Re: winter tires
 

the nokian wr-g2 is an all season but transport canada has approved it to be sold as a winter tire as well. Its a high performance all season but you could say its a winter tire as well.

bottom line is just dont buy **** all season tires.

Re: winter tires
 

Yes, again, not saying they SUCK, just in comparison.
All season tires are "jack of all trades" and master of none.
So needless to say, you want EXCEPTIONAL performance during winter, use winter tires. You want EXCEPTIONAL performance during summer, use summer tires. Pretty straight forward. I'm a marketing field rep so i drive around A LOT for work every day, so I think the extra performance benefit with winter tires is well worth it.

My A4 came with Potenza all seasons, so def not a shitty brand.

Re: winter tires
 

I'd get Nokian if I could find them...otherwise, Bridgestone Blizzak work well, as do Dunlop Wintersport 3Ds.

Re: winter tires
 

I have a 2009 Audi A4 with 17", I heard I can get 16" steel wheels for the winter tires (I couldn't find 17" steel wheel, they are all alloy), anyone knows if that will work? thanks~

Re: winter tires
 

yeah I have 16's on my a4

Re: winter tires
 

what is the size for your A4? 205/55/16? thanks

Re: winter tires
 

Just picked up a set of Sottozeros 210 for 400$

205/55/16

as anyone have these before?

From what I've been reading they are a decent tire.

I've been quoted over 800 for the tires so I'm happy I got them @ the price.

Tirerack is pretty good!!

Re: winter tires
 

I've run all kinds of winter tires, GoodYear, Pirelli, Bridgestone, Dunlop...... In my opinion, any winter tire will get you through the Toronto winters. Just get a set of winter rims and tires and you'll be good. Also as a bonus, your more expensive summer rims can stay salt free. ;-)