Thoughts on General Exclaim UHP tires being suitable for cold/winter weather
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Thoughts on General Exclaim UHP tires being suitable for cold/winter weather
My fiance got a set of these tires several months ago (her Dad helped her get a deal on them). I've researched these tires a little and it appears they're considered to be all season M+S tires. A few websites did not recommend them in the snow or freezing temperatures. We live in the Midwest and we definitely experience some harsh winter weather.
Will these tires work okay for us? She has an '06 Mercury Milan V6 (FWD).
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Will these tires work okay for us? She has an '06 Mercury Milan V6 (FWD).
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Re: Thoughts on General Exclaim UHP tires being suitable for cold/winter weather (Yellow Dragon)
The Tire Rack says that the tread design meets all-season standards, but implies that they're not really designed for cold-weather use:
Of course, you could always try them out and see how they do. Or, you could play it safe and get a set of winter tires and wheels/steelies.
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While meeting minimum tread design standards to be "M+S" branded, the Exclaim UHP is designed to provide high levels of traction, response and control in dry conditions, along with superior hydroplaning resistance in wet conditions. We do not suggest Exclaim UHP tires be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.
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I wouldn't chance it.... those are high performance summer tires. The rubber compound won't provide sufficient levels of grip once the temperature nears the freezing mark.
If she doesn't drive aggressively or just wants a smooth and quiet ride, then I would recommend that she at least get some dedicated all season tires just to be safe. I have Michelin Hydroedge on my daily driver for 3 years now (year round) with over 60k miles and they are still going strong. We see some pretty bad winters too.
If she doesn't drive aggressively or just wants a smooth and quiet ride, then I would recommend that she at least get some dedicated all season tires just to be safe. I have Michelin Hydroedge on my daily driver for 3 years now (year round) with over 60k miles and they are still going strong. We see some pretty bad winters too.
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