Why Choose a Winter Tire

by Discount Tire

Winter tires are essential to help ensure your safety while on the road to enjoying fun winter activities. It is important to install your winter tires once temperatures consistently dip below 45 degrees. At this temperature, all-season tires get stiff and start to lose traction, resulting in less reliable braking and acceleration. Here are a few benefits to making the switch for cold winter weather:

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Rubber Compounds The rubber compounds that make up winter tires are designed to deliver the best possible traction in wet, slush, snow or icy conditions. All winter tires feature a tread compound that is engineered to remain flexible below 45 degrees. This allows them to retain traction where all-season tires begin to slip.

Many winter tire compounds feature small “bite particles” that add extra grip for icy road conditions. In contrast, the compounds that make up all-season tires are designed to perform well in more moderate conditions, particularly when temperatures are warmer.

Superior Tread Pattern and Stopping Distance The tread patterns on winter tires are designed specifically for safer traction during harsh weather conditions. They create more movement and bite onto ice and any snow that may be clinging to the road. A more aggressive tread pattern also reduces the chance of snow build-up. Stopping your vehicle on cold and slippery road surfaces can be challenging because your tires have less traction – the lesser the tread depth, the longer the stopping distance. For example, when driving at 50 mph on snow or an icy road, a set of four identical winter tires will help you stop much sooner than when driving in the same conditions on a set of allseason tires.

Severe Weather Symbol Make sure that your tires are ready for winter driving by checking for the Severe Weather Symbol (snowflake inside a three-peaked mountain). If this logo is on the sidewall of your tires, they have been tested and are reliable to perform under harsh winter driving conditions.

Winter tires are the safest bet for your vehicle when dealing with regular snow and ice or weather consistently below 45 degrees. To learn more about the importance of winter tires, visit discounttire.com/ learn. l

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