Should I use all season tires in Central Texas during winter?

[getGroyped]

I have a heavily modified 2023 civic type r pushing about 370 hp. I live in the Austin Texas area and I’m wondering if I should be driving with a set of all season tires during the winter season?

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[Robo7]

I have a heavily modified 2023 civic type r pushing about 370 hp. I live in the Austin Texas area and I’m wondering if I should be driving with a set of winter tires? Thanks.

From what I’ve read you can drive the stock PS4S tires as long as the temp is over 20 degrees, though over 40 degrees is generally recommended. I daily mine and don’t plan on changing my tires as the number of mornings we see in Austin below freezing is only a handful a year. My car is never going to see snow or ice so I think it should be fine.

** driving summer tires below 20 degrees can damage the tire and under 40 degrees the tires will be hard and traction can be limited so drive carefully.

 

[kevinh]

So I am in north Texas and anything under 40 I don’t drive it. To me not worth the risk. If this was my only car I would 100% have an All season wheel/ tire set up. Just have to figure out what your tolerance for risk is but like the above said below 20 is a no go.

 

[TypeRD]

I kinda doubt you need actual snow tires, though I know TX has had its share of snow/ice the last 2-3 years. If it dips below 40° you should park it OR at least get all season tires that handle light snow and wet conditions well. The stock Michelins will harden and lose traction the further below 40°F it gets. Add water/ice to the equation and it’s a recipe for disaster. Don’t listen to those who say it’s OK. It’s really not…and you don’t want to find out the hard way.

I’ve lived in various places throughout the Midwest over the last 20+ years and I never used snow tires until I lived in Wisconsin (I had Blizzacks). The problem with snow tires is once it consistently warms back up above ~45° or so, the tire compound can wear out quickly. In TX where I imagine the winter weather can bounce between ~25° and ~55° all winter (and probably even get some random 60°+ days), I think all season tires will serve you best.

Anyway hope this helps. Be safe!

 

[getGroyped]

I modified the original post, I’m considering a set of all-season tires during the winter season.

 

[ckim715]

I'm in Maryland and have used Continental DWS 06/06+ as winter tires for the past 3 cars. It doesn't get consistently cold enough for dedicated winters here and the DWS06 have performed great in cold/wet. Even managed to get through a decent snow storm in Western New York safely; mind you, it was in a WRX and traction wasn't anywhere near as good as it would have been with dedicated winter tires, but they were good enough to get safely to my destination.

 

[AZCWTypeR]

You'll be happier driving all-seasons in cold weather, otherwise you can't get on the throttle without wheel spin. Pulling out into fast traffic, for example, could be a problem on cold summer-only tires.
I found Conti all-seasons good in freezing temps and light snow on a previous car (Acura TL 6MT).

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