Best all-season tire for staggered setup?

[Magnetic_]

I'm currently planning on purchasing a set of Velgen VF5 wheels in a staggered 20x10 +34, 20x11 +45 setup. I need a set of all-season tires since it gets pretty cold in the winter where I'm at and I daily my Mustang year-round. Along with the wheels/tires I am planning on lowering the car 1" with a set Ford Performance street lowering springs. It is a serious pain trying to find an all-season tire for this type of setup but I have narrowed down between 3 potential options. Ideally I would run a 275/35r20 up front and a 305/35r20 out back but that doesn't really seem like a possibility given what's available the A/S category.

Option 1 -
CooperRS3-G1 265/35/r20 Front 305/35/r20 Rear
I like this tire because it comes in a 305/35 in the rear for the more aggressive stance I'm after out back, but I'm wondering if the 265/35/r20 wouldn't look good paired with the much wider 305.

Option 2 -
BFGoodrich G-Force Comp2 A/S Plus - 285/35/r20 Front 305/35/r20 Rear
This seems like a good option to get the aggressive stance front to back but I'm afraid I'll run into clearance issues up front when the car is lowered.

Option 3 -
Toyo Proxes Sport A/S - 275/35/r20 Front 295/35/r20 Rear
This is really the only option that hits that sweet spot up front with the 275/35 - with the obvious downside being I can't run 305's in the rear. This tire only came onto the market recently, and is a bit hard to find.

What would be my best option out of these 3 setups, both in terms of practicality and style? Or is there another setup out there you guys would recommend? Any advice is greatly appreciated!

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[SouthernCyclone]

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+

 

[2019GT]

Michelin Pilot Sport A/S3+

Just installed them today on a staggered stance. They feel great so far, but full traction not unlocked yet. Still has that new tire compound I need to wear off. Turn response feels great so far though.

 

[Elp_jc]

Just as an FYI, there are at least EIGHT categories of A/S tires. But on those sizes, you're probably only going to find them in the highest A/S category, which is 'ultra high-performance all-season'. In other words, they're barely all-season, so they're certainly not a winter tire; just one that can handle mild winter conditions. Hope this helps.

 

[Magnetic_]

Do you guys think I could fit the Pilot Sport 4 A/S with the 1" drop in a 285/30/20 Front and a 305/30/20 rears? Will a thinner sidewall reduce the chance of rubbing?

 

[krishelnino]

Michelin PS A/S 4 or Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate... best all season tires on the market right now

 

[mmburr88]

I was gonna say Continental dws06, but they don't have anything bigger than 275/35 unless you step up to 315s.

I love mine and I daily move in Utah where it has a fairly wide temp swing between summer and winter.

 

[MidwayJ]

Do you guys think I could fit the Pilot Sport 4 A/S with the 1" drop in a 285/30/20 Front and a 305/30/20 rears? Will a thinner sidewall reduce the chance of rubbing?

Yes. The lower profile 30 aspect ratio tires are not taller than stock, so one inch lowering will not be a problem.

 

[krisk]

Do you guys think I could fit the Pilot Sport 4 A/S with the 1" drop in a 285/30/20 Front and a 305/30/20 rears? Will a thinner sidewall reduce the chance of rubbing?

I’m running the Pilot Sport All Season 4 285/30/20 on a 10” ET 35 front and 305/35/20 on an 11” ET 50 rear with Steeda Sport Progressive springs (1.125” front drop, 1” rear drop). No rubbing at all.

Just be aware the 305/30/20 is not an XL tire (99Y w/ 30k mile warranty), while the 305/35/20 and 285/30/20 are XL with 45k mile warranty. Of course the warranty is half of those values for staggered setups, but just be aware there is a difference in the 305/35 and 305/30.

 

[Fly2High]

where do you live?

Is there any reason you do not get a second set of winter tires/wheels?

That is what I did. I never felt all season tires did well in the winter much less any time of the year. they are always a compromise.

You have a rear wheel drive car . I would strongly suggest real winter tires for when it gets under 50F and summer the rest of the year.








comparison of all different types of tires in snow on the same car

 

[Fly2High]

one more thing. Wide tires do poorly in the snow. That is why the stock winter tire size is a 255 I think. need to check the manual to verify.

If you go wide in the back in the snow you are more prone to the backend losing traction while the front does not. Wide tires also will follow every pile of snow more than narrow do. Add in that all season tires do not have the same grip as winter tires and you are a recipe for disaster IMHO.

 

[Magnetic_]

one more thing. Wide tires do poorly in the snow. That is why the stock winter tire size is a 255 I think. need to check the manual to verify.

If you go wide in the back in the snow you are more prone to the backend losing traction while the front does not. Wide tires also will follow every pile of snow more than narrow do. Add in that all season tires do not have the same grip as winter tires and you are a recipe for disaster IMHO.

I live in Virginia. Hot summers and cold winters with 1-2 snow storms a year on average. I don't typically commute to work or drive when it snows, but I do need to make it out of the neighborhood when there's the odd light dusting and that sort of thing. I live in an apartment and storing a 2nd set of tires isn't really feasible for me.

 

[SAY WHAT]

As someone from the dmv and drives year round, I can comfortably say you would survive on all seasons. I do travel up to michigan and ohio sometimes that is why i bought winter tires. If you dont plan on going up north you will be fine.

 

[krishelnino]

I live in Michigan and drove few winters on all seasons. If you drive slow and careful in light snow they should be fine, but wouldn't recommend staggered setup or all seasons in heavy snow.

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