Hi, I live in SoCal and was thinking about getting some snow tires for the fit since I go up to the mountains a lot but I was wondering how they would be during my daily commute? During the winter time I will usually go up about 5 to 10 times a season but I drive a lot of miles for my daily commute and I was wondering if it is ok to leave them on or would it be better if I switch sets every time I go? Also is it good for the car if I'm constantly switch sets of wheels?

 

it's not bad if you switch set. just remember that one set is going to have tpms and the other not. so light will be on for that duration of those wheels.

also how agreesive do you want to go on snow tires? do you have any picked out yet?
if you don't want to go through the hastle of switching and the tpms light drama then get something in the middle so it can fill both your needs.

 

switch them, constantly driving on snows in the dry will wear them out quickly.

 

Snow tires are made of a softer compound. Not really great on warm/hot pavement.

 

What is "a lot"? Driving in S. Cal with snow tires would be a laugh, you need to change the tires over when you head to the mountains. Get a good, quick jack and it should not take longer than 30 minutes each way.

 

I definitely wouldn't leave the snows on full-time. They're noticeably noisier and have a harsher feel than the all-seasons that my '08 Sport came with.

 

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/fit-...ter-tires.html

 

I changed over to my new snow tires yesterday. Oddly, they are quieter than the factory Bridgestones that came with my car. Dumping the BS in the spring for sure. Very odd.

 

Have a set of Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25s sitting on rims in the garage, courtesy of the Tire Rack. The '25s aren't supposed to be as good as the '60 series Blizzaks on ice or hardpack, which are rated as a studless ice tire. However, the '25s are high speed rated and probably wouldn't be much bothered by speed and temp, both of which kill the 60 series Blizz.
Have a look at the Tire Rack's ratings and make up your mind; the other advantage being that the '25s are available now (in OEM size), while the '60s won't be around 'till the end of the month.
Moon

 

Swapping wheels does not cause any additional wear on the car. As long as you use the proper bolting sequence and torque, you'll be okay. I use an anti-seize compound on the bolt threads that makes it easier to take them off.

 

I had my winter tires/rims put on a couple of days ago, the tire shop owner said I need to come back after 100km or so so he can re-torque the bolts. New rims and tires if it makes a difference.

I am thinking some may thinking about putting oil or grease on their wheel bolts, a real bad idea....use anti-seize (as above) if you feel the need.

 

Nokian WR's are always an option if you do not want to keep swapping your summer and winters. They are a winter rated tire that you can also drive in the summer. I have them myself and find that they can handle the Canadian winters fairly well.