Posted on 12/22/2021
Winter tires are a widely considered option if you live in an area that receives a ton of snow during the winter months. Since it does require spending money on a new set of tires that you only use a few months of the year, you may be hesitant to make the leap. Let’s look at the benefits of winter tires and how useful they are during the winter months. Quality of the Rubber At temperatures of 7 degrees Celsius or below, the rubber in all-season and summertime tires begins to harden, significantly limiting its ability to grip the road securely. Winter tires are designed to give flexibility even in sub-zero temperatures as low as -30 degrees Celsius. Extraordinary Traction Winter tires have deeper and more widespread siping, or narrow slits cut horizontally across the surface, to provide greater movement and "bite" into ice and any snow that may be adhering to the road. A more abrasive tread pattern also decreases the possibility of ... read more