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Originally Posted by billski

I picked up a used AWD sedan which now needs tires. I can only buy one set of four tires at this time, so I'm thinking about some 4-season tires that can last until next winter, then get a set of winter tires at that time, to spread out the expense.

Any comments on ski-adventure-driving on 4-season tires on an AWD sedan? My daily commute is 50 miles round trip on the highway. I will be doing trips to the Green (Stowe, Bush, Mt. Snow, Middlebury, MRG) and White mountains, and usually drive only on plowed, but occasionally snow-packed roads. Sometimes find myself in a storm for a few hours, though I usually wait it out or get there early, so it's only a few miles.

My bud has an AWD subie and for five years has driven weekly to Stowe, up the steep Notchbrook road (where I got stuck in my FWD) with only 4-season tires. He's NEVER bought snows.

Having said that, I just splurged for a set of Blizzaks for my wife's car and just love it. It's just not in the cards for two more sets and I don't want to drive winter tires all summer.

Tire brand/model suggestions also appreciated.

Thanks!

I highly recommend Yokohama's All weather/4 season line of tires. I have used many different tires and really liked them the best for all year. I am sure continentals make good all season tires as well. I would personally stay away from the racier tires (firestone, bridgestone, sumitomos) If you don't mind waiting a couple days for delivery to have them bought a bit cheaper, you can always by Yokos, Conts, and Khumos (look at the ecstas) off of Tirerack.com rather cheaply. Good luck.