Summer tires in the winter

[SBD1500]

Has anyone used the 20 inch Summer tires all winter? I'm wondering if I can get away with them in Seattle area. I know they are not recommended during colder weather. Just wondering if anyone didn't change them for the winter. If I absolutely must, I will swapped them out and purchase all season tires.

 

[EVCar]

Has anyone used the 20 inch Summer tires all winter? I'm wondering if I can get away with them in Seattle area. I know they are not recommended during colder weather. Just wondering if anyone didn't change them for the winter. If I absolutely must, I will swapped them out and purchase all season tires.

Summer tires are not recommended for t < 45F.
Micro cracks can develop and blow out may ensue.

 

[hwy17er]

Has anyone used the 20 inch Summer tires all winter? I'm wondering if I can get away with them in Seattle area. I know they are not recommended during colder weather. Just wondering if anyone didn't change them for the winter. If I absolutely must, I will swapped them out and purchase all season tires.

The Hankooks on the 20/21" wheels on Gravity are A/S (as are the Michelins on the 21/22's) but the 22/23's are Pzero Summer tires
Summer tires on cold wet roads are a dangerous combination IMO

 

[DeaneG]

As @EVCar mentioned, the rubber compound used in summer tires becomes glassy below 45F. They may be permanently damaged by driving below this temperature.
You'll also notice a potentially dangerous loss of traction.

 

[Babyrocko1908]

Has anyone used the 20 inch Summer tires all winter? I'm wondering if I can get away with them in Seattle area. I know they are not recommended during colder weather. Just wondering if anyone didn't change them for the winter. If I absolutely must, I will swapped them out and purchase all season tires.

Awful idea. Probably want to outfit with some winter tires or invest in a hooptie to drive in the winter. I've been doing this for years.

 

[TahoeMichael]

A quick check reveals that Seattle winters definitely do get cold enough to be a problem with summer tires.

 

[SBD1500]

I have installed the Michelin Pilot sport all season tires.