are pirelli 7000supersports good in snow?
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Define "good"
Better in snow than a summer tire? Yes. As good as a real snow tire? Nope. Not even close. The 7000SS is a so-called "all season" tire - which means it legally qualifies as a snow tire, if only barely.
If you want a tire that's actually good in snow, you need at least a dedicated snow tire. That means something like a Michelin Alpin, Dunlop M2, Pirelli 210A, or Blizzak.
For even better snow performance, downsize to a smaller wheel and narrower tire, and get something like the Nokian Hakka 1 or Hakka Q.
Best, of course, means studded tires.
Personally, I'd only run a 7000SS in winter if I live in a place where it MIGHT snow, and not much at that. If I know I'll be in snow, I'd get real snow tires.
DMoore
'00 S4
If you want a tire that's actually good in snow, you need at least a dedicated snow tire. That means something like a Michelin Alpin, Dunlop M2, Pirelli 210A, or Blizzak.
For even better snow performance, downsize to a smaller wheel and narrower tire, and get something like the Nokian Hakka 1 or Hakka Q.
Best, of course, means studded tires.
Personally, I'd only run a 7000SS in winter if I live in a place where it MIGHT snow, and not much at that. If I know I'll be in snow, I'd get real snow tires.
DMoore
'00 S4
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Re: Define "good"
thanks...
i live in the nyc area, so we get snow sometimes but lately it hasnt been that much at all.
i know that the 7000ss arent as good as a dedicated snow tire, but i was comparing them to the stock continentals that come standard on my car.
i was trying to decide on whether to wait til winter is over to buy rims and tires or to buy now.
thanks,
jay
i live in the nyc area, so we get snow sometimes but lately it hasnt been that much at all.
i know that the 7000ss arent as good as a dedicated snow tire, but i was comparing them to the stock continentals that come standard on my car.
i was trying to decide on whether to wait til winter is over to buy rims and tires or to buy now.
thanks,
jay
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No, but
they're better than RE730s; tried both in our snowstorm Sat evening (no flames, please; just wanted to see how each did). Both tires were pretty bad, so headed back to garage and got out the dreaded Subdivision, er Suburban.
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