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Hi,
I'm new to the forum and decided to replace the runflats on my Q50 AWD w/17" wheels. I live in southeast PA and did OK with All Seasons... until this winter. I'm now open to a Summer and Winter setup if it provides significant improvement in winter traction while maintaining good handling and comfort. I could use your help with some ideas.
For the All Season Setup option, I've looked at Michelin Primacy MXM4 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus. I've also looked at Nitto Motivo 225-55-ZR17 XL 101W tires, but I can't tell if they will fit on my Q50 17" wheels. The price also seems almost too good to be true compared to the other two options ($470 vs. $630-$750). For a Summer / Winter Setup, I looked at a Michelin Primacy 3 or MXM4 for use in warm weather and Michelin xi-3 ice for below freezing weather.
FYI, I have Continental Extreme Contact DWS with 10,000 miles on my current, soon to be former, 2012 Buick Regal GS. They handle very well dry and wet, "ok" in light snow, but have a VERY harsh ride. You can feel every seam and crack in the road and driving for more than 30 minutes at a time is miserable (These were $800+ tires, so I don't want something like this to happen to me again).
I'd appreciate your assistance and please let me know if there are other options that I haven't considered.
Thanks in Advance to the Q50 Community,
DanB.
I'm new to the forum and decided to replace the runflats on my Q50 AWD w/17" wheels. I live in southeast PA and did OK with All Seasons... until this winter. I'm now open to a Summer and Winter setup if it provides significant improvement in winter traction while maintaining good handling and comfort. I could use your help with some ideas.
For the All Season Setup option, I've looked at Michelin Primacy MXM4 and Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus. I've also looked at Nitto Motivo 225-55-ZR17 XL 101W tires, but I can't tell if they will fit on my Q50 17" wheels. The price also seems almost too good to be true compared to the other two options ($470 vs. $630-$750). For a Summer / Winter Setup, I looked at a Michelin Primacy 3 or MXM4 for use in warm weather and Michelin xi-3 ice for below freezing weather.
FYI, I have Continental Extreme Contact DWS with 10,000 miles on my current, soon to be former, 2012 Buick Regal GS. They handle very well dry and wet, "ok" in light snow, but have a VERY harsh ride. You can feel every seam and crack in the road and driving for more than 30 minutes at a time is miserable (These were $800+ tires, so I don't want something like this to happen to me again).
I'd appreciate your assistance and please let me know if there are other options that I haven't considered.
Thanks in Advance to the Q50 Community,
DanB.