passnu2

iTrader: (33)

Okay so I am still waiting on my Summer Rims. Tires are in the garage already collecting dust

I have my (4) snow tires from Tire Rack on my car still. The new Michelin Alpina PA3 I think or something like that. They where brand new this last winter.

Anyway....Its ~ 70's now and wondering how bad is it to be on snow tires in this warm of weather. Looks like its going to be one more month before I see my rims so I will be in 70-80 degree weather. Good thing they are HP snow tires

Will I just burn the rubber faster on them Is it safe to ride on them in the heat

Thank you,

mitsuguy

iTrader: (2)

snow tires feel very squishy on hot pavement... its kinda disconcerting even, but they feel like the grip a ton at the same time, to an extent...

3-5 months is enough in hot weather to wear through a set of snow tires, depending on exact conditions... in a month, you would probably take 20-30% off of their life, and put them below 50%, where snow traction is going to start suffering...

passnu2

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Thats what I was afraid of. Thanks!

I will try to borrow some rims from a local for now.

steviej

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The PA3s are of a soft rubber design to help grip in the cold temps.
They will only be more pliable in hot weather and will lose tread faster as you noted.

steviej