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Should I fit all-season tyres?

I drive a 2021 Volvo XC60 II, auto, fwd. The tyres are Continental EcoContact 6. Would fitting all-season tyres make a noticeable difference ?

Asked on 3 October 2022 by Jim Walkden

Answered by Lawrence Allan
They would certainly improve grip and stability in cold and wet conditions. All-season tyres used to mean compromises on dry weather handling, but the latest tyre technology is so good that a good set of all-seasons (such as Goodyear Vector 4Season, Michelin CrossClimate or Continental AllSeasonContact) will perform really well in every area.
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