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Originally Posted by krayzie
I've got the A/S 3 in 215/45/R17 87V on stock rims for use primarily during below freezing temps. I've ran it on ice and light snow and it's really only good enuf to keep me from wrapping a pole, it will make heavy use of the vehicle stability control system (i.e. more brake wear). On wet slush they actually have pretty good grip and stopping ability.
I've ran Dunlop SP Sport 01 A/S on a Golf GTI before for 2 winters (225/40/R18) and even on deep snow a few times. Never got stuck ever but it also relied on heavy use of ESP to keep the car tracking straight. Once I switched to dedicated snow tires the ESP only came on during icy conditions / fast turns.
These ultra high performance all seasons are great if you primarily drive on plowed or dry roads in the winter. They will get you home no problem if you suddenly get caught up by that snow storm, just drive cautiously at a slower pace.
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Exactly what I was looking for. I probably won't have the car out more than 2-3 times each winter in snow. When I do, I hope it's on plowed road or no more than 1-2 inches. It is, of course, possible that it would start snowing while I'm out, but I would not likely be more than 20 miles from home in with that kind of weather threatening. I was looking at the Pilot Sport A/S 3 and the Goodyear F1 Asymmetric A/S. The Goodyear is a bit cheaper, but with your review it looks like I'm going with the Michelin.