Get Snow Tires Before The Winter Season Hits
Winter can sometimes be unpredictable. When that cold Canadian front moves in, it’s just hard to say what is in store for motorists. And when the snowflakes fall, drivers should have a plan that includes winter tires. Winter driving tips are often offered, but with little or no consideration concerning winter tire performance. Performance handling on snow and ice traction is crucial.
Do Winter Tires Matter?
Do winter tires matter? Who knows about performance winter tires? Tire Rack offers tire performance ratings, tire tests, tire reviews, and surveys.
Shopping for tires? Read Tire Rack’s survey results first.
The area where you live will determine what type of tires you need to get through winter safely. If your area receives huge quantities of snow, ice, and slush, it is advisable to be equipped with four snow tires. Two could only hinder traction.
Benefits of Winter/Snow Tire And Wheel Package
With winter / snow tires mounted on another set of wheels, you can install a Winter / Snow Tire & Wheel Package yourself. When the weather changes, you’re ready. When the seasons change again, your summer package goes back on. With it comes performance optimized for each season.
Winter tires give you an advantage on snow and on ice. It is wise to apply that advantage if you have an opportunity to do so. Consult with a Winter Tire Decision Guide to better inform yourself. Get educated.
Get a snow tire that was developed for the drivers of coupes, sedans, minivans and crossover vehicles looking for traction on winter’s slushy, snow-covered and icy roads.
Preferred Packages — The ideal winter solution!
Preferred packages can offer the easiest solutions to outfit your vehicle for winter. Select a winter tire that best meets the performance level of your vehicle. The tire speacialists at Tire Rack are trained to provide you with the knowledge you need, before cold weather hits your neighborhood.
Gripping And Slipping – Decisions and options
While all-season tires may provide enough traction for drivers in areas that receive only occasional light snow, the experts say that there isn’t an alternative to dedicated snow tires when driving in severe winter road conditions.
The Road to a Safe Winter Starts with Winter Tires
Determine what is right for your vehicle and your particular environment. Your safety is in your own hands, and on your own wheels.
Browse the website at Tire Rack.
8 Responses
Todd Hebert
October 6th, 2009 at 4:56 am
1Important to mention . Shop early as sizes go fast whenh it comes to Winter Tires.
BrittC
October 9th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
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TomPier
May 4th, 2010 at 6:16 am
3great post as usual!
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October 30th, 2010 at 3:57 am
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Glayds Pagett
January 26th, 2011 at 12:46 pm
7I fully support all efforts to conserve, reuse and recycle – and it should be something that the whole nation should be doing – NOW!
Margo McCann
July 29th, 2013 at 4:50 pm
8I find winter tires to be so important for your car and safety. Around this time every year I research Nokian tires prices as well as a few others to makes sure I am getting the best deal I can for the winter.
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