I used to run snow tires on my Outback AWD and don't see why the ID.4 would be any different (assuming of course you live in the North). Probably not a lot of experience yet with this - but has anyone decided on snow tires and if so which?
The only recommended tire is a Pirelli scorpion Eco tire. I got a set and I must say they ride better than the supplied tires, although I believe that probably has more to do with the specs of the tire and it’s high rolling efficiency. Sent from my iPad using Inside EVs
Just got our first snow, drove home in a very light but ground covering the snow, Definitely slippery. The scorpions did well although I was able to induce a little Tailwag when I stomped it from light. Traction control kicked in and there was no fishtail, saw this very limited sample it seems like snow tires work fine in RWD Sent from my iPad using Inside EVs
Driving on snow (or ice) without properly formulated snow tires is an invitation to visit a ditch. https://jalopnik.com/i-have-all-wheel-drive-do-i-really-need-winter-tires-1841731530
I agree, Jim. I used to live a mile up an infrequently plowed road and had snow tires on Subaru Forester. Personally, I'd prefer studs. My ID.4 came kitted out with Hankook Kinergy AS X EV. I may ride out the Winter with them - just because they are brand new tread (and if the roads are really bad, I have the luxury of staying home). Next winter I will put on 4 snows.
My first serious Winter was near West Yellowstone, in a RWD Volvo 144. With Gislaved Nordfrost studs, I managed until the unplowed roads were up to my muffler, and the car lifted. Since then, even cheapo Snow tires are superior. I mount Sumitomo "Ice Edge" on my beater. If it's bad enough to need Snow tires - I keep my nicer cars at home.
I like the Michelin X ice tires on our AWD pro. They feel much more secure in snow and ice. They are as quiet as the original tires. Just possibly there’s a tad bit more rolling resistance, hard to be sure, maybe it’s just the cold and snow conditions. But it’s still a good peace of mind investment. $2,000 mounted on wheels and delivered to your door. And you don’t need to buy in-wheel TPMS sensors for your winter wheels since the ID4 doesn’t use them.
