Are there any drawbacks to using winter tyres?

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Are there any drawbacks to using winter tyres?

I am considering buying a spare set of wheels fitted with winter tyres. Would there be drawbacks if also used in summer or on long-distance motorway journeys in mild, dry weather in winter?

Asked on 14 October 2013 by Mac B

Answered by Honest John

Depends on the tyres. Some of them are okay for year round use; some aren't. Vredestein Quadrac, Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons are both OK for all year round use.

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