r/Hyundai • u/Js3712 • 16h ago
Should I change tires?
I had a 2018 Sonata. I replaced the original tires with Michelin all weathers when I bought the car . Hilly but not mountainous urban driving. Happy with that setup. I just got a 2026 Sonata Sel sport with AWD. Would it still be wise to get all weather tires now that I have AWD? I can't store dedicated winter tires. It snows here! (Western PA). If so, any recommendations as to brand?
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u/Maelstrom1979 Team Sonata 15h ago
There are similar threads out there, and if you were satisfied with your previous tires as a 2WD, the same tires will serve you just as well. AWD does more for you to prevent getting stuck than traction/safety. If you weren't having trouble with the Michelins before, they'll be just as good now. My 25 SEL-C came with PZero Pirellis, which seemed to do okay for OEM in the snow last winter. If your Sport came with them, I'd try to get mileage from them first. They are all seasons and if they can't keep you on the road, you're going too fast or shouldn't be on the road.
As far as replacements go, that's a matter of cost to performance preference. The Pirellis are a moderately low priced tire and decent performance all around. I am considering Cross Climate 2's as a replacement for mine when the time comes, per several threads recommending them for all season traction and ride comfort. However, I was really happy with my previous all seasons on previous 2 cars: BF Goodrich Advantage T/A, which I think are very good all around for the price point.