Winter Flat tire

Guannoboy · 02-26-2008, 10:16 AM

Im running 18" Dunlop Wintersport 3D, and got a flat tire during a snow trip. Basically, the guy who runs the shop, said that ill be fine slapping on an 18" spare tire, which is not going to be a winter tire. I called a more respectable tire shop where I live, and they said that the car won't handle properly if I hook on an all season tire with winter tire. I don't know whom to believe. Anyone know any non winter tires that might be compaitable with my Dunlops? Thanks.

Guannoboy · 02-26-2008, 10:22 AM

oh and jsut to add, Im only looking for the spare tire to take me back home to boston. WHich is about a 150 mile drive. Once I get back to boston, I plan to put back my summer tires. So, Im curious as to what options I have as an all season spare that will match my Dunlop tires to take me back to boston? Thanks.

bimdaddy · 02-26-2008, 10:50 AM

If one of four tires is an all season, you'll be fine for the 150 miles, unless you hit some snow/ice...performance/handling will be affected. If the roads are clear you'll be okay, but just make sure they are of the same size.

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Guannoboy New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 987.2 CS PDK Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manla iTrader: (0)	Winter Flat tire Im running 18" Dunlop Wintersport 3D, and got a flat tire during a snow trip. Basically, the guy who runs the shop, said that ill be fine slapping on an 18" spare tire, which is not going to be a winter tire. I called a more respectable tire shop where I live, and they said that the car won't handle properly if I hook on an all season tire with winter tire. I don't know whom to believe. Anyone know any non winter tires that might be compaitable with my Dunlops? Thanks.
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Guannoboy New Member 2 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 987.2 CS PDK Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Manla iTrader: (0)	oh and jsut to add, Im only looking for the spare tire to take me back home to boston. WHich is about a 150 mile drive. Once I get back to boston, I plan to put back my summer tires. So, Im curious as to what options I have as an all season spare that will match my Dunlop tires to take me back to boston? Thanks.
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bimdaddy Major 37 Rep 1,165 Posts Drives: 911 Carrera & G01 X3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MD iTrader: (10)	If one of four tires is an all season, you'll be fine for the 150 miles, unless you hit some snow/ice...performance/handling will be affected. If the roads are clear you'll be okay, but just make sure they are of the same size. __________________ 2020 X3 X-Drive 30i; Alpine White/Mocha
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