Should we fit all-season tyres to our Ford Puma ST?

My wife is getting a Ford Puma ST soon and currently switches between regular and winter tyres on her Polo GTI. Are we better off getting a set of all-season tyres for the Puma or will that compromise the handling and we’d be better to stick to switching from winter to regular tyres and back again? If you suggest the latter, would a smaller wheel size with a higher profile be preferable?

Asked on 27 January 2022 by Adrian Corney

Answered by Dan Powell

Unless you live in a rural area that's affected by harsh winters, I'd recommend using all-season tyres, which will improve grip and comfort, due to the softer rubber compound and deeper profile of the tyre. Michelin Cross Climates and e Continental AllSeasonContacts are rated highly by our readers.

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