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Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 245/40R18 97W

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I recently purchased a 2021 WRX Limited. It comes with the tires on the title line. I live in Las Vegas. The temperture goes into the 30's during the winter. Reviews of these tires indicate they're optimally suited for warm/hot weather and dry pavement. Ride quality seems to be harsh, harsher than when I test drove the car at the dealership. We've taken a nose drive temperature-wise recently. Three questions:

1. Does cold weather increase my discomfort in driving this car or is it my imagination?
2. Is my safety at stake when it rains? I don't intend to drive this car in snow currently.
3. Would it make sense to swap these tires out for all season radials? If so, what all season radials would you recommend?

Thanks!
The Continental DWS 06 Plus setup I have on my rex has served me well so far! Since I'm in NYC and the roads are absolutely abusive to cars, I went with a slightly taller aspect ratio (225/50/r17) to help with comfort and protection of my new rims. They give you a lot of confidence in bad conditions.