05 OBW Tire Info Question

[R. Gerard]

After reading the recent Consumer Reports article on tires, I thought
I'd check the Potenzas that came on my new O5 OBW.

All the info embossed on the tire sidewall corresponded with the info
in the article except this:

After P225/55R17/95V, came M+S

Can't find anywhere what this means?

Anyone know?

Thanks,
bob

 

[Paul]

After P225/55R17/95V, came M+S

Can't find anywhere what this means?

Means Mud + Snow. However, it really means "All-Season" which
are lousy in both mud and snow. Go figure...

 

[y_p_w]

Means Mud + Snow. However, it really means "All-Season" which
are lousy in both mud and snow. Go figure...

True snow/ice tires are also M+S rated, and by now would also
have the "Severe Snow Conditions" rating, with the symbol of a
snowflake inside a mountain.

<http://www.nokiantires.com/html/rubber.html>

Also - snow traction is heavily dependent on how much tread
is left. True snow tires should be replaced long before the
tread is heavily worn.