BMW E36 316i, 225/50 R16: Which tyre is better for flat country with occasional snow: “Kumoo” or “maxis”?

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Hello, If you mean Kumho and Maxxis, I would compare the exact tyre models rather than choose by brand alone. For occasional snow, a well-tested all-season tyre could suit your use if your mileage is modest and you can postpone journeys in severe winter weather. If you regularly need to drive on snow or slush, I would favour good winter tyres for their generally greater reserves in those conditions. For either brand, look for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol: it indicates that the tyre meets a minimum snow-performance requirement, rather than proving it is the best performer. Compare independent wet- and snow-performance results as well. Which two models are you considering, and do you want winter tyres or one set for year-round use?