Posted this in my local forum as well but wanted to get some general advice.

Here in Northern VA/DC area, we get the occassional (meaning once or twice a year) snow, but normally nothing more than dustings that are gone within a day. Average highs stay above 40 throughout the year for the most part, avg lows probably right around freezing.

I know the stock tires are not well regarded, but for now I have what I have. Would I run into any problems/issues running Blizzaks when it doesnt snow that much or get that cold? If I decide to mount them in Nov but it never really snows or warms up too much, is this going to be an issue? I've heard such good things about the Blizzaks in cold weather/snow that I think its a good investment if it comes to that, thought I dont know in my case and in this area if it makes more sense to just go to a better all-season tire?

Any thoughts welcome.

 

Snow tires quickly overheat and wear out when they are run on dry pavement. I had a set and drove down from upstate NY to Miami on them, tires were toast.

 

That partially answers my question, I drive from DC to Myrtle Beach each January, so I would absolutely like to avoid that...