>>>Most steady drivers won't experience a skid from one year to the next. And the rear grip is still no worse than it was before, so why should she have a problem? But if it does let go in bad conditions, it will probably be the back that goes first,
Agreed. I'd never say you were heading for certain doom with winter/all season on front (FWD) but there are circumstances where it could catch you out if pressing on.
In summer/dry circumstances there is no doubt the winter/all seasons have a little less grip and softer turn in. This could lead to unexpected levels of understeer in extreme circumstances.
In winter conditions the lesser rear grip of the summer tyres could cause a spin.
Our C3 has had 4 Kleber Quadraxers for the past two years and I bought them online for a deal whereby junking the two decent rear tyres didn't hurt so much.
These Klebers are my first experience of a proper winter rated tyre (as opposed to mud & snow types on 4WDs) and their increase in safety and capability is well worthwhile.
I'd also mention they are wearing really well which supports their use all year round saving the wheel swapping of those that buy a second set of rims and dedicated winter tyres.
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