Features, Pros and Cons of Winter Tyres Snow and ice on the road are really dangerous for drivers. Moreover, cold temperature also makes things tougher since the rubber material is supposed to be hard due to low temperature. To cope with these bad weather conditions, you have to follow some driving tips like running the vehicle slowly, turning on the headlights in foggy weather, keeping a safe distance, avoiding puddles of water or black ice, etc. Another feasible option will be to use winter tyres. Winter tyres are optimized for cold weather conditions. Therefore, you will keep yourself safer if you have installed winter tyres in your car. Something more about Winter Tyres You need proper traction and grip when the weather conditions are not in your favor. Winter tyres do this job effectively for you. They are made with the help of a softer compound. As a result, winter tyres would not become rigid when the temperature is below 7 Degrees. If we talk about tread design, it is perfectly suitable for snowy and cold roads. You will observe deeper grooves and narrow cuts designed in winter tyres. This design helps the tyres to disperse water and snow efficiently. You can easily identify a winter tyre with the help of the snowflake symbol on its sidewall. You may see the “M+S” sign on the sidewall but only the snowflake signs show true winter tyres. Benefits of Winter Tyres The first benefit you have with winter tyres is proper traction. Winter tyres are made to perform when the temperature reaches below 7 Degrees Celsius. At this level, conventional summer tyres will not perform well but winter tyres provide proper traction and grip on slippery and cold surfaces.
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