After reading the recent Consumer Reports article on tires, I thought I'd check the Potenzas that came on my new O5 OBW.
All the info embossed on the tire sidewall corresponded with the info in the article except this:
After P225/55R17/95V, came M+S
Can't find anywhere what this means?
Anyone know?
Thanks, bob
Means Mud + Snow. However, it really means "All-Season" which are lousy in both mud and snow. Go figure...
True snow/ice tires are also M+S rated, and by now would also have the "Severe Snow Conditions" rating, with the symbol of a snowflake inside a mountain.
Also - snow traction is heavily dependent on how much tread is left. True snow tires should be replaced long before the tread is heavily worn.
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