[spin_nin]

Hello all,

I will be taking delivery of a 2023 Camry SE in December. I live in Saint Louis, MO. It's likely going to be cold, icy, snowy, and wet when I get the vehicle. After reading reviews of the OE tires on the Camry, I'm looking to replace them straight away with something better for all-weather traction. I am not looking to use dedicated winter/snow tires. I'm okay with giving up some mpg for ride comfort and better adverse weather handling. I was considering Pirelli P7, Vredestein Quatrac Pro, and Michelin Cross Climate2. I'm leaning heavily toward the Pirelli as my past experiences with Pirelli tires have been good. Any recommendations or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[pUl|]

I'm leaning heavily toward the Pirelli as my past experiences with Pirelli tires have been good.

You've already decided for the most part. Go for it!

 

[spin_nin]

You've already decided for the most part. Go for it!

lol. I just think the Michelin’s are overpriced. Wondering if anyone has feedback on how the OE tires handle poor weather conditions too

 

[4doorsmorewhores]

I live in Montana and have already been driving on snow/ice covered roads for a Month. I drove around on the stock Bridgestones for a solid week to get some baseline Data before installing the CrossClimate 2's.. The stock tires did decent in acceleration but were downright scary on hardpack or ice. The car would slide forever coming up to a stop. I threw the Michelins on and they perform as well as any dedicated snowtire I have ever run. I can barely get it to break loose or slide. They are approaching near studded snow tire braking performance on ice/hardpack while lasting 5x as long. They WILL be my dedicated All season tire for now on. Period.

 

[Vegashybrid]

lol. I just think the Michelin’s are overpriced.

Then go with Continental.

 

[4doorsmorewhores]

lol. I just think the Michelin’s are overpriced. Wondering if anyone has feedback on how the OE tires handle poor weather conditions too

Braking on hardpack snow/ice is horrible. Other than that, they have been pretty decent.

 

[mattviper]

I believe the Michelin and Pirelli you shortlisted are "all-season." If you are aiming for "All weather" as you mentioned, then they are a different class, and usually will have a snowflake on it like a winter tire.

Here in the north, the "All Weathers" with good reviews are made by Nokian so you can check those out to compare if available for you.

 

[retiredat444]

OEM on the Camry Hybrid are definitely not all weather... I would rather spend more for the better tires... I tried some GoodYears Last go, this time Michelin CC2.

 

[spin_nin]

I looked into the Nokian tires and I’m pretty impressed with the reviews, especially for the price. I’m glad I asked here and will give them a try. Thank you everyone and especially @mattviper for your replies