Should I fit winter tyres or all-season tyres?

I drive for a few miles in what can be very poor conditions in the winter due to snow, so looking for a car that isn't a 4x4 but still good in snow (part of the journey includes a very steep hill with nothing to stop you driving off the edge!). Should I get:

a. a car with winter tyres
b. a car with grip control and all season tyres (my current car's set up - it's a Peugeot 2008)
c. a car with grip control and winter tyres

Asked on 16 November 2021 by Ell

Answered by Dan Powell
The answer to this question will depend on what you mean by 'poor conditions'. If you are talking about icy roads, for example, a good quality set of all-season tyres will be fine. However, if you live in a rural area that's affected by snow in the winter then I'd recommend a car with grip control and winter tyres.
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