Winter Tires
 

Hi all..new Boxster owner here...I need to get new tires and I have been reading Tire Rack reviews and have a question....I was thinking I could get Continental DWS and maybe avoid snow tires in the winter. I am in NE PA and don't need to drive the car everyday (retired). Tire Rack seems to say that for light snow/slush I could use these. Anyone with any experience with these tires in the winter? Thanks in advance.

Bob

My philosophy is this: The roads in PA/NJ don't remain snow-covered for long, due to vigilant and agressive snow plowing. This makes it possible for retired people, especially, to wait until the main roads are cleared in a day or so before venturing out.

Therefore, I think that your strategy to use the DWS tires is a good one, and I have used those tires myself here in New Jersey year-round on my Boxster. As always, though, be aware of their limitations since they are not winter tires.

Did you decide to get the DWS tires?

Yup...bought today. To be installed later this week. Continental had a $70 rebate.