Winter Tires Why You Need Them

Winter Tires Why You Need Them

Exclusive Summary About Car Winter Tires by David Demetre

Only winter tires are designed for optimal perfomance in sub-zero conditions.

Using winter tires will lengthen the life of your summer tires since they'll be sitting in storage for part of the year. For stopping power on icy streets and acceleration in slushy spots, winter tires are a must. Don't neglect checking the air pressure in your winter tires.

Since the air in a tire contracts as temperatures drop, for every 10 degrees Fahrenheit drop in the outside temperature, your tires will lose 1 psi in pressure. Valves with caps to protect them will freeze up, and when moisture collects in the valve, they will slowly leak air from your winter tires.

Cars - Increase Fuel Efficiency by Using Appropriate Tires

Exclusive Summary About Car Winter Tires by Napoleon Miles

Snow tires are geared for a different driving surface than normal tires. These tires are bulkier and have deeper treads than normal tires.

If you are still using snow tires in the summer, the grip on the road and the friction will reduce your car's mileage considerably. The same argument goes for the use of summer tires in the winter. Never use summer tires in winter.

Proper care will increase the life of your tires.