dubski63

Hey again, so I did search this first and I'm sure it has been mentioned, but I did not see it, so I apologize for the repeat. So my wagon is a RWD and I live in Montana. When I had my Passat I had a set of snows on rims and a set of summers on a diff set of rims. So now I don't currently on the car are DWS but they aren't in good enough condition for this winter (thanks to the PO not rotating enough)
What do you guys recommend I don't have the budget to get both and we can have winters. Should I get snows and get a new set of summers this spring. Or get a set of all seasons for the winter. I'd prefer to run a set of rims for each type of tire but I don't have the money for that too.
Sorry I'm rambling but I'd appreciate any input. I'm looking to spend between $400.00-$500.00
Thanks everyone

SerbNerd

I understand the struggle to have a set for both seasons. Instead of buying new tires, find a set of WS60s or WS70s on craigslist and use those for the winter. That's what I did it'll get me through 2-3 more winters.

DWS isn't a bad tire either but the amount of grip winters provide is great. I didn't get stuck once last winter in the Chicago area/Indiana...last winter was horrible for us.

If it was me, find a set with 80-90% thread winters and sell off the rims if they come with deal. Come spring, get a new or used set of summers.

That's just me

GregMN

Snow tires.

Best if you can get a smaller wheel, taller profile tire. The wider tires float on the snow and give you less traction.
On my W210's I use W126 15" wheels and 65 profile winter tires instead of the 16" / 55 stock set up.

dubski63

Thanks for the help guys. I appreciate it. After a lot of thought I'm going to get a set of the all seasons, and if everything with the car lasts well and mechanically it lasts past a year for next winter I'll get a separate rim and snow tire set. We will see how they work.