Winter tyres vs. all season tyres?
Life is too short to worry about tyres. So let’s just clear up the whole winter tyres v all-season tyres conundrum.
(And at the same time, point out that tyres are exactly that, not tires as our friends across the pond refer to them!)
Do I need winter tyres?
Well. Here’s the thing. Is it cold outside baby? Experts say that if the winter temps are regularly below 7 degrees celcius, you should start thinking about winter tyres. But if you live somewhere it rarely snows and winter temps are relatively mild, your all-season tyres are probably fine.
What’s the difference between winter tyres and all-season tyres?
It’s kind of what it says on the box. All-season tyres are built to handle nearly all road conditions - dry, wet and even light snow.
Winter tyres are designed to perform in wintery conditions – low temperatures, ice, slush, and snow.
Sometimes the tread of all-season tyres can harden in low temperatures, meaning there's less traction. Winter tyres have special rubber compounds that help them stay pliable in the cold, so they have better grip and improved braking, even in extreme conditions.
Does a four-wheel drive need winter tyres?
If it’s cold enough for winter tyres, then you need them whatever your vehicle. Once you put on your brakes, whether you have four wheel drive or not, you need the best possible traction. Winter tyres improve traction whether you’re braking, turning or accelerating.
Do I need to buy four winter tyres, or can I get away with two?
Hmm. I’m debating whether I should roll my eyes or not. Basically, you need four tyres the same so they wear evenly.
Can I use my winter tyres all year round?
You can, but it’s not recommended. The softer rubber can wear out faster than normal all-season tyres, so it would end up costing you more anyway.
(And at the same time, point out that tyres are exactly that, not tires as our friends across the pond refer to them!)
Do I need winter tyres?
Well. Here’s the thing. Is it cold outside baby? Experts say that if the winter temps are regularly below 7 degrees celcius, you should start thinking about winter tyres. But if you live somewhere it rarely snows and winter temps are relatively mild, your all-season tyres are probably fine.
What’s the difference between winter tyres and all-season tyres?
It’s kind of what it says on the box. All-season tyres are built to handle nearly all road conditions - dry, wet and even light snow.
Winter tyres are designed to perform in wintery conditions – low temperatures, ice, slush, and snow.
Sometimes the tread of all-season tyres can harden in low temperatures, meaning there's less traction. Winter tyres have special rubber compounds that help them stay pliable in the cold, so they have better grip and improved braking, even in extreme conditions.
Does a four-wheel drive need winter tyres?
If it’s cold enough for winter tyres, then you need them whatever your vehicle. Once you put on your brakes, whether you have four wheel drive or not, you need the best possible traction. Winter tyres improve traction whether you’re braking, turning or accelerating.
Do I need to buy four winter tyres, or can I get away with two?
Hmm. I’m debating whether I should roll my eyes or not. Basically, you need four tyres the same so they wear evenly.
Can I use my winter tyres all year round?
You can, but it’s not recommended. The softer rubber can wear out faster than normal all-season tyres, so it would end up costing you more anyway.
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