Enthusiasts often think in simple binaries. Manual transmission good, automatic transmission bad; hydraulic power steering good, electric power steering bad. All-season tires fall into the same boat, compared with their more specialized summer or winter brethren. But reality isn’t quite so simple.
Not all all-season tires are bad, just as not all manual transmissions or hydraulic power steering systems are good. There’s certainly merit in having the right tool for the job, but flattening the discussion around an entire category also means some really interesting engineering can get overlooked, like the C8 Corvette’s standard Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tires. These are the first all-seasons fitted to a Corvette from the factory.
