mcpath

So how good is a winter tire in dry weather? Would it be to warm to put on now? in warm weather

ex-quattro PETE

I'd wait until the temps drop into the 40s-50s.

That said, I used to run my Michelin Pilot Alpins in 70s-type weather, and it wasn't all that bad. They float more when cornering and generally wear out faster in warmer weather, so it's not adviseable to use them in those conditions, but if you're willing to live with that and are going to take it easy, then you should be OK.

It also depends on the particular winter tire. The more dry performance-oriented winter tires like Pilot Alpin or Dunlop M3 will fare higher temps somewhat better than heavy-duty winter tires like Bridgestone WS-50 or Nokian Hakka Q.

mcpath

i know they are different. I do a lot of highway driving. So try think about how the winter tires hold up.

Grant@Tire Rack

You're looking at about 20-25,000 miles on one of the newer snow tires for wear. It's best to wait till the temps are below 50F for the best life and handling. These are designed to operate in a lower range of temps and when it't in the 70F or higher range, they are going to feel very soft.

[not Steve] Trac

I used to swap whenever the low temp of the day got below 50F at least 2x per week.

jprice@CPS

Some would be ok, some would not.

jprice@CPS

Nokian WR (some run them all year round)
Dunlop M3
Blizzak LM25

Those will do better in the dry than most other winter tires.

Audi Junkie

I know a Boxter owner who buys 1 set of snows, every year. His ONLY tires! WTF?

jprice@CPS

His boxster isn't an 'S'. . 'nuff said ;-)