GenX Retread
Drag Racing Champion
- Location
- Canada
- Car(s)
- 2021 GTI Autobahn
I'll be completely honest, this is the first time ever in my life that I've had dedicated snow/winter tires (studless), and I'm sliding around all over the place. I'm guessing they're just not good on dry roads. I figured it was time to put them on because it was snowing and freezing and not going above 40ish most days. I guess I'll just have to adjust my driving style. I spun in fourth trying to pass a truck on the highway..
BRAND spanking new tires will be greasy for the first few hundred KMs. (This is invigorating if you forget... when you put new tires on your motorcycle.)
Otherwise, winter boots will have slightly better traction on dry asphalt below freezing, and somewhat worse on warm asphalt. As mentioned above, pressure comes into play of course. I actually run mine a little soft when winter hits for real.
There's literally no contest on snow/ice. Modern winter tires are amazing compared to what was available 30+ years ago.