I have read a few threads about winter driving and just wanted to know what everyones local experiences/tips etc about it.

As of right now, a dedicated winter tire set is out of budget.

Thanks all!

 

I run a set of all season tires in the winter and find that to be fine. I have summer tires in good weather that I prefer to use.

I know some people like to run winter tires. I do not think we get that much snow most of the time to worry about needing winter tires.

I think the MINI's front wheel drive does just fine in most situations.

 

Yes, the engine over the driving wheels helps, but ...

Summer tires: not good in snow/ice; not even very good in the cold.

All Seasons: better in the cold, and a little better in the snow than summers. Conti DWS seems to be king of the snow for an A/S tire.

Winter/snow tires: Best in snow and ice, but wears fairly quickly on dry pavement.

We're also making do with A/S tires all winter, but don't go out in very slippery conditions. We have a 4-wheel drive SUV for that.

 

Thanks all for the info so far, just a bit apprehensive since all I have ever driven have been AWD SUV's.

We have our Honda Element for the bad stuff, but the Mini is my daily driver.

 

yeah I'm not looking forward to this winter now that i'm lowered. Last winter in my Justa wasn't bad..... but nitto gen summers? Looks like i've gotta bust into my bank account.

 

My previous r50 I ran all-seasons without any trouble....just take your time and be safe. This year I have some blizzaks for the r56 and just from driving around on the dry pavement it feels like a 4x4 in comparison. Bring it on winter!!