If you already have all season tires on your car, it’s only natural to wonder whether you really need snow tires. How essential are they, really? In fact, they could well protect you from an accident. When the snowy season arrives, having the right tires on your car will make an enormous difference. Here is a brief look at what you need to know about snow tires and their all season cousins.
All Season Tires
As their name suggests, all season tires are designed to serve drivers well all year round. They’re made to be highly versatile, so you can use them safely under most driving conditions. Even if there is a light amount of snow on the roads, it’s generally safe to drive with all season tires. All season tires do not handle as smoothly as summer tires, but they’re usually fine for most drivers. However, they are not designed to handle driving across ice or heavy snow.
Snow Tires
Snow tires, by contrast, are specially made to provide cars with much-needed extra traction when they’re driving across slick or snowy surfaces. They are designed with deeper and more flexible treads that won’t become overloaded with snow and ice, and they’re made with small edges that help the tire get a better grip on the road. If you live in an area that experiences heavy snowfall for part of the year, snow tires are an essential investment. However, you should be sure to switch back to your regular tires—whether they are all season or summer—as soon as the ice and snow are gone, in order to ensure that your snow tires remain in good condition for next winter.
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