tires wisdom? '88 80Q

[D Unsworth]

My two bits - I've been driving an AllRoad with Cooper CS4's in the V  
rating (225/55 17). Amazing thing is they have a 60,000 mile  
warranty. I've only been getting 20, but get a new set every fall on  
warranty for $225 for the set (just got the 3rd set last week) and  
they get around very well and stop surprisingly well. All seasons  
make some sense in Montana as you never know what the hell the  
weather will be. I have had quattros since '92 and seen lots of snow  
and ice. No problem with all seasons, as long as you start the winter  
with fairly new tread.

Mr. Unzio

On Sep 27, 2010, at 1:00 PM, quattro-request at audifans.com wrote:

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<<A good summary of any alll-season tire, regardless of the cost.>>

I have always heard that statement as conventional wisdom regarding  
"all season" tires. It used to be true. No longer. The Nokian WR G2  
is not cheap, but excellent in the snow, and _very_ good in the wet  
and dry. I would recommend them for any car needing a year round  
solution.
Tire compound technology combined with siping has come a long way in  
the last few years.