Brake early, get some winter tires, Michelin CrossClimate 2s are the best at summer and winter if you can only do one set.
I got Michelin Cross Climate 2. I expected them to be so so compared to the Pilot 4 Summer I had on, but I’ve been really pleasantly surprised. They’re a bit softer (not always a bad thing) and they make me feel so much more confident and safe in cold weather.
We went from a continental "contact" tire which was supposed to be highly rated to the crossclimates. This is on a van. The cross climates are quiet and have a much better ride quality. I haven't driven them in snow yet, but the tread appearance gives me confidence. We also have similar MPG, meaning we haven't given up mileage, and it may have improved. I'm anticipating getting them for my car soon.
I bought some nice tires for my wifes car. The set of 4 and the install was about $1500
I did the same but went with a nokian tire. Love that tire. nokian is amazing. My ride improved and road noise was reduced.
I put a set on my Avalon. I thought they were great. Definitely dinged my gas mileage. They plowed thru standing water with ease. The wheel didn’t jerk and the car stayed true. Good in snow as well.
+1 Cross Climate 2. they're great in wet, snow, ice, and ...everything. Not just snow. Really grippy for the type of mixed-sleet, icy roads we get around virginia.
Cross climates all the way. They’re also excellent in rain.
Will just note my experience as it's been about 1-2k miles: To me, on the road new they are slightly slippery. Can't explain it but I personally don't mind it. This was in 40-50 degree temps before it dropped. Was breezing at 80+ weeks later taking the interstate from one side of PA to the other. 28-35 degrees out. They seem to ride better colder. And lastly, from prior reviews, you will lose about 2 mpg from the tires.
I purchased Michelins and within a year one developed a bulge in the tire sidewall. This bulge was not discovered until I had my tires rotated. It was on the inside of the tire and probably was there all along. They had a 50,000 mile warranty but the seller/installer Midas said the sidewall was not covered under the warranty! Read the warranties!
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