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Old 07-02-2006, 07:17 PM
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Default How do the PS2 tires do in cold (30-40F) conditions, no snow .. ?
Because my RS4 is arriving in December (I'm up in Boston) and I don't feel like putting snow tires on for half a season.. my IS300 is just fine for snowy days.

The question is how the Michelin Pilot Sport SP2s handle in near freezing but dry conditions.

Bad idea?
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Terrible. The tires lose significant grip a those temperatures.
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So I'm hosed.. buying an RS4 with winter delivery and summer tires.. goddam new england
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Essentially unusable ? Any 1st hand experience?
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Around and below 30 they get very hard...really looses cornering grip and traction...hockey pucks.
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they're lousy at 80F, so I suspect twice as lousy at 40F.
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LOL When I search on the net it seems most people love them
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If you can afford an RS4, you can afford a wheel and tire winter package from Tirerack
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Exactly how fast do you expect to be going when roads are most likely to be dotted w/ potholes?
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Very bad. Below about 42F they get has hard as linoleum. I have had first hand experience with this.
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