Member 4 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 08 E90 Sedan Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Phoenix iTrader: (0)	Thanks everyone. I am definitely going to go with non-runflats. __________________ "I'm not handling the money, driving the car and talking on the phone all at the same time"
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tbracing Lieutenant 22 Rep 413 Posts Drives: 1993 318I/ 2011 335i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: At home :) iTrader: (0)	Summers year round in Glendale
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hipnotic Major General 149 Rep 6,604 Posts Drives: e92 335i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: So. Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 335i coupe [7.00]	just get summer tires all year around. No need for nothing else unless you see rain or snow a lot. __________________
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roundle EXPAT 65 Rep 889 Posts Drives: 18 VW GTI;18 CX9;11 E91 N52 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I asked the question a few months ago. However, in Europe (Netherlands), you don't find a lot of "all seasons". In fact, for my car, none were available. Since it only snows a few times per year, and I'm not going to drive in to Germany (where snow tires are law), I ended up with the Michelin Pilot Primacy HP (W-Rated) non-RFT. So far, I'm really happy with them. I know that they are available in the states as well.
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