Winter Reminders for Drivers December 2011

Each winter we are quickly reminded how treacherous winter driving can be once freezing rain, sleet and snow actually start to fall. Even so, there are some drivers on these winter weather road conditions who drive like it is still summer. To help you stay safe behind the wheel and make this winter season as safe as possible, here are some winter driving tips to keep in mind.

Check your tire pressure Once cold weather arrives check your tire pressure. Over time, a little air always escapes and with our busy lives drivers often neglect checking tire pressure. Tread depth matters Winter grip slips on worn tires. Check your tire tread depth and pressure. [Link to How to check tread depth] Don’t Tailgate Keep a safe distance from the car in front of you. Remain calm and Stay Safe on icy and snowy roads. Winter Driving Tips

A full set of winter tires is the way to go. Winter tires give drivers the extra traction, braking and handling on snow and ice. A more flexible winter tire tread surface equals more traction and control. To shop for a set of winter / snow tires for this winter season, shop by vehicle, tire brand or size to find the right tire options, that works best for your car.    Here is a list of great winter / snow tires to give your truck or SUV an edge this winter.   Winter Driving Tips

Mastercraft Courser MSR is a premium winter SUV and light truck tire designed for drivers seeking excellent traction on snow or ice.   Toyo Observe Open Country G-02 PLUS is one of Toyo's top winter tires designed with an aggressive unidirectional tread pattern for superior performance in extreme snow and ice conditions. This tire is perfect to handle Michigan, Ohio and Ontario Canada's most cruel winters and harsh snowy and icy road conditions. Winter Snow Tires

Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 stands out from other winter tires due to its versatility. This tire is more flexible to changes in conditions thanks to Bridgestone's new Tube Multi-Cell and NanoPro-Tech rubber compound help improve snow, ice, wet and dry performance. Winter Snow Tires

These are some of Belle Tire's winter driving tips and sample of their winter tire offerings. Get more driving safety, tire and car repair tips and information by visiting our Belle Tire blog and visit a local tire store to speak to an ASE Certified technician to get the right snow tires for your vehicle this winter.

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