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Commonly Asked Questions About Winter Tires

by Aubree Richardson

Tires are most important moving component of your vehicle. It is for this reason that there is great importance of having the right tires on your vehicle at all times. A large number of motorists are not aware that there are different tires made for use during the winter. These tires are specifically designed to provide greater traction and superior performance in snowy conditions as compared to the regular vehicle tires.

The article below provides answers to a few common questions about winter tires.

Why Invest In Winter Tires?

A large number of motorists question the necessity of changing their tires just for the winter period. It is necessary to change your tires during the winter because regular or all-weather tires have the tendency to lose their elasticity when the temperature drops beyond a certain point, which is unavoidable during the winter months.

On the other hand, winter tires are designed with an additional special compound that gives them greater elasticity under extremely low temperatures. The tread designs used on winter tires are engineered to prevent build up of snow so that you can drive smoothly throughout the winter.

Why Is It Important To Change All Four Tires?

A large number of motorists also question the necessity of having to replace both the front and rear tires for such a seemingly short period of time, considering the costs involved.

It is a good idea to have all four tires of your vehicle changed during the winter because different tires have different properties. For you to have a smooth driving experience, the tires on your vehicle need to have uniform tread patterns, be of similar size and have similar internal construction among several other properties. Changing the front tires only interferes with the uniformity of these properties. The same applies for rear tires.

The tires on your vehicle need to respond uniformly to the driver's commands. The best way to ensure this is to ensure that all tires are changed for the winter.

Are Second Hand Winter Tires A Viable Option?

Second hand winter tires will cost you less initially. So long as the tires are in good condition, they are a great option if you cannot afford new tires.

The problem with second hand winter tires is that after the winter, they will no longer be as useful and they may not be strong enough to be stored for use next winter. Talk to your mechanic about the best course of action for your car. 

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