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Originally Posted by richard in NC
Wear expectations with performance summer tires used to be 10k miles! I believe the PS4S are the first and best to expect longer tread life but I've only had them once and traded before they wore out. Unfortunately with 20" rims, I just had to get the PS4 SUV with a lower tread rating but at least they're warrantied for 20k miles.
In the northeast or snowy climates, switching from summers to winters gives you the best of both needs. All season is a compromise winter and summer.
Plus switching out 3 months of the year extends the useful life of the summer tires. In the end, after 3-4 years, the winter set may almost pay for themselves. EG in 4 years, either needing 3 sets of summer tires, or 2 sets summer and 1 set winters, saving money.
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Makes sense. I was similarly convincing myself with the rationale that paying more now will help me save later (but really i just wanted the bigger wheels lol). Appreciate the input and help!