A Time for Winter Tire and Wheel Packages December 2011

There is a season - turn, turn, turn. Whether you like it or not, fall is here and winter is waiting to blast us with sleet and snow. A common question many drivers ask this time a year is, "Do I really need winter tires?" A full set of winter tires is the only way for drivers to guarantee maximum performance, traction and control in the winter months.

Can effectively deal with snow and ice Aggressive tread patterns and specially designed rubber compounds help them remain more flexible in cold weather. All-season tires don’t get the kind of traction on snowy covered roads that winter tires do. Winter tires deliver 25-50% more traction in snow and ice than all-season tires. Get Installed at the right time of the year Putting the tires on too early in the season will often diminish their effectiveness and can cause them to wear very quickly. The softer rubber that makes the tires more effective on icy roads makes them wear faster in warmer weather. What is the car temperature outside? The general rule for winter tires is to install them when the temperature is consistently around or under 45 degrees Fahrenheit (or 7 degrees Celsius). All-season tires are less effective when the temperature dips below that mark and vehicle owners can properly gain the benefits of winter tires specially engineered tread designs. Winter Tires (a.k.a snow tires)

Mixing tires with different tread patterns, internal construction and traction capabilities can create an unstable vehicle. If a car has two winter tires in back with All Season tires in front and hits a patch of ice, the car won’t maintain its balance.   Install Your Winter Tires in Sets of Four

Prolong the looks of your summer wheels Save them from harsh road salts and sand ensure that both your winter and summer tires don't endure the added fatigue of being mounted or dismounted every season too. Install Your Winter Tires on a Dedicated Set of Winter Wheels

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