The Winter Tyres

Buying new tyres for your vehicle can look very easy if you have already replaced your vehicle tyres a number of times. This is because you will visit a tyre shop with clear information on what you want. But if it is your first time to buy replacement tyres, you have to be careful not to end up with the wrong thing. If your vehicle came with summer tyres or you come from a place that experiences warmer temperatures throughout the year, you need to make sure that the replacement tyres you are buying are summer tyres.  In order to get a top summer tyre that would not let you down, there are various things you need to consider. One of the most important things to keep in mind is the fuel economy. In order to choose tyres that will provide the best fuel economy, you need to make sure that they have low rolling resistance. It is also important to check specifications of the summer tyre you will choose for fuel efficiency. Some tyre manufacturers normally provide this informati...

Shopping for the right tyres for your vehicle should not be too difficult if it is something that you are accustomed to. But if you are a new vehicle owner who is looking to buy replacement tyres for the first time, you need to choose the tyres carefully in order to avoid ending up with the wrong ones for your vehicle. You need to know the right size of tyres for your vehicle and also for the weather of the place you come from. If you come from an area that experiences extreme cold winters, you will need to make sure that you have a set of studded tyres ready for that season.  If this is your first time to hear about studded tyres, you are probably wondering what they are. They are simply winter tyres that feature metal studs within the tread. The studs are small but strong pieces of metal that are designed to dig into ice and provide added traction on wintry roads. You need to know that studded tyres are strictly meant to be used in winter when the roads are covered in sn...

Winter tyres are specially built tyres that are meant to give your vehicle extra traction when you are driving it on snowy and icy winter roads. Unlike summer tyres, the winter tyres are made from a higher quality compound and feature metal studs that ensure improved grip. While these tyres are going to provide exceptional performance in winter weather, you are strongly advised not to use them during summer. The studs that they feature can destroy roads that are not covered in ice or snow. In some places, it is illegal to have the winter tyres on your vehicle during other seasons except for winter.  So how can you distinguish a winter tyre from other types of tyres on the market? It is not hard to identify a winter tyre when you go shopping for it. It normally features a snowflake symbol on the sidewall that sets it apart from standard tyres , all season tyres and mud and snow rated tyres. It also features a rubber compound that remains flexible when the temperatures drop...

If you have been a car owner for some time now, you probably understand by now that a car is as only as good as the tires it has. You can spend a lot of money on the best car in the world but if it does not have the best tyres for the roads you drive on, you will not be able to enjoy the comfort and performance you expected from it. If you come from a place that experiences very harsh winters at some during the year, investing in top winter tyres is something you must do. Since the winter tyre market is a vast one, choosing top winter tyres for your vehicle may not be as easy as it seems. But if you take your time to educate yourself on the different tyres that are available, choosing the right tyres for your vehicle can actually be very simple. You will need to think about the worst conditions you are likely to encounter while driving your car and how often that is bound to happen. Things such as snow and ice traction, driving fun and clear road handling should be at the top...