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      09-27-2022, 12:19 PM   #1
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Performance vs. all season tires

I just noticed that when updating my order to MY23, my SA incorrectly configured it with performance tires instead of all season. Car is built so too late to request a change. I got proof that I ordered all season initially but I expect that it will be hard to get them to put all season instead on delivery...

What's the difference to expect between performance and all season noise- and comfort-wise?

Also, I live in the PNW (Seattle) where we occasionally get a bit of snow in the winter. Would performance tires be less recommended?

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I would expect a decent performance tire to be quieter and more comfortable than a comparable all-season as it's a softer compound. This also means it will wear quicker.

In the PNW, I would recommend an all-season or winter for late November or so through maybe early March, then a summer performance for the rest of the year. I'm sure you're not as worried about snow performance, but you should worry about cold weather performance. On days below ~50F or so, your stopping distances are going to be considerably increased until the tire gets warmed up.
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I just noticed that when updating my order to MY23, my SA incorrectly configured it with performance tires instead of all season. Car is built so too late to request a change. I got proof that I ordered all season initially but I expect that it will be hard to get them to put all season instead on delivery...

What's the difference to expect between performance and all season noise- and comfort-wise?

Also, I live in the PNW (Seattle) where we occasionally get a bit of snow in the winter. Would performance tires be less recommended?

Thanks!
The dealership should make right since you have the proof of your signed order and it was their error. They can easily resolve and should
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You do NOT want to be driving a Summer performance tire on snow or ice:

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As a fellow Seattleite (more specifically East Side) I would say Summer tires are MUCH better in 80% of the year. Better traction, quieter, etc. However, when temps drop to 45F the rubber on the summer tires get hard and you're better off with winter tires. On my 850 and previous 5-series I would switch between summer and winter tires. My wife keeps all-season tires all year long. Her traction is okay year long (she also has a limited slip differential on the X5). However, I can run circles around her when the weather gets cold until ground clearance gets in the way. Last year, I didn't go into the passes very often and worked from home so I didn't bother swapping tires and I did okay with summer tires but I avoided any snow or freezing weather and was careful in the rain when temps dropped below 45F.
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Thanks everyone for your responses! I guess I'll ask the dealership to swap the tires for all season ones, just like I ordered initially.
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