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I live in triad, NC area where it gets below freezing during the winter, however, we have little snow and ice.
I'm preparing to buy some new wheels and would appreciate some feedback on whether or not it's worth the hassle to put summer tires on the new wheels and keep the old wheels for winter use.
The key question is "for my justacooper will I see enough benefits from summer tires to justify the hassle of changing wheels twice/year?"
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I live in triad, NC area where it gets below freezing during the winter, however, we have little snow and ice.
I'm preparing to buy some new wheels and would appreciate some feedback on whether or not it's worth the hassle to put summer tires on the new wheels and keep the old wheels for winter use.
The key question is "for my justacooper will I see enough benefits from summer tires to justify the hassle of changing wheels twice/year?"
I lived in Raleigh for 2 years with the Mini and summer tires. No problem. Even drove through a lite snow with them (slowly). Obviously you won't have great grip for spirited driving when it's freezing outside, but that's just a few weeks per year.
Do you push your car real hard that you would really need Summer performance tires? Normally i am not a fan of all season tires, but for where you live they may be a good idea if you are not tracking,autocrossing or pushing the car to hard
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Just put on Pirelli PZero Nero All Season. I will run them through February and the switch to summer tires in March. I am in Charlotte and not 100% sure all season tires are needed in this area but I will not have to worry when I travel north or to the mountains.
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Hoppyum: 07 MC, 6 speed, Mellow Yellow w/black roof & stripes, Audio, DSC, fogs, bluetooth, Anthracite, Piano Black
2006 CR/B MCS JCW, RMW (Newman) Cam and RMW Street Header, JCW Suspension, H&R 19mm rear anti-sway bar, IE fixed camber plates, Mason Engineering lower strut brace, Continental ExtremeContact DW Tires, Red interior, Chrome, HK, RMW Tune, 223 WHP / 200 WTQ
Burn-em upus asphaltus ,04 MCS Indi Blue, Auto Climate Control,Cruise,Heated Seats, Nav,JCW Carbon Fiber shift knob, Blue LED Speedo and Tach, Front and Rear Fog lights, Sports Package with DSC, M7 Air Diverter, 15% Helix Pulley, Helix CAI, Aero Grill, 17 inch Rota RBs in Hyperblack
