Jonathan S.
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Not dangerous, i.e., as would be running summer tires in cold temps.What about the option of driving all year with winter tyres ?
Is it a really stupid idea ?
Are they really that bad in summer ?
Winter tyres last a bit less long in summer temperatures and the consumption is a bit higher, but that is probably balanced by having no labor cost for switching tyres 2 times per year.
I did it on my previous car because I was too lazy to switch the tyres 2 times per year. Did not have much problems with it. But I am not an expert at all.
But that means putting up with all the disadvantages of winter tires on dry and wet roads, without any of the advantages for snow & ice.
And the more rapid wear from warmer temperatures would probably outweigh the savings from labor for swaps and initial payment for separate wheels.
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