Car 2016 Octavia SE Sport 1.4

Right now alternating between summer and winter tyres.

Reaching stage where 2 new winter tyres required. Currently using Continental Winter Contact TS860.

Had been thinking about stopping alternating between winter and summer tyres and going for all season tyres. Part of the thinking being that no mater how perfectly I try to time tyre changeover a lot of driving is done on the 'wrong tyres' (Costal Scotland - plenty of seriously cold days in late spring, quite a few warm days well into winter) also not doing so many miles now so alternating tyres means driving on older tyres.

Hadn't entirely made up my mind on going All Season but have just noticed a new dilemma. A lot of tyres are now EV compatible. I know EV compatable is not EV only but a lot of online sources are saying not to use 'EV compatible' on petrol cars. Your thoughts? or have you found any authoritative guidance on 'EV compatible' tyres on petrol cars?

EV compatible tyres tend to be higher load ratings, because they are heavier.

If the tyre comes in two ratings, eg 93 and 97, when 93 was original fitment then if you choose the higher rated ones they will be stiffer.

To some extent those that use summer tyres all year (not the Op) probably won't notice much difference in cooler months as the summer tyres are less flexible when cold.

In fact in everyday driving, many will not notice difference, but of course if you are in the minority who drive enthusiastically and try to shave a few hundreds of a second off every corner then you will.

Never seen any guidance for general use about using EV compatible tyres, but like all general purpose items, will do more things, but will never be optimised like a specific item for a task.