What are the optimal tire types for different driving conditions on a 2022 BMW 3 Series?

Summer Tires

• **Ideal for:** Dry and wet conditions in temperatures above 45°F (7°C), summer tires provide excellent grip, handling, and performance.
• **Features:** Softer rubber compound for better traction, less tread pattern compared to all-season or winter tires for a larger contact area with the road.
• **Recommended Model:** Michelin Pilot Sport 4S or Pirelli P Zero.

Winter Tires

• **Ideal for:** Snow, ice, and cold temperatures below 45°F (7°C). These tires offer superior grip and braking performance in winter conditions.
• **Features:** Deeper tread patterns with more sipes for better traction on snow and ice, rubber compounds that remain flexible at lower temperatures.
• **Recommended Model:** Bridgestone Blizzak WS90 or Michelin X-Ice Xi3.

All-Season Tires

• **Ideal for:** Varied weather conditions including mild winter conditions, but they do not offer the same level of performance as summer or winter tires in their respective optimal conditions.
• **Features:** Moderate tread patterns designed to handle a mix of dry, wet, and light snow conditions, balanced performance but compromises in extreme conditions.
• **Recommended Model:** Continental PureContact LS or Michelin Primacy MXM4.

All-Weather Tires

• **Ideal for:** Climates with unpredictable weather changes or for drivers who prefer not to switch between summer and winter tires. All-weather tires offer a compromise between all-season and winter tires.
• **Features:** Tread patterns that are more aggressive than all-season tires but less so than winter tires, rubber compounds that perform adequately in both summer and winter conditions.
• **Recommended Model:** Nokian WRG4 or Michelin CrossClimate2.

Performance Tires

• **Ideal for:** Drivers who prioritize handling, responsiveness, and maximum grip for spirited driving or track use. These tires perform best in dry conditions and mild wet conditions but not suitable for winter.
• **Features:** Stiffer sidewalls, stickier rubber compounds, and minimal tread patterns for superior grip.
• **Recommended Model:** Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Pirelli P Zero Trofeo R.

Run-Flat Tires

• **Ideal for:** Enhanced safety and convenience, these tires allow you to continue driving for a limited distance at a reduced speed after a puncture, eliminating the immediate need for a tire change.
• **Features:** Reinforced sidewalls that can support the weight of the car even without air pressure.
• **Recommended Model:** Bridgestone DriveGuard or Continental ContiSportContact 5 SSR.