This winter will be my first with the S. I have no intention of driving it in the snow (that's what my truck is for). But do I still need winter tires for just the cold weather?

I'm interested in the experiences of those who have driven on the S-02s on dry roads in the cold. Did the tires ever warm up? Were they hard to control or fine?
Thanks.

 

i thought that the so-2s suck in the cold weather i would always slide

 

Max,
I thought that was just how you drive normally Actually, he is right, below 45 degrees or so, they can be very slippery.

 

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Max,

 

I used my S02's last winter but I didn't drive in the snow with them (did it a couple times what a nightmare ) after that couple times I bought another car to drive in bad weather. In cold weather don't drive like a speed demon with the S02's. They don't grip as well.

 

DO NOT USE 02'S IN COLD TEMPS!!! You are asking for big trouble. Once the temps drop consistantly down to 40-45 I switch to my Blizzaks. I use my car year around, you have to change your driving habits almost totaly especially when snow and ice are on the road.

Common sense will get you through the winter. I generally use the snow as an excuse to sit home in front of the fire and have a couple extra cocktails since I am not going anywhere.

 

I leave my S02's on through the winter but only drive on them when it is not below 35 degrees. Between 35 and 45, you have to be very careful for the first 10-20 minutes till the tires are a bit warmed up (if you can call it that).

The NSX get's winter tires for driving in the cold on the non-snow days...

 

I leave my tires on throughtout the winter also - I drove it last winter on clear days and never had a problem. If you don't drive over-aggressive and just "cruise", you'll be fine. Just don't expect to have the same cornering ability!

 

I guess what I'm wondering is whether in cold weather the S0-2s would actually handle any worse than Blizzaks. Since Blizzaks and other winter tires just by their very nature don;t handle all that well, and since I'll never drive the S in snow, wouldn't it be a wash to just leave the s0-2s on?

Or is there a tire like a Kumho that is a decent compromise in cold weather?

 

Any "all season" radial will be a good compromise but why not just keep the SO2s if you don't plan to drive the thing when there is snow or cold moisture on the road? It's been hovering just above freezing here lately and I've actually taken my snow tires off. (I had them on for a few days due to the threat of snow.) You just have to keep a lid on it and drive at no more than 7 tenths. If the frost comes out of the pavement, WATCH OUT! VTEC at your peril. But driven sensibly, these tires aren't bad. Today, I "accidentally" did an aggressive clutch engagement at less than 3K rpm and the rear tires cut loose and the car didn't even bog. No biggie if you're ready to react to it.