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Yes, the RE960AS are ultra high performance all season tires. I would say that in general, the ride is a little firmer due to the harder compounds used. In cold weather I'd say the RE960AS ride a little better than the stock RE050As. As Black Betty mentioned earlier, the RE050A's are not supposed to be used below 40 degrees as the softer rubber hardens up. Basically, you're giving up some grip/performance at the high end for something that will allow get you home in cold, rainy weather and will last you much longer.
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The RE960AS is an awesome tire. My wife's CTS-V pulled .92 G's the day I had them installed, and I wasn't even really pushing it at that point. The *only* downside to the tires is they tend to flat spot a little at night so the first couple miles are a little bumpy until they've warmed up. Other than that they ride/handle/brake/wear great.
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I picked up a set of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25s last year. I live in VA/DC but my family is in upstate NY. I couldn't be happier with the Blizzaks so far; they handle snow, sleet, and all the rest like a champ. Plus they are about the only tire that offers the Sport stock sizes (225/50 R18 & 245/45 R18).
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
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The best handling all-season tires will never handled or break better than the best summer tires. The compound in all season tires has to be harder so it will work better in colder temperatures. Softer compounds like the ones you find in summer tires warm up faster and grip better. And in colder temperatures the compound in an all season tire will not be a hard as a dedicated winter so it will eventually start to freeze and loose it's grip.
All tires are considered a compromise, but all season tires are the ultimate compromise. You are better off with a dedicated set of winter/summer tires.
That's the only way to get optimum traction all year round.
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I agree, I put the Pole Positions on my M35X and they were an
incredible improvement over the RSAs. Quieter, better wearing
better cornering, better in rain and snow...but not on ice
My G37XS came with Dunlop Sport Maxx tires....an even
greater improvement over the Pole Positions in every
respect including price.....But again we're talking about
a 4wd car.
If I had RWD I used for ski trips, I would consider how many trips and
how much snow driving you do. Good snow tires will get you the best
performance and will even outperform many 4wds with all season tires.
But....they wear very quickly on dry/warmer pavement, it takes
time to put them on and take them off, and you need a place to
store them when not in use.
You could rent a 4WD for ski trips....expensive I'll bet
Or you could buy another car that's 4WD..
Chains would not be good on that nice G.
incredible improvement over the RSAs. Quieter, better wearing
better cornering, better in rain and snow...but not on ice
My G37XS came with Dunlop Sport Maxx tires....an even
greater improvement over the Pole Positions in every
respect including price.....But again we're talking about
a 4wd car.
If I had RWD I used for ski trips, I would consider how many trips and
how much snow driving you do. Good snow tires will get you the best
performance and will even outperform many 4wds with all season tires.
But....they wear very quickly on dry/warmer pavement, it takes
time to put them on and take them off, and you need a place to
store them when not in use.
You could rent a 4WD for ski trips....expensive I'll bet
Or you could buy another car that's 4WD..
Chains would not be good on that nice G.
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