An all-season tire compromises between the extreme grip of a summer compound and the deep-snow traction of a winter tire. The rubber block design evacuates water to prevent hydroplaning while remaining hard enough to provide a long tread life. In the trade, they are considered a jack-of-all-trades but master of none, losing significant grip when ambient temperatures drop below freezing.
Heard on the job
She wanted dedicated snows, but I talked her into a good set of all-season tires since she rarely drives out of the city.
Also heard as
- all-seasons
Do not mix it up with
- All-weather tire: All-season tires lose grip below freezing, while all-weather tires have a softer compound meant to handle actual winter conditions.