Greetings. So far I'm the opposite of a fan of the stock Continental Pro Contact RX tires, winter driving here in the upper Midwest. Started out feeling a bit too cushy/dead in cornering for my preference, and now in cold & light snow, care for them even less. They do not bite, sort of as expected, and a few times had me a bit concerned with control. This wheel set is mainly for winter, with summer rubber on the other (stock 21" Pirellis), and those will be staying in the rotation. But hopefully not exclusively for winter, more in that below.
For a replacement tire, I'm halfway between a proper high performance snow - like the Sottozero 3, which I have on my other vehichle and like playing with; vs. a snow friendly A/S like the Vredestein Quatrac Pro. The reason I'm having a hard time deciding is this vehicle is the family hauler, and because of that, I'd like to have this 2nd set also be available in warm months as the long range wheels when we do take road trips (you lose about 10% range with the 21's/Ubers).
Interested if anyone has experience with the Quatrac Pro, particularly in winter driving, as it appears to have generally solid ratings, and is the only one in it's class that is winter rated. Or, a comparable performance oriented A/S that has served you well in winter driving (e.g. Pilot Sport AS). Most of our driving is in the city (little salt use here, so packed snow on side streets 3-4 months), with some local and regional Interstate runs. Short distance for commutes/errands and generally never a reason to absolutely drive in active snowstorms, so 95% of the use pertains to those other situations. Like most folks in climates like I'm in though, it's being safe in that other 5%, while also not compromising all of the fun and handling of a vehicle like a MYP+ when it's nice outside (but still cold).
Appreciate any insights or suggestions!
For a replacement tire, I'm halfway between a proper high performance snow - like the Sottozero 3, which I have on my other vehichle and like playing with; vs. a snow friendly A/S like the Vredestein Quatrac Pro. The reason I'm having a hard time deciding is this vehicle is the family hauler, and because of that, I'd like to have this 2nd set also be available in warm months as the long range wheels when we do take road trips (you lose about 10% range with the 21's/Ubers).
Interested if anyone has experience with the Quatrac Pro, particularly in winter driving, as it appears to have generally solid ratings, and is the only one in it's class that is winter rated. Or, a comparable performance oriented A/S that has served you well in winter driving (e.g. Pilot Sport AS). Most of our driving is in the city (little salt use here, so packed snow on side streets 3-4 months), with some local and regional Interstate runs. Short distance for commutes/errands and generally never a reason to absolutely drive in active snowstorms, so 95% of the use pertains to those other situations. Like most folks in climates like I'm in though, it's being safe in that other 5%, while also not compromising all of the fun and handling of a vehicle like a MYP+ when it's nice outside (but still cold).
Appreciate any insights or suggestions!
