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Update on the Pilot Alpin 4s on my A4 Allroad after the snowfall of the last few days:

Fairly good longitudinal traction when accelerating and stopping but comparison for me is a FWD GTI so not the best way to compare. Have not used different snow tires on the Allroad yet as it’s a new car lol. Lateral traction is good as well, very predictable when it loses grip. Does not snap. Doesn’t quite feel as grippy in snow laterally as Continental WinterContact SI I had in the GTI but different car and different type of tire. Have to say that Quattro makes you feel a bit invincible as traction is always there when accelerating.

Did a little hooning around and you can hold a decent slide, and as soon as you let off the power the tires regain grip. With the very impressive wet/dry performance this is a pretty good performance winter tire for Vancouver. Only con is the harsh ride.

When on compacted snow streets you can feel the slippery surface but the tire still responds well. Haven’t tried on windrow highway piles as I have not come across them yet. When it warms up I’ll update with slush performance. That’s where performance winter tires usually fall down a bit.

Will be doing a trip to Whistler soon and a longer road trip to California at the end of February so I’ll note down any updates then.