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      12-26-2012, 05:27 AM   #3
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I need to switch to non-RFT tires. I want to get the Continental DW tires, because I can avoid driving in snow. What I want to know is, whether there are any compromises with using summer tires in this Cold weather?
Yes they will be compromised, wrong compound for low temps.

Once you get down to mid 30's F you'll be getting much less grip.
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