If I continue using winter tires...
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vibration will cause a faster wear on bearings (if your snows are noisy, that is vibration)
tires will become more soft on the hot asphalt and wear faster also
but, I've been stuck there before and it was my more 'affordable' option at the time. it works.
tires will become more soft on the hot asphalt and wear faster also
but, I've been stuck there before and it was my more 'affordable' option at the time. it works.
The rubber on winter tires is 'softer' than on all-seasons, which helps stop and 'grip' in icy or snowy conditions. The tread on winter tires is also more aggressively 'cut' to better 'cut into' and grip snow. That's why winter tires are usually more noisy than all seasons. The greater 'cut' edges hitting hard asphalt is what makes all of the noise.
So, to answer your question... The main issue with using winter tires year round is that they will wear out A LOT quicker in warmer temperatures (ideal temperature for winter tires is below 7 degrees celsius) probably to the point that they'll be useless as 'winter tires' next season. If you do run winters in the warmer months, you'll probably notice them getting quieter as more and more of those 'grip' edges get worn away.
If you can only afford one set of tires, it's better to go with all-seasons. Not strictly as good as winters in ice and snow, but wear much better during the warmer months.
Cheers
So, to answer your question... The main issue with using winter tires year round is that they will wear out A LOT quicker in warmer temperatures (ideal temperature for winter tires is below 7 degrees celsius) probably to the point that they'll be useless as 'winter tires' next season. If you do run winters in the warmer months, you'll probably notice them getting quieter as more and more of those 'grip' edges get worn away.
If you can only afford one set of tires, it's better to go with all-seasons. Not strictly as good as winters in ice and snow, but wear much better during the warmer months.
Cheers
Yes, and that is the rational I use for keeping my fly open during winter months.
After using winter tires for a couple winter seasons, I recently left them on throughout the rest of the year. I would never use them again as winter tires after doing that though, so be prepared to dish out for a new winter set come next November.
