Ten Reasons Why Your Next Lexus Should Have All-Wheel Drive
12-23-13 | 02:12 PM
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12-23-13 | 06:42 PM
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No. The issue is the rubber compound and the tradeoffs that are made when it comes to the tread pattern on all season tires. In order for them to be able to handle high summer temps, the compounds get hard below about 40-45 degrees F. Hard compounds reduce grip, even on dry or wet pavement. Allseasons also have less aggressive tread patterns to compromise smooth quiet ride, fuel economy, tread wear. Winter tires have no such compromises.
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12-23-13 | 06:57 PM
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12-23-13 | 08:55 PM
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Shouldn't be all that rough of a ride on the tire's part, especially considering the tall profile and the relatively soft rubber-compound for off-road traction. Any roughness in the ride is more likely to be from the firm off-road springs and shocks. Noise, though? Yes, with a block-tread pattern like that, you're probably going to get at least some road noise.....just how much depends on how aggressive the pattern is.
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12-23-13 | 09:04 PM
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Shouldn't be all that rough of a ride on the tire's part, especially considering the tall profile and the relatively soft rubber-compound for off-road traction. Any roughness in the ride is more likely to be from the firm off-road springs and shocks. Noise, though? Yes, with a block-tread pattern like that, you're probably going to get at least some road noise.....just how much depends on how aggressive the pattern is.
12-23-13 | 11:15 PM
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An AT tire will have much better grip, but it will have the same drawbacks when it comes to rubber compounds and temps, and the tread patterns aren't specifically designed for snow.
If you don't do any off-roading regularly, you don't want to drive around on AT tires like that all year either. Loud, rough.
If you don't do any off-roading regularly, you don't want to drive around on AT tires like that all year either. Loud, rough.
12-24-13 | 03:09 AM
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Went from all season to all terrain tires on the family Explorer. I can attest to much increased road noise and a slightly rougher ride. Tires are heavier than all seasons. After a year there is slightly more wear and the tread life of the tire is rated lower, but it is much better off road and in the snow. Trade offs, pick and choose what makes the best compromise for your use
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