What would be a ok winter tires for who have 20” summer tires?

[Dan_LA]

I’m looking to get a winter set as I want to be able to hit snow in the mountains occasionally. What would be a good budget winter tire wheels for M3P+ LR?

Would the summer tires work well with chains? Tesla shop sells one for $290!!! That’s 6x average price... looks easier to setup. Hate the hassle to stop and get stuck to install chains. That might be the cheaper solution vs getting another set of wheels/tires, though.

Appreciate some opinions from snow freaks.

Thanks

 

[3TRAY]

IMO, Hakkapolitas are the best tire for driving on actual snow with accumulation of a few inches or more. Not a budget tire per se, but great performance in the snow. If you wanted a more affordable winter tire (better all around winter performance, but not specialized for snow), I suggest Micheline X-ice. Good budget tire for good general winter performance. Pirelli SottoZeros are performance tires for the winter.

 

[UngaBunga1989]

If you only are in snow occasionally and want more of a “winter” as opposed to “snow” tire, the Michelin A/S 3+ is a great option. I have had them on my stock 20” wheels for the past three weeks and am really liking them. I have an M3P.

 

[hBomb]

You really want a smaller tire for winter usage. A smaller road contact area with more weight on it will equal better traction. It costs around $250 to have a set of tires mounted and balanced, so keep that in mind when you're figuring out the cost of a 2nd set of wheels vs how long you think you're going to keep the car etc. More info here:
https://www.tirerack.com/winter/tech/techpage.jsp?techid=126

 

[Dan_LA]

If you only are in snow occasionally and want more of a “winter” as opposed to “snow” tire, the Michelin A/S 3+ is a great option. I have had them on my stock 20” wheels for the past three weeks and am really liking them. I have an M3P.

Nice, so you used all the summer tire and replaced with this 1? there is another version 3+ ZP, do you know the difference?

 

[Dan_LA]

I think just easier to get a an all season tire setup... and carry chains just in case. Which chains you guys have used for EV cars? Tesla one looks fancy with fancy price $290, if it's easier to install might be worth it.

 

[UngaBunga1989]

Nice, so you used all the summer tire and replaced with this 1? there is another version 3+ ZP, do you know the difference?

I used the stock rims and then swapped onto these tires. I do not know what the ZP means...

 

[BrakeDome]

I used the stock rims and then swapped onto these tires. I do not know what the ZP means...

ZP means it’s a run flat tire (zero pressure)