Hi, Im new to the area (and my S2K) and was wondering if winters get bad enough in northern VA (Dahlgren to be exact) to need snow tires for the S or if all seasons will cut it.

thanks,
Will.

 

i asked the same and everyone told me to just go with all seasons.

 

never had a problem with good all-seasons (Pirelli Pzero Nero M+S or Bridgestone RE960AS)

 

samezies

 

this will be my 3rd winter with my S2000, and i have always kept the OEM RE050s on throughout the entire year. it snowed probably twice last year, and both times, the roads were generally clear and/or the snow was melted within 6-12 hours.

i've found that even if the temp drops to 30-40 degrees, so long as there isn't any snow or slush, the RE050s do just fine if you are gentle on the throttle and don't make any fast inputs (floor it through a turn, slam on the brakes, etc). i do drive more like a grandma when it gets below 40 degrees.

that said, one time i had to drive through the PA mountains to go to my folks' place in upstate new york, and it started snowing very hard. i had to follow tracks and go 40-45mph for at least an hour until i could get out of the mountains. all-seasons will give you more confidence in situations like that and perform better, but for 99% of the time, i don't think they're necessary if you drive very carefully in inclement weather from november - february.

 

awsome, thanks everybody.

 

i've been using extreme performance summer tires all year round for the past 3 years. just be smart and have a rudimentary understanding of the physics of your car and you'll be fine.

 

if you are really the Stig, then why need winter tires?!

 

^^

 

This.