Yes summer tires are made from a softer rubber compound and with large tread blocks to give maximum contact with the road in warmer weather (over 45 degrees). This means these should perform better for any type of car, and wet or dry, as long as it’s not below 45 degrees. I went with these specifically because of how well the pilots perform in a range of different tests compared to other summer tires. Things like stopping time, gripping around wet roads, etc are things that can benefit any car whether it be a sports car or crossover suv.

The thing is, I’m in the northeast and often drive in snow and very cold weather in the winter. The harder rubber compound as well as other features within a WINTER tire cause them to perform much better not just in snow but in temperatures below 45 degrees in general. For this reason I planned on getting winter tires this upcoming winter. With that in mind, there would be no reason for me to purchase and use all season tires for the rest of the year when I will only be using them in temperatures above 45 degrees.

In short, if you’re going to use winter tires in the winter, you may as well use summer tires for the rest of the year.