Questions To Ask Yourself When Buying Winter Tyres


Having winter tyres is a must if you come from a place that experiences very harsh cold months at some point during the year. Driving your way through snowy, wet or icy roads in winter with a car that has summer or regular tyres can prove very difficult. Since winter tyres are designed to offer superior braking and cornering, you would not have any problem driving your vehicle during the cold months. They are made from a soft rubber compound that allows them to stay flexible in order to provide extra protection as well as stability in snow, ice or slush. 

When choosing winter tyres for your vehicle, there are various questions you need to ask yourself to be sure that you are making the right choice. First, you need to ask yourself whether you need these tyres at all. There are some people who think that they do not need winter tyres because they have all-season tyres. This is wrong thinking because all season tyres cannot provide good stopping ability as well as secure handling on snowy roads as the winter tyres do. Unlike summer and all season tyres that are made with a stiffer compound, the winter ones are made with hydrophilic rubber that stays softer as well as more pliable in winter weather.

Another thing you should ask yourself when buying winter tyres is if you should get them siped. Most of these tyres come when they are already siped. The sipes are simply small patterned slits that are available on the lugs and are meant for creating extra edges for improved road grip. But in case the tyres you are buying do not have the sipes, you can have them siped for a small fee in order to improve the safety of your vehicle. The sipes can help a great deal if you travel on slick roads regularly. They provide added friction that is a good way to improve starting, rolling and stopping traction. 

You also need to ask yourself if it is okay to buy used winter tyres. While buying the used tyres can save you some money, you need to make the purchase with great care. Make sure that you verify that the tyres are the right size, the right depth and have no problem with uneven wear. The last thing you want is to buy used tyres that you would probably never use because they are worn out or do not suit your vehicle. 

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