The brutal winter weather makes getting from point A to point B that much more difficult. Naturally, it is at this time of year that drivers consider investing in winter tires so they feel more confident driving in slick conditions. Winter tires have thicker tread to help dig into the ice and snow. As a general rule of thumb, winter tires are ideal to have if where you live is consistently below 45 degrees in the winter.
According to Consumer Reports, winter tires deliver better grip in snow and ice, making the process of stopping on icy surfaces more efficient. The stopping distance in feet for winter tires is 30 feet while the distance for all-season tires is 36 feet.
Here are some tips from our Michigan City Jeep on picking snow tires for your vehicle and why they are worth it.
Use Four of the Same Tires
You’ll want to make sure that you use four matching snow tires in order to get the best balance of handling. This will help the process of stopping, starting, and turning corners uniform, as opposed to only one or two tires, being more efficient. You’ll quickly be able to spot snow tires, as they are marked by a mountain and a snowflake symbol on the sidewall of the tire. This symbol also identifies that the tire meets industry standards.
Watch for Wear
Keep in mind that winter tires will wear down more quickly than all-season tires, so their performance will worsen with time. If you replace winter tires with regular tires before the tread runs out, you’ll be able to get 3-4 winter seasons out of them.
Invest in winter tires before it’s too late! Stop by Grieger’s Motors today to see our current selection.
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