Gotcha. I actually drove for the first four winters I had the car using some Goodyear A/Ts (all year round). But in the snow they are just not very good, especially now that the tread blocks have all been rounded off. Better than an all season, but not by much. I finally got some studless snow tires last year and wish I had done it sooner.

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2003 3.0 5MT Topasblau
Purchased in 2016 and sold in 2024
2012 35d Platingrau